Tanzania is as iconic as Africa can be. This is a country where one of the seven summit, Mount Kilimanjaro reside. It overlooks the plains of the Serengeti where wildlife abounds in staggering numbers.
Overview
This is the site of one of the world’s most remarkable natural spectacles: the annual Great Migration when nearly two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle traverse the savanna in pursuit of water and new grass. Predators like lion and cheetah stalk in their wake.
Farther south, in Tarangire National Park, vast herds of elephant outnumber people. With some of the continent’s greatest concentrations of wild animals, Tanzania is duly famed as a top safari destination.
This is the site of one of the world’s most remarkable natural spectacles: the annual Great Migration when nearly two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle traverse the savanna in pursuit of water and new grass. Predators like lion and cheetah stalk in their wake.
Farther south, in Tarangire National Park, vast herds of elephant outnumber people. With some of the continent’s greatest concentrations of wild animals, Tanzania is duly famed as a top safari destination.
Highlights
- Visit four of the top 10 national parks in Tanzania
- Experience the true wilderness of this great land where animals are free to roam without restriction of fences
- Observe one of the most incredible wild life congregation and home to the biggest congregation of large mammals on earth at Ngorongoro Crater
- Experience Mobile Camping in Tented Camp under the African Skies, falling asleep to the hooting of an owl or waking up with the roaring of a lion
There is something thrilling about staying in a tent on safari. Instead of being shut away behind brick and glass, enjoy the glow of lantern light on canvas walls and drift off to sleep to the sounds of the African night. And if your idea of staying in a tent means having to rough it in a brightly coloured 'dome', you're in for a wonderful surprise: Africa's top tented camps offer a softer kind of adventure with all the comfort and the trimmings you'd expect from a hotel or lodge
TARANGIRE AND SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire is one of the favourite parks in Africa with a wide range of habitats. The landscape is composed of granitic ridges, river valleys, and swamps. Vegetation is a mix of Acacia woodlands, seasonally flooded grassland, and large Baobab trees. It covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometres with plenty of dirt tracks to explore.
In the other hand, its neighbour the Serengeti National park covers 14750 Square kilometers of grassland plains, savannah, riverine forest, and woodlands, Serengeti is a Tanzanian national park famous for its annual migration of more than 1 million white-bearded (or brindled) blue Wildebeest along with the massive herds of Zebra and other plains antelope and or Gazelle. Sightings of the famous Big 5; Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo and Rhino is also part of the excitement of this area.
To the southeast of the park is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Bordering the Serengeti, Mara and Ngorongoro are numerous parks and reserves; together these areas form the larger Serengeti ecosystem.
Tarangire is one of the favourite parks in Africa with a wide range of habitats. The landscape is composed of granitic ridges, river valleys, and swamps. Vegetation is a mix of Acacia woodlands, seasonally flooded grassland, and large Baobab trees. It covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometres with plenty of dirt tracks to explore.
In the other hand, its neighbour the Serengeti National park covers 14750 Square kilometers of grassland plains, savannah, riverine forest, and woodlands, Serengeti is a Tanzanian national park famous for its annual migration of more than 1 million white-bearded (or brindled) blue Wildebeest along with the massive herds of Zebra and other plains antelope and or Gazelle. Sightings of the famous Big 5; Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo and Rhino is also part of the excitement of this area.
To the southeast of the park is the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Bordering the Serengeti, Mara and Ngorongoro are numerous parks and reserves; together these areas form the larger Serengeti ecosystem.
NGORONGORO CRATER
Visit to this region give you a real insight into the Maasai people who still live traditionally to this day, nomadic herders living amongst the wildlife in harmony; for the most part....As a conservation reserve as opposed to a National Park the local Maasai are allowed to live and graze their cattle in the area, including grazing inside the Crater although they cannot live on the Crater floor.
The crater (depicted above), is officially a Caldera, the largest unbroken un-flooded in the world, is the remnants of an active volcano with the rim reaching up to 1800m above sea level and the walls inside dropping 600m to the crater floor. This has created a natural wonder with a wide range of habitat diversity that stretches almost 22km in diameter. From thick rain forest, steep hills, grassy savannah plains, swap land and sulphuric salt lakes home to Pink Flamingos.
Visit to this region give you a real insight into the Maasai people who still live traditionally to this day, nomadic herders living amongst the wildlife in harmony; for the most part....As a conservation reserve as opposed to a National Park the local Maasai are allowed to live and graze their cattle in the area, including grazing inside the Crater although they cannot live on the Crater floor.
The crater (depicted above), is officially a Caldera, the largest unbroken un-flooded in the world, is the remnants of an active volcano with the rim reaching up to 1800m above sea level and the walls inside dropping 600m to the crater floor. This has created a natural wonder with a wide range of habitat diversity that stretches almost 22km in diameter. From thick rain forest, steep hills, grassy savannah plains, swap land and sulphuric salt lakes home to Pink Flamingos.
Difficulty Grade 1-1.5 (https://www.liveopenly.net/adventures-unlimiteds-trail-grading.html)
For all ages and fitness level but do expect some adventures and hot weather :) it is the best season for game viewing....
For all ages and fitness level but do expect some adventures and hot weather :) it is the best season for game viewing....
ITINERARY:
DAY 1 -9TH AUG 2019: ARRIVAL DAY (D)
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight rest
DAY 2-10TH AUG 2019: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Post short moprning briefing, we will head to the Tarangire National Park. The park with its endless tree savannah including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes is also home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Upon arrival at the park, your driver will open the roof of the vehicle and the extensive wildlife viewing will begin. Lunch will be taken at a picnic spot. Overnight at Safari Lodge just next to the park.
DAY 3-11TH AUG 2019: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will start our safari at Lake Manyara National Park. This impressive park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake, covering two-thirds of the park at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. The park's varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. Overnight at Safari Lodge
DAY 4-12TH AUG 2019: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Departing early morning we will descend to the crater for a game drive, proceeding to Serengeti. The park offers a multitude of wildlife including the "Big Five" – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Late in the afternoon you will arrive at the Mobile TENTED CAMP. The camp is in a secluded area, in the heart of the bush and the stars at night are breathtaking. Lunch will be enjoyed en-route.
DAY 5-13TH AUG 2019: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, we will spend the whole day on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. If we are lucky, we might even have the chance to witness the great migration with hundred thousands of wildebeests, zebras and Thompson gazelles. During the small rainy season, you will typically see these herds moving from the Kenyan Masai Mara through the northwest of the Serengeti to the plains in the south. After the great rainy season, the herds slowly travel back through the western and north-western part of the Serengeti.
With fluctuations in rainfall, this timetable can of course change, resulting in the animals migrating during different times and routes. Our guide will try his outmost to find the animals and will make sure that you can see the animals from the best spot in the national park. Naturally, the migration also attracts predators and with luck you might see a kill in action. You will spend another night at the Mobile TENTED CAMP.
DAY 6-14TH AUG 2019: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER – KARATU (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast, you will proceed with a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro high lands, leaving behind the beautiful Seronera Valley. As predators are livelier in the cooler hours of the day, you might even see them in action. Lunch will be taken en-route at a designated picnic spot. On reaching the crater's edge, the 19 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals in including a wide variety of birds, hyenas and the "Big Five" – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Exiting the crater on a different ascent road, you will drive to Karatu, where you will spend the night at the Safari Lodge .
DAY 7-15TH AUG 2019: KARATU – ARUSHA (B/L/D)
After a relaxing breakfast, you will return to Arusha, arriving around noon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 8-16TH AUG 2019: DEPARTURE DAY (B)
After morning breakfast, our guide will drive you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for a flight back home
*** EXTENSION FOR KILIMANJARO HIKE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH THE EVENT HOST
DAY 1 -9TH AUG 2019: ARRIVAL DAY (D)
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to hotel for overnight rest
DAY 2-10TH AUG 2019: ARUSHA – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Post short moprning briefing, we will head to the Tarangire National Park. The park with its endless tree savannah including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes is also home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Upon arrival at the park, your driver will open the roof of the vehicle and the extensive wildlife viewing will begin. Lunch will be taken at a picnic spot. Overnight at Safari Lodge just next to the park.
DAY 3-11TH AUG 2019: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
After breakfast we will start our safari at Lake Manyara National Park. This impressive park is one of Tanzania's most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake, covering two-thirds of the park at the foot of the Great Rift Valley's western escarpment. The park's varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. Overnight at Safari Lodge
DAY 4-12TH AUG 2019: MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Departing early morning we will descend to the crater for a game drive, proceeding to Serengeti. The park offers a multitude of wildlife including the "Big Five" – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Late in the afternoon you will arrive at the Mobile TENTED CAMP. The camp is in a secluded area, in the heart of the bush and the stars at night are breathtaking. Lunch will be enjoyed en-route.
DAY 5-13TH AUG 2019: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, we will spend the whole day on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. If we are lucky, we might even have the chance to witness the great migration with hundred thousands of wildebeests, zebras and Thompson gazelles. During the small rainy season, you will typically see these herds moving from the Kenyan Masai Mara through the northwest of the Serengeti to the plains in the south. After the great rainy season, the herds slowly travel back through the western and north-western part of the Serengeti.
With fluctuations in rainfall, this timetable can of course change, resulting in the animals migrating during different times and routes. Our guide will try his outmost to find the animals and will make sure that you can see the animals from the best spot in the national park. Naturally, the migration also attracts predators and with luck you might see a kill in action. You will spend another night at the Mobile TENTED CAMP.
DAY 6-14TH AUG 2019: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER – KARATU (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast, you will proceed with a game drive en route to the Ngorongoro high lands, leaving behind the beautiful Seronera Valley. As predators are livelier in the cooler hours of the day, you might even see them in action. Lunch will be taken en-route at a designated picnic spot. On reaching the crater's edge, the 19 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals in including a wide variety of birds, hyenas and the "Big Five" – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Exiting the crater on a different ascent road, you will drive to Karatu, where you will spend the night at the Safari Lodge .
DAY 7-15TH AUG 2019: KARATU – ARUSHA (B/L/D)
After a relaxing breakfast, you will return to Arusha, arriving around noon. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 8-16TH AUG 2019: DEPARTURE DAY (B)
After morning breakfast, our guide will drive you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for a flight back home
*** EXTENSION FOR KILIMANJARO HIKE IS AVAILABLE, PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST WITH THE EVENT HOST
Land Cost: SGD3600/pax if you place deposit before 09 of March 2019 (this is to secure the accommodation deposit early before price increases as Aug is one of the best safari season)
After March cost per pax is SGD4000
Deposit SGD600 to confirm your slot
What does your package includes;
Excludes in This Tour:
After March cost per pax is SGD4000
Deposit SGD600 to confirm your slot
What does your package includes;
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water supplies
- Return airport transfers
- Guides, Porters, cook salaries
- All national park fees
- Support from Adventure Unlimited
1. Pre-Trip briefing
2. Trek Leader to lead and facilitate day-to-day logistic, operation and liaising with the guide
3. Physical training preparation through organised local treks and fitness events
Excludes in This Tour:
- Tanzania Visa if applicable
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc)
- Personal Trekking Gears
- Tips and any items of personal nature
- Flights
- Anything else not mentioned in inclusion list
Registration and Payment Details:
Step 1- via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to Jane at 9102 0550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "TANZANIA 2019"!!!)
Step 3 Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to the event start date.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 16 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
12 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
3. Please refer to the rest of our T&C below
https://www.liveopenly.net/terms-and-conditions/terms-and-conditions
**When you paid up for this event, it is understood that you have read, agreed and accepted the above terms and conditions.*
Step 1- via ATM/Bank transfer to ADVENTURES UNLIMITED, DBS CURRENT A/C - 0039351950
Step 2: Whatapp proof of payment receipt to Jane at 9102 0550 (IMPORTANT: PLEASE INDICATE "TANZANIA 2019"!!!)
Step 3 Receipt for payment will be issued and you will be added into a dedicated whatsapp chat for this trip nearer to the event start date.
Refund Policy
Deposit (non-refundable)
Until 16 weeks prior to departure – 100% Refund of balance paid
12 weeks prior to departure – 50% Refund of balance paid
8 weeks prior to departure – 0% Refund of balance paid
Others:
1. This event is organised by Adventures Unlimited (TA02844), a licensed travel agent registered with the Singapore Tourism Board.
2. Insurance
From 15 July 2015, a travel agent is required to inform and ask attending participants if it is their wish to purchase travel insurance that includes coverage for business insolvency of travel agencies when:
– they are buying a leisure travel product/package; or
– their travel product/package costs at least S$1,000 (including GST) per person; or
– they are paying a deposit or payment of at least S$500 per person.
3. Please refer to the rest of our T&C below
https://www.liveopenly.net/terms-and-conditions/terms-and-conditions
**When you paid up for this event, it is understood that you have read, agreed and accepted the above terms and conditions.*
Recommended Flight. ~2200-2400 SGD current price. There are lower cost option but this would be safest and most comfortable for the long journey
Photo credits: Ronald Tagra (Flickr.com)
