Simba Safari, Tanganyika Wilderness Camps - Private Tour
Simba Safari, Tanganyika Wilderness Camps - Private Tour
Simba Safari, Tanganyika Wilderness Camps - Private Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha, Minjingu, Mto wa Mbu, Seronera, Karatu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
69080
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
7-
Tour operated in:
English , French , GermanTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
Experience eight days of breathless adventure in northern Tanzania with this odyssey that explores three national parks and a conservation area. ‘Safari’ comes from the Swahili word for ‘journey’ and over the course of this unforgettable itinerary, you will undertake a journey like no other: you will discover some of the most dramatic landscapes in the world, come face to face with wildlife, and have memorable encounters with intriguing cultures.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha
Location: Arusha
Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, a representative will meet and transfer you to the lodge. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, perhaps heading out to explore Arusha at your own pace or taking advantage of the services available at the lodge. Picture yourself in an African environment without giving up on modern comforts; then, imagine you are nested within a mature and colourful surrounding.
Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2 : Arusha – Tarangire National Park (150Km – 3 Hrs)
Location: Minjingu
Morning at leisure with safari briefing followed by lunch. In the afternoon depart Arusha in safari vehicle passing through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni continue to Lake Burunge on the western edge of Tarangire National Park Gate. Here your lodge is located on the shores of the lake adjacent to the park. Arrive for dinner and overnight. Situated on the shores of Lake Burunge and located in the migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge Tented Camp is only a 20-minute drive away from Tarangire National Park. The camp consists of 20 Luxury Tents and 10 Lodge Rooms nestled in a shady bushland grove, with spectacular views of Lake Burunge.
Overnight in Tarangire.
Day 3 : Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara National Park (120Km – 3 Hrs)
Location: Mto wa Mbu
In the morning board your safari vehicle for game viewing within the park in search of its large lion prides and elephant herds. Drive through the baobab tree lined park and explore the silale swamp. Return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive north through the park and to the town of Makuyuni where you continue the journey through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara. Somewhere in the middle of the rolling grasslands of Tanzania, against the dramatic angles of the Rift Valley Escarpment and overlooking Lake Manyara stands Manyara Lakeview Oasis. The 600-meter-high golden Rift Valley Escarpment creates a crater on the edge of which the camp is located. Manyara Lakeview Oasis offers comfortable safari accommodations while remaining true to the natural element of the safari experience. The camp comprises ten canvas tented lodgings and sixteen self-contained cottages, all with private balconies overlooking the real Africa, majestic, unfiltered and unadorned.
Overnight in Lake Manyara.
Day 4 : Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park (245Kms – 5 Hrs)
Location: Seronera
After a delicious breakfast, there is a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch. Afterwards, leaving Lake Manyara behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you begin spotting wildlife as you approach the entrance gate. Complete the formalities and enter the park with game viewing en route to the lodge. Arriving for dinner and check-in at Kati Kati Camp. A semi-permanent tented camp located in Central Serengeti strategically positioned to allow exploration of the vast Serengeti Plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a true safari camp experience. There is a cosy mess tent isolated in the centre of the camp and here is where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetisers and snacks before dinner. The camp offers 15 tents with en suite facilities.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Seronera
In the morning, wake up to breakfast at the lodge and depart for your next adventure. The Serengeti National Park is famed for being home to millions of animals and the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles but the dramatic landscapes in which the wildlife prowls are themselves worthy of admiration during the morning and afternoon game drives, with a stop around midday to have lunch at the lodge. Riverine forests and woodlands, rocky outcrops called kopjes and volcanic grassland are just some of the backdrops in which the animals can be spotted during the game drives. With some luck, here you will see the Big Five: the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros. Birds and reptiles are also plentiful in the national park. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the camp.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 6 : Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater (190Kms – 4 Hrs)
Location: Karatu
After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains, stopping en route for your picnic lunch. Then, you continue your journey towards Ngorongoro, where you pass along the rim of the crater and descend to the park gate and your lodge located in Karatu surrounded by farmland and a view of the back wall of the crater. Tloma Lodge is a small and exclusive lodge situated on top of a valley overlooking a stunning landscape. Nestled in the Ngorongoro Highlands Area, the lodge offers splendid views of the coffee plantation. The garden is particularly attractive full of flowering plants and bushes with a heated outdoor pool. The lodge offers 34 spacious en-suite cottages built in the style of an old colonial farm.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 7 : Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Karatu
Have a delicious breakfast and depart to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest natural wildlife arena. Descend with a picnic lunch through the early morning mists, going 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. This area promises you a truly unique wildlife experience. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, wrap the day up with dinner.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 8 : Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (240Km – 5 Hrs)
Location: Arusha
Depart after breakfast and head southeast past the highlands and the Karatu district, Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu Village. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you’ll view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations here before journeying down the spectacular escarpment turning south onto the main road to Arusha. The journey will pass through the Maasai Steppe, filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. On arrival in Arusha, lunch is provided followed by a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour (the assigned local driver-guide may change during the itinerary)
- French, German or italian driver-guide subject to availability (airport transfers will be operated with English-speaking drivers)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 7 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Arusha: Â Â Â Â Â
Standard Hotel Category = Forest Hill Lodge or similar (Lodge standard)
Day 2 Tarangire:
Standard Hotel Category = Lake Burunge Tented Camp or similar 3.5*
Day 3 Lake Manyara:
Standard Hotel Category = Manyara Lakeview Oasis or similar 3.5*
Day 4-5 Serengeti:
Standard Hotel Category = Serengeti Kati Kati Camp or similar 3.5*
Day 6-7 Karatu:
Standard Hotel Category = Tloma Lodge or similar 3.5*
MEALS:
- 6 BreakfastsÂ
- 7 LunchesÂ
- 6 DinnersÂ
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival and departure private transfer in an air-conditioning car from/ to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- 4x4 vehicle with a photo roof and guaranteed window seat during game drives and all transportation throughout the tour (maximum 6 persons per vehicle)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: game drive at Tarangire National Park (Day 3), game drive at Lake Manyara National Park (Day 4), game drive at Serengeti National Park (Day 5), game drive at Ngorongoro Crater (Day 7)
OTHER:
- Meet & GreetÂ
- All park and government feesÂ
- 1 bottle of mineral water (500ml) per person per day on game drives
- Filtered water will be provided (please bring your own reusable bottle)
What's Not Included
- Visas
- Domestic flightsÂ
- International flightsÂ
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities Â
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Requirements
Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safari. Passport/identity card required for internal flights, for which baggage is limited to 15kg per person, including hand luggage. Excess baggage will be charged at check-in. Passengers arriving Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in east Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2012 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the president). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- Day 8, the drop-off is at Kilimanjaro International Airport at around 02:00 pm. Flights to be booked 05:00 pm onwards  Â
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed Â
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- This tour is a combination of regular tours and shared arrangements, clients may be required to change vehicles
- Park fees may change without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will have to be covered by the client
- Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding 15kg and 65x46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. It will be handed over to you on your return from the safari. Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific points
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Arusha:Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Standard Hotel Category =Â Forest Hill Lodge or similar (Lodge standard)
Day 2 Tarangire:
- Standard Hotel Category = Lake Burunge Tented Camp or similar 3.5*
Day 3Â Lake Manyara:
- Standard Hotel Category =Â Manyara Lakeview Oasis or similar 3.5*
Day 4-5 Serengeti:
- Standard Hotel Category = Serengeti Kati Kati Camp or similar 3.5*
Day 6-7 Karatu:
- Standard Hotel Category = Tloma Lodge or similar 3.5*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Arusha:Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Standard Hotel Category =Â Forest Hill Lodge or similar (Lodge standard)
Day 2 Tarangire:
- Standard Hotel Category = Lake Burunge Tented Camp or similar 3.5*
Day 3Â Lake Manyara:
- Standard Hotel Category =Â Manyara Lakeview Oasis or similar 3.5*
Day 4-5 Serengeti:
- Standard Hotel Category = Serengeti Kati Kati Camp or similar 3.5*
Day 6-7 Karatu:
- Standard Hotel Category = Tloma Lodge or similar 3.5*
Check out our Q&As
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What type of wildlife can I expect to see during the safari?
During the safari, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including elephants, tree-climbing lions, leopards, pythons, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, impala, and the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. The parks are also home to hundreds of bird species.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation in various lodges and camps. You will stay at Forest Hill Lodge in Arusha, Lake Burunge Tented Camp in Tarangire, Manyara Lakeview Oasis in Lake Manyara, Serengeti Kati Kati Camp in Serengeti, and Tloma Lodge in Karatu. These accommodations offer a mix of lodge and tented camp experiences with comfortable facilities.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes 6 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. Meals are provided at the lodges and camps where you will be staying.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the safari?
Transportation includes arrival and departure private transfers in an air-conditioned car from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport. During the safari, a 4x4 vehicle with a photo roof and guaranteed window seat is provided for game drives and all transportation throughout the tour, with a maximum of 6 persons per vehicle.
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Are there any specific requirements or recommendations for the tour?
It is recommended to bring only soft-sided bags on safari, as luggage space in vehicles is limited. A valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate may be required upon arrival in Tanzania. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent are also recommended. US banknotes should not be older than 2012 and must have the most current security markings.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.Â
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of arp travel group charges.
At 24 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.