5 DAYS TANZANIA SAFARI

ITINERARY IN BRIEF:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL –ARUSHA.

JAMBO! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by Prosper Customer Care Representative who will introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari. He will then assist you with the transfer to your hotel in Arusha, assist you with the hotel check-in and brief you on your program ahead.

Overnight: Ilboru Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

DAY 2: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will drive to the Serengeti National Park. Arrive at your camp in time for late lunch, relax and enjoy a classic safari supper.

Overnight: Ndutu Kati Kati Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a full day game drives (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game.

Overnight: Ndutu Kati Kati Camp

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 4: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA: This morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA) which features rolling plains, lakes, craters,

Mountains and dormant volcanoes with picnic lunch boxes.

Descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before climbing back up to the lodge in time for relaxation before dinner.

Accommodation: Tloma Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY 5: DEPARTURE.

Drive to Arusha. Following lunch on your own arrangements, spend time doing last minute shopping then later you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight back home

Say good bye to the wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition.

Safari inclusions:   

• Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
• Transportation in a private safari 4 x 4 land cruiser in Tanzania on safari with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
• Services of an English speaking driver-guide, unlimited game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
• All Government taxes and levies.
• Complimentary 1500 ml mineral water per person per day in the safari vehicle.
• All meet and greet services.
• All arrival and departure transfers.
• 24 hours stand-by contact number.
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• Christmas supplements.
• Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
• On safari accessories in each vehicle: – First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
•  Flying doctors coverage which covers you within East Africa for a period of 14 days. In the eventuality of a medical emergency, you will be airlifted to Nairobi where you will be taken to a good hospital. Hospital bills are born by the patient.          

Safari exclusions

• All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
• International flight and departure taxes.
• Laundry services.
• Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary.
• Visa fees.

TYPICAL DAY ON SAFARI

Our professional guides are there to assist you every step of the way. Even though there is a general outline of your safari, your guide will talk with you regarding each day’s plans. He will tell you about the country you are visiting, its history, traditions, the area you are visiting, what you see; he will take you to the loveliest places, look after any formalities or negotiations with the local people, and take care of your safety and comfort. They all are proficient in bush craft, and can also tell you about the local traditions, wildlife, identify the birds, and help you learn more about the world around you. All our guides speak English as well as their local language and some speak French and Spanish as well. Days will vary depending on your specific schedule, road conditions, and what you would like to do. A typical day may unfold like this:

You will get up before dawn when hot coffee and tea are served. The air is cold as the sun rises and shimmers on the open plains. This is the best time to see the wildlife. Your camera is ready to go and you have layered your clothing to keep you warm. Head into the bush and search for lions, elephant, giraffe and plains game. Each turn will offer something unique – a lioness and her cubs, a herd of elephant moving to a waterhole, a cheetah stalking a gazelle. Your morning game drive lasts about two hours, depending on what you see. Return to the lodge for a delicious breakfast. After breakfast there is time to relax from being up at sunrise or now is the time to participate in any additional activities that the lodge may offer – such as walks, village visits, or bike rides.

Lunch is usually served in camp/lodge, unless you are out for a full day’s game drive, when they will have a picnic lunch. You will head out again in the afternoon; searching for the special species that may have eluded you. As the sun sets, return to camp for a hot shower. Then indulge in a delicious dinner and after dinner drinks in the lounge. There may also be a chance to sit around the campfire exchanging tales of the bush. Everyone retires early with great anticipation of the next day’s adventure!

When you are out on safari your schedule is flexible at most locations; however, some locations have set times for game drives or walks. You can always talk with the hosts of the camps/lodge to adjust schedules and they will try to accommodate you. The restriction will be to stay within park rules and travel times required to get you to your destination. Your guides will always give their recommendations but are there to listen to your needs.