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Tanzania Classic - 7 Days
1 night in Arusha, 5 nights on Safari | Private Tour | Comfort |
TOUR INTRODUCTION
See, smell, hear, and feel it... Our Tanzania Classic safari will reveal the great animals and stunning landscapes of this beautiful country in just seven fascinating days, overpowering each of your senses. On this tour, you'll experience the best of Tanzania's Northern Circuit, including a thrilling safari in Lake Manyara, marveling at the stunning landscapes and myriad animals as they wander across the endless plains of the Serengeti, descending into the incomparable crater of Ngorongoro, possibly in search of a black rhino, and marveling at Tarangire's diversity. Tanzania's most magical locales provide truly magical memories.
TOUR OVERVIEW
Be prepared for surprises. Tanzania will throw something fresh and unexpected at you with every turn of the steering wheel, around every bend in the road, or over the next small hill. Perhaps it will be a swarm of vultures rummaging around the remains of a recent lion slaughter. Or even the hunt and the killing itself!
The places you'll visit on our Tanzania Classic will give you with breath-taking, awe-inspiring encounters, from strutting secretary birds to lumbering elephants, soaring eagles to wallowing hippo. Be amazed by a startlingly pink swarm of flamingos, stunned by the clatter of wildebeest hooves as they flee a predator, or simply relax while watching a giraffe graze the high branches of a tree.
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PHYSICAL LEVEL
Leisurely. Our safaris with the Leisurely classification are ideal for persons with ordinary fitness levels. Assuming you already have that level, no physical preparation is required before to one of these visits, and no severe exercise is anticipated. All tourists will spend significant time in our comfortable automobiles on Tanzania's somewhat difficult roads.
ACCOMMODATION
This tour's accommodations are in our Comfort category, with one night in a hotel in Arusha and five nights on safari in our calm, atmospheric camps. MACHA EXPEDITION carefully selects our Comfort level lodgings to give the ideal blend of price and quality, and all have private, en-suite facilities.
TOUR SUMMARY
7 Days, 6 Nights1 night in Arusha, 1 night in Lake Manyara 2 nights in Serengeti 1 night in Ngorongoro 1 night in Tarangire
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Day 1 – Arrival Day: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
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Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara
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Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti
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Day 4 – Serengeti
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Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
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Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Tarangire
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Day 7: Tarangire – Kilimanjaro International Airport
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TOUR ITINERARY
Wellcome Tanzania, please accept my greetings.
Whatever time you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Safari Partner driver-guide will be there to greet you with a warm smile. Relax in your comfy vehicle as he drives you to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania's self-proclaimed "safari capital." During your one-hour drive to the hotel, you will get a taste of this enormous, bustling economic city. Your pre-safari briefing may take place today, depending on your arrival time; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning.
Accommodation
The Kibo Palace Hotel, a compact hotel option in central Arusha, radiates comfort and draws inspiration from Tanzania's unique décor and its stunning natural setting.
With comfortable and spacious rooms and suites, a popular bar, and an appealing swimming pool to cool you down after a hot day, this is the ideal spot to rest before or after your safari. Furthermore, the outstanding Kilimanjaro restaurant serves really cosmopolitan food with influences from Tanzania and the rest of the world - there's something for everyone.
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Best of all, you can expect a warm Tanzanian welcome from the Kibo Palace hotel personnel, who are committed to making your stay as comfortable as possible.
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Plan your dinner at your hotel.
Tour Briefing
Unless your arrival time allowed for a safari briefing yesterday, this will be conducted after breakfast. We will supply you with the necessary information before departing for our first safari site, Lake Manyara National Park.
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park (morning)
Our two-hour (130-kilometer) drive west from Arusha. Along the way, you'll see all the colors and character of Tanzania, including Maasai herders driving their flocks of goats to new pastures. You'll get to know your driver-guide and be astounded by his depth of expertise as he answers all of your inquiries with ease.
The Day's Highlights
Your game drive in beautiful Lake Manyara, with the Rift Valley escarpment and the lake as natural backdrops.
Lake Manyara National Park Safari (Game Drive)
We jump in our vehicle after lunch to see the wonders of this park. Set against the rocky Rift Valley escarpment and distinguished by its beautiful lake, Manyara is rich in plant and fauna. Enjoy the peacefulness as majestic pink flamingos wade elegantly across the shallow, alkaline waters, picking out a feed of algae.Manyara's geography is confined, but it contains a variety of ecosystems, such as varied woodlands supplied by rivers seeping from the surrounding escarpment. Monkeys abound, but keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, warthogs, and cranky Cape buffalo, who also call this park home. When we get to the hippo pool, hold your nose because these large lumps stink!
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Accommodation
Glamping in Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp will provide you with a memorable night high above the lake and below the escarpment. Unlike many other lodgings in the area, this one is genuinely located within the National Park, and it's also well situated for stunning sunrises. Small and intimate, it is manned by a team of friendly and inviting staff who are keen to ensure you have a pleasant stay. Wildlife roams freely between the tents, there's an ambient 'fire pit' where you can relax, and the tents themselves will amaze you with their degrees of luxury.
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Meal Plan
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Breakfast is included at The African Tulip. Lunch will be a good and balanced meal that the camp will also supply for you to take on safari. Your dinner will be a complete, cooked meal prepared by the Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp team.
Tour Briefing
With Serengeti as our destination, and with your head full of magical memories of Manyara, we set off to the north and west, a 5-hour journey of around 222km, following the famous Rift Valley. On the journey, you will be enchanted by the colors of everyday Tanzanian life, the different faces of the tribesmen, their herds, the bustle of the transport, the vibrant roadside stalls and markets. Soon, however, the human habitation gives way to the Serengeti plains.
Day’s HighlightHere’s a National Park which will offer you a whole variety of wildlife surprises over the next few days, but perhaps today’s highlight – certainly for first-time visitors – will simply be the Serengeti terrain itself. The sheer vastness, as the plains roll away in front of you into eternity, will leave you with a sense of awe.
Safari in Serengeti National ParkAt last! Serengeti, the incomparable wonder of Tanzania, will be the stage for the natural animal theatrics which will be performed over the next few days. Your game drive here combines the known with the unknown, the certainty that you will be amazed with the uncertainty of exactly what you will see and when. Changing light, a changing cast of animal actors, ensuring that at every turn there is a new experience. Snap off some memorable photos, but don’t forget to simply take a deep breath and enjoy nature in its real-time, raw beauty.
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Accommodation
Serengeti Tortilis Camp is superbly situated, a wilderness experience like no other. This is what some call ‘glamping,’ with a high degree of comfort in the heart of this famous National Park. The team here is totally dedicated to your enjoyment, providing the warmest of welcomes which might include a bit of singing and dancing: bring your sense of rhythm! You may not be alone here, as the wildlife like to roam freely amongst the tents. But don’t worry, our staff will keep you safe. Enjoy a drink at our outdoor ‘fireplace’ while listening to the calls of the wild.
Then, feast yourselves on a truly superb dinner and your driver-guide will discuss the plans for the next day’s itinerary in the Serengeti. Afterwards, review the photos that have captured the day’s highlights, before falling asleep to get ready for another day of adventure.
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Meal PlanBreakfast is served at Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp. Lunch will be a nutritious and balanced meal, also provided by the camp for you to take out on safari. Your dinner will be a full, cooked meal created by the team at the Serengeti Tortilis Camp.
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