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A 7-day safari to admire the beauties of Northern Tanzania and live the unforgettable experience of the huge migration of herbivorous animals (especially wildebeest, but also zebras and gazelles) that in this period move in search of food from the Ngorongoro Reserved Area to the Serengeti National Park.
Upon arrival at the Kilimanjaro (or Arusha) Airport, our guide will welcome and take you to the lodge at Karatu, the ideal starting point for your visit to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Dinner and overnight accommodation will at the lodge.
After breakfast, we will visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of the most famous safari destinations in the world, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978 and an International Biosphere Reserve in 1981. The Ngorongoro crater (permits for game drives inside the crater are valid for up to 6 hours) is the centre of attraction.
Located at 2,200 meters above sea level, it is the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, and one of Africa’s natural wonders, hosting about 30000 large mammals all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs and rhinoceroses, as well as several bird species: flamingos, eagles, buzzards, ostriches and hawks. At the centre of the crater is Lake Magadi with its shallow waters which tends to almost dry up during the dry season, and is the best spot for watching flocks of flamingos, and crowned cranes, as well as several herbivores, especially a large number of wildebeests and zebras who drink here, attracting lions and hyenas.
After visiting the Crater, we will head towards Nolutu.
Packed lunch will be served at the park.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the tented camp.
We will begin our visit to the green plains of Ndutu after breakfast, where the herbivores give birth to their young and stay there until they are weaned. This enchanting place, which during the dry season is an arid and semi-desert, is transformed with the coming of the rains, becoming lush and very fertile, with abundant short grasses, rich in minerals that are extremely important during breastfeeding.
This area, which has two salt lakes with marshlands around them, is home to a good number of animals all year round. However, the number of carnivores and predators increase exponentially during the migration period, intensifying the presence of lions, vultures, hyenas, cheetahs, and jackals.
The absence of trees and bushes means that it is very easy to spot attacks by predators.
Packed lunch will be served at the park.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the tented camp in Ndutu.
After breakfast, we will continue our tour of Ndutu, surrounded by pristine nature and a huge amount of animals.
Coming to the end, we will head north to reach Serengeti Central, in Seronera.
The Serengeti National Park is a unique place where legend meets reality. It is the oldest and largest park in Tanzania, covering an area of 14,763 square kilometres. It is so large that its name of Masai origin – Siringet, means “Plain without borders”.
Packed lunch will be served at the park.
Dinner and overnight accomodation at tented camp in Seronera.
We will be visiting the Serengeti Park after breakfast. Endless plains await you in this park that is home to a great variety of animals, which, in this particularly fertile season, do not congregate around the rivers, but are scattered throughout the area. You will encounter herbivores, prides of lions and other predators such as hyenas, cheetahs, and jackals; as well as leopards that often bask in the branches of the umbrella acacias that grow here.
Packed lunch will be served at the park.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the tented camp in Seronera.
After breakfast, we will continue our discovery of the extraordinary Serengeti National Park, moving towards the centre of the Park. The boundless prairies are occasionally interrupted by bizarre granite formations – kopjes, among whose cracks often form small pools of rainwater, which attract many small animals, but also large predators such as lions who love to lay on them or hide in ambush, awaiting a possible prey.
The tour will then head towards the southern part of the Serengeti, where you will again encounter the migration, and then continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, until we reach Karatu.
Packed lunch will be served at the park.
Dinner and overnight accommodation at the lodge in Karatu.
The last day of the safari will also be well organized. After breakfast, if possible, we will visit the city and take a trip to the Arusha market to do some shopping and to buy souvenirs for friends and family. After that we will accompany you to the airport, to return home with a heart full of memorable experiences.
For more information about our Tanzania itineraries, such as the one to Zanzibar, the Great Migration special tour or safaris in the African Rift Valley, or to request quotes or receive assistance and advice on the travel packages you have purchased, you can email or call us at the number below. We always respond within 24 hours.
The price of a Tanzania safari can vary depending on the itinerary you choose. The costs of our Tanzania tours include many services. The only expense not included is that of air travel. The cost of a trip to Tanzania can range from 700 to 3000 euros depending on the days and the type of tour you want to take.
What is the best time of year for a trip to Tanzania? Tanzania has a tropical climate. In the highlands, temperatures vary between 10 and 20°C during the cold and hot seasons, respectively. The hottest period is from November to February (25-31°C), while the coldest period occurs between May and August (15-20°C).
For a safari in Tanzania, it is advisable to carry both lighter clothes and a half-weight to be able to better cope with the large temperature range between day and night. You should also carry a backpack, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, binoculars, a hat and toiletries.
No mandatory vaccinations are required unless you are coming from a yellow fever transmission risk country or transiting through one before reaching Tanzania. If you are transiting or coming from countries where yellow fever is at risk of transmission then you will have to have the preventive yellow fever vaccine.
Two documents are needed for a safari in Tanzania: a passport, which must have a residual validity of at least six months when entering the country, an entry visa for tourist travel, which costs 42.40 euros and is applied for before departure at the Tanzanian Embassy in Rome or the Honorary Consulate in Milan. The form can be downloaded from: http://www.embassyoftanzaniarome.info/.
Tanzania's main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport DAR in Dar Es Salaam near the center and ideal for visiting the parks of southern Tanzania. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the most important for international traffic and ideal for visiting the parks of northern Tanzania. Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume, on the other hand, is only 5 km south of Zanzibar.
Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian shilling. The local currency currently sees an exchange rate of 0.00035 euro for 1 shilling. It is advisable to always see the current exchange rate value before leaving.
We are a member of Atta, The African Travel & Tourism Association (Member no. 206435).
We operate under Tour Operator License Class “A” No. 005506 issued by the Ministry of Tourism of Tanzania.
We are a member of the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO).
We are a member of the Tanzania Tourist Board.
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