Trip to TANZANIA

Summary

Travel Dates

anytime before December 31, 2020

Trip Length

12 days total (9 days in Tanzania)

DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Arusha: The gateway to Tanzania’s Northern wildlife parks, Arusha is also an eclectic town that melds local Tanzanian as well as European influences. Often called the “Switzerland of Africa”, Arusha has beautiful museums and art galleries, as well as places to shop for local artwork (paintings, sculptures, masks) as well as jewelry (TANZANITE, etc.)
  • Tarangire National Park: Although not as well-known as its neighbors, Ngorongoro and Serengeti, Tarangire is a wildlife gem in its own right. This is the place where you can see some of the largest herds of elephants with the biggest tuskers in Tanzania. Tarangire also has a good-sized predator population, iconic herbivores like giraffe, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, impala, etc. as well as wonderful birdlife.
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Often called “The Garden of Eden” because of the variety and density of wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most breathtaking places in the world. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – for good reason.
  • Serengeti National Park: In the Maasai language, “Serengeti” means “Endless Plains”. And that
    is exactly what this most famous of African parks is…a very large savannah/grassland area that
    is teeming with all the iconic African wildlife species living in an unadulterated, natural habitat.
    The location of several National Geographic as well as BBC Nature shows and specials,
    Serengeti is also home to The Great Wildebeest & Zebra Migration!

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

  • Day 1: You will depart from your home airport in the U.S. Africa is waiting to give you its unique, warm welcome. Karibuni sana, marafiki zetu!
  • Day 2: You will be en route to Tanzania.
  • Day 3: You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by Fair Trade Safaris’ Certified English-speaking driver and escorted to your vehicle for road transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
    • Accommodations: Mount Meru Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.
  • Day 4: You will enjoy a full day in Arusha, including visits to art galleries and a special venue featuring the Dance, Music, and Culture of Tanzania.
    • Accommodations: Mount Meru Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.
  • Day 5: After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park for safari game drives in this beautiful park which is a wildlife haven for large herds of elephants and other mammals, reptiles, and birds. In the late afternoon, you will be driven to a beautiful lodge located in Karatu, a town in the Ngorongoro Highlands, for dinner and overnight stay.
    • Accommodations: Ngorongoro Farm House. Meals included: All meals.
  • Day 6: You will wake up early in the morning and have a hot beverage along with a light snack/breakfast. Then you will be driven to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – known as the “Garden of Eden” for a full day spent in the African natural wilderness. Here, you will witness an amazing range of wildlife and birdlife. For lunch, you will stop by a lake that is home to a large family of hippos and have an enjoyable picnic. In the late afternoon, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
    • Accommodations: Ngorongoro Farm House. Meals included: All meals.
  • Days 7: After breakfast, you will enjoy safari game viewing as you are driven to Serengeti National Park. En route, you will enjoy sightings of several species of wildlife. Lunch will be at your new lodge. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a safari game drive in Serengeti National Park. If you are lucky, you will experience the Great Wildebeest & Zebra Migration in its full and natural splendor.
    • Accommodations: a luxury tented camp in Serengeti. Meals included: All meals.
  • Day 8 and Day 9: You will enjoy 2 (two) full days of wildlife experiences and safari drives in Serengeti National Park. If you are lucky, you will experience the Great Wildebeest & Zebra Migration in its full and natural splendor. Optional activities such as a Hot Air Balloon safari (where you will see the Serengeti from the air, in a hot air balloon) can be arranged at extra cost.
    • Accommodations: a luxury tented camp in Serengeti. Meals included: All meals.
  • Day 10: After breakfast, you will check out of the camp and make your way back to Arusha.
    • Accommodations: Mount Meru Hotel. Meals included: Breakfast.
  • Day 11: At the appropriate time, you will be dropped off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.
  • Day 12: You will arrive in the U.S. after a trip of a lifetime – with beautiful photographs, amazing video clips, and of course unforgettable memories!

Price

CORE WILDLIFE SAFARI PACKAGE:

  • Price per person for a group size of 4 or more guests, with each guest sharing accommodations with one more guest: $3,950/person*

*The price per person will be higher for group sizes of less than 4 guests

INCLUDED AND NOT

  • In-Tanzania flights as stipulated in the itinerary – i.e. from Northern Serengeti to either Arusha or Zanzibar YES
  • Airport meet & greet YES
  • Ground transportation with an English-speaking driver/guide or naturalist guideYES
  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itineraryYES
  • Safari game drives or sightseeing as stipulated in the itineraryYES
  • Park or reserve entry fees – where applicableYES
  • Roundtrip flights between the U.S. and Africa NOT
  • Any domestic or regional flight(s) within Africa that are NOT identified as “included” NOT
  • Visa fees NOT
  • Government imposed taxes NOT
  • Tips& gratuities (tipping guide will be provided) NOT
  • Inoculations and personal/medical/travel insurance NOT
  • Meals and beverages not included in the itinerary NOT
  • Optional activities and excursions NOT
  • Items of personal nature – such as laundry services, shopping expenses, telephone charges, etc. NOT

DISCLAIMERS & GENERAL TERMS

Disclaimers:

  • This itinerary is subject to Terms and Conditions. A copy of the Terms and Conditions will be sent for your review. Please note the General Terms & Conditions itemized below.
  • This Itinerary is subject to availability of quoted services at time of booking.
  • Costs are based on rates made available by our suppliers and therefore subject to change.
  • Costs are subject to change due to currency fluctuations or any other statutory increases beyond our control.
  • It might be necessary, due to circumstances beyond our control, where we might need to change the program. Closing times at sightseeing points, changed flight times, road blocks, detours or act of God can also delay the program. We reserve the right to make changes due to circumstance of this nature.

General Terms & Conditions:

  • Park Entry Fees: The quoted prices above are inclusive of current park entry fees; however should there be any new statutory taxes introduced and/or increase of any current levies or fees by Government/statutory bodies, these will be passed on to you.
  • Luggage restrictions: Soft-sided luggage (i.e. duffel bags) is preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles. Items of dimensions greater than 24″x 17″x 7″ are difficult to store in vehicles and on aircraft, and should be avoided. (Baggage and personal effects are at owner’s risk throughout the tour and baggage insurance for members is strongly advised).
  • Seasonal variations: Some bookings might straddle two seasons, making the above seasonal quotations on accommodations NOT APPLICABLE. In such cases, please contact us for TAILOR- MADE QUOTATIONS for dates that cut across seasons.
  • Ngorongoro Crater: Currently, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) is allowing full day crater tours; but they might restrict tours to just half day in the future.