African Splendours

11 days—African Splendours

$8000-12000 USD

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Safari summary

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

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Safari highlights

Night game drives

Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha

Day 1 - Arusha Welcome to Tanzania. You will be met by a Pristine Trails representative at the Killimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel just a 3-minute drive from the airport. Located on a secluded hill, you will spend the night at The KIA Lodge, where you will be introduced to the typical East African hospitality. Budget Lodging: Out Post Lodge Standard Lodging: KIA Lodge Luxury Lodging: Arumeru River Lodge / Mountain View Lodge Exclusive Lodging: Lake Duluti Lodge

Day 2

Kilimanjaro | Tarangire

Day 2 - West Kilimanjaro Drive to Sinya/Elerai, situated on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy a walking safari with local Maasai guides and rest and relax before beginning our safari the following day. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite inside Tarangire National Park Standard Lodging: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Kikoti Safari Camp Luxury Lodging: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Exclusive Lodging: Oliver's Camp / Sanctuary Swala Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Tarangire

Day 3 - Tarangire National Park Wake early to a beautiful sunrise over the Maasai steppe and enjoy your breakfast. Depart at 10:00 am for the drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its bulbous Baobab trees and expansive herds of elephants. Experience a half day’s game drive in this divine ecosystem. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite inside Tarangire National Park Standard Lodging: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Kikoti Safari Camp Luxury Lodging: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Exclusive Lodging: Oliver's Camp / Sanctuary Swala Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Tarangire

Day 4 - Tarangire National Park Begin the day with an early morning game drive, a time when animals are usually active and seeing a unique animal interaction is likely, such as a pride of lions stalking its prey. Thereafter, you are rewarded with a hot lunch before carrying on with an afternoon game drive into the evening. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite inside Tarangire National Park Standard Lodging: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Kikoti Safari Camp Luxury Lodging: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge / Maramboi Tented Camp Exclusive Lodging: Oliver's Camp / Sanctuary Swala Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Serengeti | Tarangire

Day 5 - Serengeti National Park After breakfast, depart from the Tarangire in the late morning and drive to the Serengeti National Park, home to one of the world’s most amazing spectacles, the wildebeest migration. En route, visit an authentic Maasai village, where they will share their culture of song and dance and welcome you into their homes. At your hotel in the evening, enjoy a luxurious end to a long day by taking advantage of spa activities or simply lounging outside by the pool. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite in Serengeti National Park Standard Lodging: Lobo Wildlife Lodge (North) / Serengeti Kati Kati Camp (Central) Luxury Lodging: Serengeti Mara Camp (North) / Mbuzi Mawe Camp (Central) / Mbalageti Tented Lodge (West) / Lake Masek Lodge (South) / Ndutu Lodge (South) Exclusive Lodging: Serengeti Bilila Lodge (Central) / Serengeti Bushtops (North) / Serengeti Mara Camp (North) Kirawira Tented Camp (West) / Swala Kusini (South) Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Serengeti

Day 6 - Serengeti National Park The day begins very early with a hot air balloon ride over the expansive Serengeti Plains. Enjoy the most spectacular bird’s eye view of the vistas and wildlife on the ground. Thereafter experience a full day inside the Serengeti National Park, driving across sun-kissed savannahs and experiencing some of the best game-viewing in Africa. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite in Serengeti National Park Standard Lodging: Lobo Wildlife Lodge (North) / Serengeti Kati Kati Camp (Central) Luxury Lodging: Serengeti Mara Camp (North) / Mbuzi Mawe Camp (Central) / Mbalageti Tented Lodge (West) Lake Masek Lodge (South) / Ndutu Lodge (South) Exclusive Lodging: Serengeti Bilila Lodge (Central) / Serengeti Bushtops (North) / Serengeti Mara Camp (North) / Kirawira Tented Camp (West) / Swala Kusini (South) Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Serengeti

Day 7 - Serengeti National Park Experience a full day inside the Serengeti National Park, driving across sun-kissed savannahs and experiencing some of the best game-viewing in Africa. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite in Serengeti National Park Standard Lodging: Lobo Wildlife Lodge (North) / Serengeti Kati Kati Camp (Central) Luxury Lodging: Serengeti Mara Camp (North) / Mbuzi Mawe Camp (Central) / Mbalageti Tented Lodge (West) Lake Masek Lodge (South) / Ndutu Lodge (South) Exclusive Lodging: Serengeti Bilila Lodge (Central) / Serengeti Bushtops (North) / Serengeti Mara Camp (North) / Kirawira Tented Camp (West) / Swala Kusini (South) Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

Day 8 - Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Depart early for a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park. After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater via Oldupai Gorge, home to our earliest ancestors and the most famous archaeological site in East Africa. Thereafter, make your way to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you spend the night atop the crater rim, granting you an awarding vista of the crater floor. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite atop Crater's Rim Standard Lodging: Rhino Lodge Luxury Lodge: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge Exclusive Lodge: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Lemala Luxury Tented Lodge Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 9 - Empakaai Crater Take an early morning walking tour to Empakaai Crater, one of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s eight craters. This walking tour helps you stretch your legs after days of sitting in the car. It allows you a chance to sample pristine trails with abundant bird life and impressive vistas. Budget Lodging: Public Campsite atop Crater's Rim Standard Lodging: Rhino Lodge Luxury Lodge: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge Exclusive Lodge: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge / Lemala Luxury Tented Lodge Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10

Arusha | Ngorongoro Crater

Day 10 - Ngorongoro Crater Wake early and begin your adventure into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most beautiful havens for wildlife in the world. Descend into the crater floor, Africa’s Garden of Eden with abundant wildlife, a site infamously dubbed the world’s eighth wonder. Enjoy a full day’s game drive. In the late afternoon, depart for Arusha where you will prepare for your journey to Zanzibar or your trip home. Budget Lodging: Out Post Lodge Standard Lodging: KIA Lodge Luxury Lodge: Arumeru River Lodge Exclusive Lodge: Lake Duluti Lodge Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner