Our “Tanzania Classic” tour shows you the most famous parks in the north of the country. You will experience the Serengeti with its 3000 lions, the Ngorongoro Crater with its unique variety of predators, Lake Manyara with its flamingos and the Tarangire National Park with its large population of elephants.
8 Days
Tanzania's North – Serengeti – Tarangire – Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara
highlights
Private trip in a 4×4 Landcruiser
Serengeti with 3000 lions
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara
inclusive
all transfers and activities according to the itinerary
Safari in a 4×4 Landcruiser off-road vehicle with window seat
Professional, English-speaking guide
Guided safari with experienced, English-speaking driver
All national park and transfer fees
German-language instruction
3 liters of drinking water per safari day
Binoculars during the safari
exclusive
Visa
International flight
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We are happy to book international flights from Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin, Dresden, Vienna or Zurich.
Maximum group size : 8 people + guide
Implementation guarantee from 4 persons
Price per person: EUR 2,195.00
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Tanzania
After loading at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by our driver and taken to the hotel in Moshi. Our German-speaking tour guide will provide you with detailed information about the itinerary and answer any questions you may have. Depending on the time of arrival, you will still have the opportunity to get a first impression of the country and its people.
Day 2: Moshi – Lake Manyara
In the morning, you will set off towards Arusha. If the weather is good, you can catch a glimpse of Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, on the way. After passing Arusha, the journey continues to the East African Rift Valley. From one of the viewpoints, you can look into Lake Manyara National Park. Look out for the monkeys and elephants that live there, which you can spot among the trees. It is also home to large herds of buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and giraffes. The marshy salt lake is also famous for water birds such as flamingos, pelicans and cormorants.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After the first night in a tented lodge, the journey continues towards the Serengeti. You pass the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its varied vegetation, the small hills, extinct volcanoes and the legendary primeval forests give you a first impression of the diversity of Tanzania. Before we reach Nabi Gate, the entrance to the Serengeti, around midday, we see the first wildebeests and zebras and, with a bit of luck, lions and elephants. In the afternoon there is time for a first game drive in the Serengeti.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park game drive
This morning, after a night in the center of the Serengeti, the “Seronera Valley”, you will set off on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Your driver knows the best places to spot antelopes, reedbucks and baboons. The hippo pool with the gigantic hippos resting on acacia trees Leopards and lions are of course not to be missed either
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro
After breakfast, you will set off for the southern part of the Serengeti. Here, too, you will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos of lions, elephants, the huge herds of wildebeest with the zebras that are always close by and, with luck, you will also see leopards today. You leave Serengeiti through the Nabi Gate and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater game drive – Tarangire National Park
After a quiet night on the crater rim, we set off today on an extraordinary game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater has an extension of about 20 kilometers and an animal density that is nowhere higher than here. The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to most species of East African wildlife. For example, the endangered black rhino, which is a member of the “Big Five” alongside the buffalo, lion, elephant and leopard! After exciting hours with fantastic game viewing, we continue to Tarangire National Park in the afternoon.
Day 7: Tarangire NP game drive – drive to Moshi
Today we set off early for a game drive in Tarangire NP. A huge number of elephants live here. The Tarangire River is the lifeline for the animals and the entire park. In addition to elephants, there are also lions, various species of antelope and giraffes. The hilly savannah landscape with its huge baobab trees and swamps characterize the park. Enjoy the fantastic wildlife and landscape on today’s game drive before returning to Moshi in the afternoon.
Day 8: Departure day Kilimanjaro Airport
Today our driver will take you back to Kilimanjaro Airport, from where you will fly back to Europe or to your connecting stay in Zanzibar.
Accomodation
Chanya Lodge
stay: 2 nights
Location: The Chanya Lodge (formerly Mountain Inn) is located in a quiet location, 4 km from the central town of Moshi and is therefore an ideal starting point for mountain tours as well as for safaris. A low-cost taxi will allow you to explore the city centre on your own. Kilimanjaro International Airport can be reached in 45 minutes by transfer. Arrivals and departures are possible at any time of the day. Facilities: The 25 spacious rooms are all friendly, bright and furnished in modern African décor. All have comfortable beds with mosquito net, fan, shelf, seating, as well as private spacious shower room with hot water and toilet. Restaurant: The restaurant offers a delicious selection of international and Indian dishes and the bar offers the opportunity to toast an unforgettable tour. In the restaurant area there is free Wi-Fi for every visitor.
Pembeni Rhotia
stay: 1 night
Location: Pembeni Camp is located in Rhotia on a hill with beautiful views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Accommodation: The 15 tents are built from local materials such as wood, brick and linen. There is a backup generator in case of power outages and WiFi available. Each tent offers breathtaking views from the balcony and 48 square meters of usable space. The room has a closet, a bedside table, a bed with a mosquito net and a luggage rack. Hot water is available at all times. Restaurant: The restaurant offers fresh local ingredients and alcoholic drinks.
Serengeti Tortilis Camp
stay: 2 nights
Location: The tented camp is located in the heart of nature, in the Central Serengeti, surrounded by a variety of plants and trees, especially the Tortilis trees that give the camp its name. Facilities: Each of the 10 tents is equipped with comfortable king-size or twin beds and each has its own bathroom (with shower, sink, toilet) and is completely lit by solar lights. Restaurant: The lodge consists of a main lounge and dining area which offers plenty of seating. The chef will prepare a healthy selection of fresh, seasonal dishes. “Note: There are no alcoholic beverages.”
Rhino Lodge
stay: 1 night
Location: Rhino Lodge is located on the crater rim within the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve, just a few hundred meters from the Grzimek Memorial Stone. Compared to other accommodation options near the Ngorongoro Crater, the Rhino Lodge is the best place to avoid long journeys and spend as much time as possible on the game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Facilities: Rhino Lodge offers 24 simply furnished rooms with fireplaces. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with hot water and an inviting veranda overlooking the impressive tropical rainforest. Restaurant: The restaurant as well as the lounge offer two fireplaces and a cozy atmosphere with many candles. Good Tanzanian and international cuisine is offered.
Tarangire Simba Lodge
stay: 1 night
Location: The “Tarangire Simba Lodge” is a tented camp lodge near the northwest entrance to Tarangire NP. The facility is located on the edge of Lake Burunge. The view from the pool, from the observation deck or from your terrace is breathtaking. Facilities: The 16 comfortably furnished tents have large double beds, a seating area, a large bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, hot water and round-the-clock power supply. Each tent has a veranda. There is a pool and a bar. Restaurant: The restaurant offers excellent international and local cuisine. Also from here you have a great view over the beautiful landscape.
