Self-drive tour in northern Tanzania, you will see the fantastic wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park with its herds of elephants. The flora and fauna of the Usambara Mountains will inspire you and a few days on the beach of the Indian Ocean are the relaxing end to this fantastic journey.
14 Days
participants: 1 – 4
Wildlife viewing and beach
highlights
Self Drive Tour
Game drives in the national parks
Encounters with the locals
Relaxing by the Indian Ocean
inclusive
Private trip
All parking entrance fees as per itinerary
Car Rental 11 Days Isuzu D-Max Double Cabin , Four Wheel Drive
Fully comprehensive insurance with € 1.500.– SB
all overnight stays according to itinerary or equivalent
Meals according to the itinerary (B=Breakfast / L=Lunch/Picnic / D=Dinner)
all transfers according to itinerary
Travel insurance certificate
exclusive
International flights
Visa Fees
Fuel
Personal necessities
Meals & beverages not mentioned
Tips
Additional & optional activities
Travel insurance
hints
We are happy to book international flights from Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Berlin, Dresden, Vienna or Zurich.
Price per person:
• with 2 participants: 3480 Euro 01.07. – 30.09. / 01.12. – 31.01.
• with 2 participants: 3385 Euro 01.02. – 31.03. / 01.06. – 30.06. / 01.10. – 30.11.
• with 2 participants: 3315 Euro 01.04. – 31.05.
• 3 participants: 3080 Euro 01.07. – 30.09. / 01.12. – 31.01.
• 3 participants: 3015 Euro 01.02. – 31.03. / 01.06. – 30.06. / 01.10. – 30.11.
• 3 participants: 2995 Euro 01.04. – 31.05.
• with 4 participants: 2880 Euro 01.07. – 30.09. / 01.12. – 31.01.
• with 4 participants: 2830 Euro 01.02. – 31.03. / 01.06. – 30.06. / 01.10. – 30.11.
• with 4 participants: 2795 Euro 01.04. – 31.05.
Trip starts: daily
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met in the arrivals hall by our driver, who will help you with your luggage and transfer you to your first accommodation in Moshi. After checking in, you have time to relax.
Day 2: Vehicle pick-up – drive to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast you will pick up your rental car and after a detailed briefing you will drive to your next destination, Lake Manyra National Park. The park with the lake of the same name offers a variety of flora and fauna that is considered one of the largest on the African continent. You can enjoy the wildlife of Manyara until late in the afternoon. Then continue to Karatu, where you will spend 3 nights.
Day 3: Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater
Today you have the opportunity to experience the BIG five in the Ngorongoro Crater. For optimal safari conditions, you should drive into the crater very early. In addition to the highest density of predators in Africa, you will also find an enormous wealth of herd animals such as zebras, wildebeests, elephants and even hippos as well as the rather solitary and rare rhinos. After a great game drive, you leave the crater in the late afternoon and drive back to your lodge in Karatu.
Day 4: Lake Eyasi and the Hadzabe Bushmen
A tour to Lake Eyasi is a good idea for today. Lake Eyasi is known as the home of the Hadza tribe (also known as Watindiga or Wahadzabe). The tribe lives in the bush along the northern part of the lake. The Hadzabe are a people of hunter-gatherers who used to live in parts of the Serengeti, but were displaced by stronger and more aggressive tribes.
The tribe still lives in the traditional way today, hunting game such as dikdiks and collecting honey. Their huts are simple, can be built in just a few hours and abandoned just as quickly. Like another people of hunter-gatherers, the San tribe in the Kalahari in southern Africa, the Hadza speak a click language. If you want to go hunting with the Hadza, you have to set off early in the morning. Spend the day with the tribe and learn all about their culture. After an exciting day, you return to your lodge in Karatu.
Day 5: Drive to Tarangire National Park
Today we continue our two-day visit to Tarangire National Park. After completing the formalities at the entrance gate, you are sure to see lots of elephants – the pachyderms are omnipresent here. But also the very shy lions and leopards. You will spend the evening at your lodge.
Day 6: Game drive in Tarangire National Park
Today, after breakfast, you can set off on 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 your lodge in the afternoon.
Day 7: Drive from Tarangire NP to Arusha
Today you drive north to Arusha to your lodge, with opportunities to stop for sightseeing on the way. In the afternoon, visit Arusha or relax by the pool at your lodge.
Day 8: Drive into the Usambara Mountains
The journey continues eastwards to the Usambara Mountains. Around midday you reach the charming town of Lushoto, once a health resort in the German colonial era. The inhabitants of Lushoto are known throughout the country for their warmth and friendliness, so it will be easy to make contact with the locals.
Day 9: Trip to the Tanzanian coast to Pangani
Today you leave the Usambara Mountains and continue to the Indian Ozena, the coast of Tanzania. In the afternoon you will reach Pangani and have the opportunity to swim or relax on the beach.
Days 10 – 11: Beach and blue sea in Pangani
Today and tomorrow you can snorkel or dive in crystal-clear water with turtles and zebra fish, passing corals, sea urchins and starfish. Enjoy the soothing tranquillity of the sea while fishing or on a boat tour, as well as kayaking, windsurfing or diving. Depending on the time of year, you can watch sea turtles hatch.
Days 12 – 13: Trip to Bagamoyo
After a hearty breakfast, you set off on the next stage of your journey. Today’s destination is the small coastal town of Bagamoyo. The city was once a colonial capital, but later lost its importance with the rapid growth of Dar es Salaam. Today you can feel the Swahili flair of the coast in a relaxed atmosphere and take a historical tour through the old trading port of Bagamoyo and the main coast or hike down the spit and explore the flora and fauna of the mangrove forest.
Day 14: Departure day drive to Dar es Salaam airport
After breakfast you continue to Dar-es-Salaam, the end point of your journey. The journey takes about 2-3 hours, our employee will be waiting for you at the airport and you will return the rental car.
Accomodation
Chanya Lodge
stay: 1 night
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: 3 nights
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.
Tarangire Simba Lodge
stay: 2 nights
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.
African View Lodge
stay: 1 night
Location: At the gates of the Arusha National Park at 1400m at the foot of Mount Merus lies the family-run African View Lodge. The property is located about 30 minutes from Kilimanjaro Airport and Arusha and is the ideal base for mountain tours to Mount Meru, Kilimanjaro and also for safaris to the Northern National Parks. Facilities: The entire lodge is decorated in the traditional Mount Meru style. Each of the comfortably furnished 20 bungalows and a house tent in a group of trees has been assigned a Tanzanian theme. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and have a terrace with fantastic views of Mount Meru. Wi-Fi is available. Enjoy your holiday in the tropical gardens including a large swimming pool or with a massage. Restaurant: The restaurant, bar and beer garden serves homemade food.
Mullers Mountain Lodge
stay: 1 night
Location: Mullers Mountain Lodge is situated in the Usambara Mountains about 10 km from Lushoto Facilities: Modern rooms with bathroom, shower/bathtub and WC, large garden and terrace, Restaurant: Continental breakfast is served in the restaurant and there are local and international dishes a la carte.
Emayani Beach Lodge
stay: 3 nights
Location: Located on the beaches south of Pangani, Emayani Beach Lodge offers a unique beach resort away from the crowds and activities of daily life. The lodge is located directly on the Indian Ocean and offers seaside activities as well as a place to relax under swaying coconut palms and a warm sea breeze. Where to stay: All 12 Bandas rooms are decorated in Swahili style and include a reading table, a fan, an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda. Restaurant: The hotel has a dining room overlooking the ocean and offers European, healthy and African cuisine.
Lazy Lagoon Island Lodge
stay: 2 nights
Location: Enjoy undisturbed relaxation on a private island off the coast of Tanzania. The resort is located south of Bagamoyo on a headland in the Indian Ocean. Bagamoyo was an important trading center on the East African coast and briefly the capital of the German colony of East Africa. From here you take about 20 minutes by boat to Lazy Lagoon Island. Facilities: The Lazy Lagoon Lodge offers 12 two-storey bungalows with verandas and direct access to the beach, as well as a saltwater swimming pool. The cottages are built in Swahili style to enjoy a refreshing indoor climate. The rooms are comfortably furnished and equipped with bathroom and electricity. Restaurant: The main house houses the restaurant, bar and an inviting lounge with expansive views over the ocean. Varied fish dishes made with fresh ingredients are offered daily by local traders. In addition, there is a menu with meat and vegetarian dishes. Activities: A 9 km long beach invites you to swim, do sports and take long walks. Excursions by boat are possible.
