Tanzania wildlife safari
10 Days of Tanzania wildlife safari
DURATION
10 Days 9 Nights
STYLE
safari/ beach holiday
PRICE GUIDE
$ 8536 Per Person
Experience our unforgettable 10-day safari adventure through Tanzania's renowned national parks and wildlife reserves. Journey from the Serengeti to Tarangire and Ngorongoro, and spend the last days relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar, staying in amazing and luxurious lodges. This safari promises exhilarating wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.
INCLUDED IN THIS TRIP
•All entry fees to all parks
. Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
• All meals and drinks as indicated in the itinerary
•Emergency medical evacuation and laundry services
•All ground transportation in a private 4x4 land cruiser
•All activities as indicated in the itinerary
•9 nights staying in luxury accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
•English-speaking Experienced Safari guide
•Meals as indicated in the itinerary with soft drinks
Destinations
Safari Notes
Accommodation: Although the itinerary price is based on the suggested accommodation, Mond Safaris offers fully customizable trips. Our specialists can assist you in choosing the accommodation option that aligns best with your preferences and budget.
What to Carry for this 10-Day Safari in Tanzania
- Yellow Fever Certificate: Required for entry into Tanzania.
- Raincoat and Sweater: To stay warm during chilly mornings.
- Cap and Sunglasses: To protect your head and eyes from the sun.
- Comfortable Walking Shoes or Boots and Socks: Essential for walking and exploring.
- Lightweight and Breathable Clothes: For comfort in varying temperatures.
- Insect Repellent: To prevent insect bites and ensure a comfortable experience.
- Camera: Bring one with excellent focus, a strong battery, and ample memory for capturing wildlife and scenery.
What to Expect Throughout This Safari
- Expert Guides: Benefit from knowledgeable guides who will lead you throughout your safari.
- Weather Changes: Expect various weather conditions, from warm and sunny to cool and rainy. Bring appropriate clothing to stay comfortable.
- Morning Routine: On some days, we will wake up around 6:00 AM, have breakfast at 6:30 AM, and then begin the day's activities.
- 9 Nights staying in Luxury Lodges / Hotels
- Photography Opportunities: Capture unforgettable moments with your camera as you observe wildlife in Tanzania.
- Game Drives: Enjoy thrilling game drives through Serengeti and other National Parks, offering opportunities to observe wildlife up close and create lasting memories.
10 Days of Tanzania Wildlife Safari Summary
Welcome to Tanzania
Transfer to Tarangire national park and game drive
Game drive and transfer to Serengeti National Park
All Day Exploring Serengeti National Park
Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater
All Day Exploring Ngorongoro area
Drive from Ngorongoro to Manyara National Park and Evening Flight to Zanzibar
Explore Zanzibar
Departure
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania
Upon arrival at the airport, meet your safari guide who will give a quick briefing about the safari and then transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and settle in for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Arusha Gran Melia Hotel – Mount Meru View
Hotel Highlights
- Designed camping grounds just close to Bwindi Forest.
- Well stocked bar and restaurant with a wonderful staff that prepares both international and local cuisines.
- Art and Craft shop that is fully stocked with wood sculptures, woven bags, baskets and local fabrics.
- Full night entertainment with dance and drama.
- The bandas have a touch of an African architectural design and the six bandas are fully furnished with about 4 beds that will favor all groups of tourists.
The Buhoma Community Bandas is one of the most affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is positioned just close to forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You can enjoy a pleasant stay while waiting for your gorilla trek in the wild jungles.
Tourist activities around Buhoma
- Take time and venture in Buhoma community village and experience great activities such as banana brewing, cultural dances as well as singing.
- The community is blessed with beautiful attractions such as butterfly viewing, handicraft sites; bird watching along with Orphan support projects.
- See some chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park and game drive
Following breakfast in the morning, proceed to Tarangire National Park. Despite being one of Tanzania's smaller national parks, Tarangire offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing. Upon arrival, Go on a game drive that will lead you to Tarangire River, known for its high concentration of animals due to being the park's sole permanent water source.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Hotel Highlights
- Designed camping grounds just close to Bwindi Forest.
- Well stocked bar and restaurant with a wonderful staff that prepares both international and local cuisines.
- Art and Craft shop that is fully stocked with wood sculptures, woven bags, baskets and local fabrics.
- Full night entertainment with dance and drama.
- The bandas have a touch of an African architectural design and the six bandas are fully furnished with about 4 beds that will favor all groups of tourists.
The Buhoma Community Bandas is one of the most affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is positioned just close to forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You can enjoy a pleasant stay while waiting for your gorilla trek in the wild jungles.
Tourist activities around Buhoma
- Take time and venture in Buhoma community village and experience great activities such as banana brewing, cultural dances as well as singing.
- The community is blessed with beautiful attractions such as butterfly viewing, handicraft sites; bird watching along with Orphan support projects.
- See some chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Day 3: Game drive and transfer to Serengeti National Park
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti National Park, home to the iconic wildebeest migration. The Central Serengeti provides excellent game viewing opportunities all year round, thanks to its abundance of resident animals. Specifically, the Seronera River
Valley in Central Serengeti is a must-see attraction on every safari, regardless of the time of year. The Park is renowned for its annual wildebeest migration to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, established as a national park in 1951 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Serengeti boasts rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Game viewing is particularly good during the dry
season (June - November) when resident animals gather in the area due to the scarcity of water on the plains. Common herbivores include
impala, buffalo, hippo, warthog, topi, hartebeest, and giraffe. Predators such as lions, leopards, and Cheetah also reside here. Check in the lodge in the late evening.
Day 4: All Day Exploring Serengeti National Park
Begin the day with the morning game drive, offering opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife including hartebeests, lions, leopards, impalas, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species such as ostriches, parrots, vultures, and more. Weather permitting; you will capture breathtaking photographic moments with the sunrise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Hotel Highlights
- Designed camping grounds just close to Bwindi Forest.
- Well stocked bar and restaurant with a wonderful staff that prepares both international and local cuisines.
- Art and Craft shop that is fully stocked with wood sculptures, woven bags, baskets and local fabrics.
- Full night entertainment with dance and drama.
- The bandas have a touch of an African architectural design and the six bandas are fully furnished with about 4 beds that will favor all groups of tourists.
The Buhoma Community Bandas is one of the most affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is positioned just close to forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You can enjoy a pleasant stay while waiting for your gorilla trek in the wild jungles.
Tourist activities around Buhoma
- Take time and venture in Buhoma community village and experience great activities such as banana brewing, cultural dances as well as singing.
- The community is blessed with beautiful attractions such as butterfly viewing, handicraft sites; bird watching along with Orphan support projects.
- See some chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the expansive plains of Serengeti. Afterward, journey to the Ngorongoro Crater area, which is jointly managed by local communities and the government. Here, witness the unique coexistence of indigenous Masai people and wildlife, as locals graze their cattle alongside wild animals. Along the way, catch glimpses of Masai culture through their traditional attire, cuisine, and housing.
Day 6: All Day Exploring Ngorongoro area
Another day of your Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari will feature a full-day game drive in the craters of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable crater tour. You will witness diverse wildlife including elephants, rhinoceros, and
flamingoes. Here, you will encounter diverse vegetation and landscapes, ranging from lush forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants to vast open plains where lions, rhinos, warthogs, impalas, crocodiles, and hippos roaming freely. Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Melia Ngorongoro Lodge – The Rim Room
Hotel Highlights
- Designed camping grounds just close to Bwindi Forest.
- Well stocked bar and restaurant with a wonderful staff that prepares both international and local cuisines.
- Art and Craft shop that is fully stocked with wood sculptures, woven bags, baskets and local fabrics.
- Full night entertainment with dance and drama.
- The bandas have a touch of an African architectural design and the six bandas are fully furnished with about 4 beds that will favor all groups of tourists.
The Buhoma Community Bandas is one of the most affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is positioned just close to forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You can enjoy a pleasant stay while waiting for your gorilla trek in the wild jungles.
Tourist activities around Buhoma
- Take time and venture in Buhoma community village and experience great activities such as banana brewing, cultural dances as well as singing.
- The community is blessed with beautiful attractions such as butterfly viewing, handicraft sites; bird watching along with Orphan support projects.
- See some chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Day 7: Drive from Ngorongoro to Manyara National Park and Evening Flight to Zanzibar
Go on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its rare tree-climbing lions, a unique sight in Africa. After the safari,
journey to Arusha and catch a flight to Zanzibar, where your tour representative will warmly greet you and escort you to your pre-booked beach resort hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar – Ocean View Bungalow
Hotel Highlights
- Designed camping grounds just close to Bwindi Forest.
- Well stocked bar and restaurant with a wonderful staff that prepares both international and local cuisines.
- Art and Craft shop that is fully stocked with wood sculptures, woven bags, baskets and local fabrics.
- Full night entertainment with dance and drama.
- The bandas have a touch of an African architectural design and the six bandas are fully furnished with about 4 beds that will favor all groups of tourists.
The Buhoma Community Bandas is one of the most affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is positioned just close to forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You can enjoy a pleasant stay while waiting for your gorilla trek in the wild jungles.
Tourist activities around Buhoma
- Take time and venture in Buhoma community village and experience great activities such as banana brewing, cultural dances as well as singing.
- The community is blessed with beautiful attractions such as butterfly viewing, handicraft sites; bird watching along with Orphan support projects.
- See some chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Day 8-9: Explore Zanzibar
Enjoy yourself and relax at the beaches of Zanzibar
Optional activities in Zanzibar:
Take a tour of Stone Town, known for its distinctive architecture built from coral reefs. Explore religious sites, museums, and bustling markets during this city excursion. Another highlight is a visit to Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, the only forested conservation area on the island teeming with wildlife. Keep an eye out for Zanzibar leopards, snakes, and a plethora of bird species during your exploration.
Meals: All Inclusive
Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar – Ocean View Bungalow
Hotel Highlights
- Designed camping grounds just close to Bwindi Forest.
- Well stocked bar and restaurant with a wonderful staff that prepares both international and local cuisines.
- Art and Craft shop that is fully stocked with wood sculptures, woven bags, baskets and local fabrics.
- Full night entertainment with dance and drama.
- The bandas have a touch of an African architectural design and the six bandas are fully furnished with about 4 beds that will favor all groups of tourists.
The Buhoma Community Bandas is one of the most affordable safari lodges in the Buhoma sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Buhoma Community Rest Camp is positioned just close to forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National park. You can enjoy a pleasant stay while waiting for your gorilla trek in the wild jungles.
Tourist activities around Buhoma
- Take time and venture in Buhoma community village and experience great activities such as banana brewing, cultural dances as well as singing.
- The community is blessed with beautiful attractions such as butterfly viewing, handicraft sites; bird watching along with Orphan support projects.
- See some chimpanzees and Gorillas.
Day 10: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania & Zanzibar safari.
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Helpful tips for organizing your vacation in Tanzania
Where is Tanzania located?
Tanzania is located in East Africa, bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south, and the Indian Ocean to the east. Its capital city is Dodoma, while Dar es Salaam serves as its largest city and main port.
What is the language spoken in Tanzania?
The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili (Kiswahili) and English. Swahili is widely spoken and serves as the lingua franca, while English is used in business, government, and education. It's helpful to learn a few basic Swahili phrases to enhance your travel experience and communicate with locals.
What is the currency used in Tanzania?
The currency used in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). While US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas and for larger purchases, it's advisable to carry some Tanzanian Shillings for smaller transactions and in more remote areas.
What are some traditional foods and drinks to try in Tanzania?
Tanzania offers a rich culinary heritage influenced by its diverse cultures and geographical regions. Some traditional foods to try include:
Ugali: A staple dish made from maize flour, often served with meat or vegetable stew.
Nyama Choma: Grilled meat, typically goat, beef, or chicken, seasoned with spices and served with side dishes like ugali and salad.
Pilau: Spiced rice cooked with meat or vegetables, flavored with cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and other spices.
Chapati: Thin, unleavened flatbread, usually served with meat, beans, or vegetables.
Mandazi: Sweet, deep-fried doughnuts, often enjoyed as a snack or breakfast item.
Traditional drinks include:
Chai: Sweet, milky tea flavored with spices like ginger, cardamom, and cloves.
Tembo: A local brew made from fermented maize or millet, often consumed during celebrations and social gatherings.
Coconut water: Fresh coconut water, readily available in coastal areas and on Zanzibar Island, is known for its refreshing taste and health benefits.
The best time to visit Tanzania largely depends on what you want to experience. The dry season from June to October is considered the best time for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, and vegetation is sparse, making wildlife easier to spot. The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti usually occurs from December to July, offering a spectacular wildlife spectacle.
However, the wet season from November to May brings lush landscapes, fewer tourists, and the opportunity to witness newborn animals. It's essential to consider your priorities and interests when planning your visit.
The cost of a safari in Tanzania can vary depending on various factors such as the duration of the safari, the level of luxury or accommodation chosen, the number of people in your group, and the activities included. Generally, safaris range from budget-friendly options to luxury experiences, with prices typically covering accommodation, meals, transportation, park fees, and guided activities. It's advisable to research and compare safari packages offered by a tour operator to find one that fits your budget and preferences.
Tanzania offers a diverse range of destinations catering to various interests. Some of the must-visit places include:
Serengeti National Park: Famous for its annual wildebeest migration and abundant wildlife.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area: Home to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and wildlife hotspot
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Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa's highest peak, offering trekking and climbing adventures.
Zanzibar: Known for its pristine beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture.
Tarangire National Park: Renowned for its large elephant population and baobab trees.
Lake Manyara National Park: A scenic park known for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife.
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