- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

9-Day Tanzania Complete - Exclusive (Private Tour)

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This luxury tour takes in some of the best national parks and conservation areas in the north of Tanzania. You will visit Arusha national park, Lake Manyara & Tarangire national park, the Serengeti and the Ngorogoro crater. You will and at the lovely Lake Duluti. Accommodation has been chosen for its location, comfort and excellence.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Tanzania

You'll visit Arusha, Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater & Kilimanjaro Airport

This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Minimum age of 6 years

The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Arumeru River Lodge Luxury lodge in or near Arusha	Meals at Own Expense
2	Arumeru River Lodge Luxury lodge outside Arusha NP	All Meals Included
3	Eco Science Luxury Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences	All Meals Included
4	Escarpment Luxury Lodge Luxury lodge just outside Lake Manyara NP	All Meals Included
5-6	Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp inside Serengeti NP	All Meals Included
7	Acacia Farm Lodge Luxury lodge just outside Ngorongoro Crater	All Meals Included
8	Lake Duluti Lodge Luxury lodge in or near Lake Duluti	All Meals Included
9	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Welcome to Tanzania

Your driver/guide will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport and drive you across Arusha town to the Arumeru River Lodge. Set on an old coffee plantation, this elegant lodge features beautiful cottages built in a mix of African and European styles. It has a nice swimming pool and lush green gardens. The perfect place to start your tour.

Main Destination:	Arusha
Accommodation:	Arumeru River Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Arusha
Meals & Drinks:	Meals at own expense Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Arusha National Park

After a tasty breakfast you will be picked up from the lodge. An hour's drive will take you to Arusha National Park, a small but beautiful park offering a wide variety of spectacular landscapes at the foot of Mount Meru. Arusha N.P. is special because it is one of the few parks in Tanzania where you have the opportunity to do a safari on foot. This opportunity to get down to ground level with the animals is something that should not be missed! It is very exciting to approach animals on foot and a totally different experience than game-viewing by car. The walking safari takes 2-3 hours during which you cross the Jekukumia River and visit a beautiful waterfall where you can take a refreshing ‘shower’. Lunch will be at a nice picnic spot and then in the afternoon, you continue your safari by vehicle. At sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:	Arusha National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot) High Season July to March (The park never gets too crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Arusha National Park Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Elephant Occasional Hippo Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Very Rare Wildebeest Rare Hyena Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Lion None
Accommodation:	Arumeru River Lodge Luxury lodge located outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinks not included

Day 3 Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be traveling to the second national park of this trip; Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is best known for its many gigantic baobab trees and its large herds of elephants; it is a home to approximately 2,500 individuals and large herds are regularly viewed. You can also spot many different animals like leopard, zebra, impala, warthog, eland, buffalo, waterbuck and lion. Also the birders will have so much to see; more than 500 different bird-species are present. Your guide will have a lunch-box for you so you can picnic at a beautiful spot in the park after which your safari continues. At the end of the safari you head for the Eco Science Luxury Lodge. This new and trendy lodge is a science centre as well. It is located on the edge of Tarangire National park at the centre of one of the migration roots to the Serengeti National park. Service is at a very high standard.

Main Destination:	Tarangire National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals come to the river) High Season June to October (The park is full of tourists) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Eco Science Luxury Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, you will be observing game as you head towards a traditional village experience. Stretch your legs during a 2-3 hour village walk in cozy ‘Mto wa Mbu’. Here you will meet the local community, taste homemade banana beer, learn about the Makonde woodcarvings and listen to your guide who will tell you everything about the way of living in this village. After the village walk, you will have a local lunch. Together with the highly respected Miss Bibi you prepare a delicious Swahili meal. Your accommodation for tonight is the beautiful Escarpment luxury lodge. The location of this lodge is sublime overlooking the rift valley with Lake Manyara on the horizon. The modern and spacious rooms have all the luxury you want with even your own private butler!

Main Destination:	Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time to Visit June to September (easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (Northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (few showers of rain) Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Lion Occasional Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Very Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Escarpment Luxury Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 The Serengeti

In the early morning you enter Lake Manyara National Park. This is a small but very beautiful park offering breathtaking views, excellent game-viewing and an incredible array of birdlife. You have a chance to spot: zebra, baboon, warthog, giraffe, impala, elephant, hippo, wildebeest and the rare tree climbing lions. Then the time has come for you to experience the most famous safari park: the Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park hosts the most extensive population of wild animals on earth and has a complex and untouched ecosystem. Serengeti means "endless plains" in the language of the Maasai, a description that the Serengeti completely lives up to. You visit the heart of the Serengeti, Seronera Valley. This valley might be termed as the ‘classic’ Serengeti; short grass plains with all different kind of wild animals ranging from the impressive lion to the naughty mongoose. After the incredible impressions of the Serengeti, you will settle into a luxury tented camp, Mbuzi Mawe.

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit June to February (Areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Full day game drive in the Serengeti

Early in the morning you leave the camp for a full day safari! Most of the national park is open and grassy. Ultimately, the success of any safari lies in the number and quality of encounters with big cats. There are thousands of lions in the Serengeti and you have a fair chance to see cheetahs, although they are difficult to spot. And when it comes to leopards, the Serengeti rarely disappoints! We will find you a nice picnic spot to enjoy your packed lunch and then you continue your safari back to Mbuzi Mawe where you have an excellent dinner and some time to relax.

Main Destination:	Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:	Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7 Last day in the Serengeti

Today you enjoy a long game drive on your way out of the beautiful Serengeti en route to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area. While driving to the exit of the park, there is still plenty of chances to spot wildlife, so keep your eyes open. You will then continue to Karatu on the doorstep of the Ngorogoro crater which you will explore tomorrow. You will sleep in the luxury Acacia farm lodge overlooking the Ngorogoro forest. This trendy lodge has a nice large swimmingpool and spa centre to relax in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:	Karatu
Accommodation:	Acacia Farm Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8 Ngorogoro Crater game drive

In the morning, you will have a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater! This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a unique biosphere which has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. There are very few places in the world where you can find such a large population of wildlife throughout the year. Deep within the crater, enclosed by towering walls, you have a good chance of spotting ‘The Big 5’: Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. For the latter two you need a bit of luck as they tend to shy away. Approximately 30,000 animals live on the crater floor! You will have your packed lunch in the crater and then travel back to Arusha where you stay in a very pleasant and comfortable lodge just outside Arusha town near Lake Duluti. In the late afternoon you can go for a stroll around Lake Duluti or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time to Visit June to September (General wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black Rhino Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hyena Abundant Elephant Common Buffalo Common Hippo Common Giraffe Occasional Leopard Occasional Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Lake Duluti Lodge Luxury lodge located in or near Lake Duluti
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9 Departure

Today is unfortunately the last day of your trip with Matoke Tours! Depending on the time your flight departs, there might be some time left today to take a dive in the pool, have a massage or take a yoga class. All activities today are at your own expense. Your driver/guide will take care of your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. If you do not want the fun to add contact Matoke tours for one of our exciting extensions to for example the tropical Island of Zanzibar!

Main Destination:	Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5+ people
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020	n/a*	$4230	$3910	$3439
Jul 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2020	n/a*	$4324	$4004	$3571
Sep 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020	n/a*	$4230	$3948	$3477
Nov 1, 2020 - Nov 30, 2020	n/a*	$4004	$3721	$3250
Dec 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	n/a*	$4324	$3948	$3477