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Tanzania "Big Cat" Simba Safari

8 Day Private Safari by Road
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Magnificent Tanzania

Tanzania is home to some of the most popular and well-known national parks. The Serengeti National Park which is a World Heritage site to UNESCO is famously known for the annual migration of more than 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. Ngorongoro Crater another world heritage site is probably one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five( lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.) Tarangire National Park which is famous for hosting a large number of elephants and a huge number of baobab trees is one of the parks that should not be missed while Lake Manyara National Park famous for tree-climbing lions, and diverse birdlife, is also a must-visit destination.

Travel across the breath-taking landscapes of Tanzania, on this 8-day Private Tanzania Safari. Visit world-renowned game parks like Lake Manyara, The Serengeti, and The Ngorongoro Crater. With your own private driver and guide, and beautiful accommodations, you will experience some of the best wild game viewing Africa has to offer.

Requires a minimum of two travelers.

Overview

The Best Game Viewing
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Tour Highlights

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1. Arusha Airport

JJJF+QXJ, Arusha, Tanzania

2. Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti National Park, Mara Region, Tanzania

3. Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Conservancy, Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater Conservancy, Tanzania

4. Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Mto wa Mbu Escarpment, Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

5. Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Mawe Ninga 23101, Tanzania

Day 1

Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania
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Arrive in Arusha Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Int. Airport

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Meet & Greet your driver, Transfer to your hotel

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Overnight at the Arusha Serena Hotel

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport by scheduled flight (flight booked by agent or on own arrangements). You clear customs and immigration formalities and are met outside opposite the Arrivals Hall by our representative. He will assist you to your transfer vehicle for your transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation Arusha Serena Hotel on bed and breakfast basis (excludes other meals, drinks and laundry)

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Arusha Serena Hotel

Experience the Arusha Serena Hotel, perfectly located near Arusha National Park for breathtaking views and wildlife adventures. Guests can unwind in beautifully landscaped gardens and explore local culture nearby. With traditional African architecture and delightful local cuisine, this hotel promises a memorable stay filled with engaging activities.
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Day 2

Depart Arusha, for Tarangire National Park
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Your safari adventure begins, as you travel to Tarangire National Park

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Transfer to Tarangire National Park

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Game viewing as you enter the National Park

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Overnight at the Tarangire Sopa Lodge

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Full board

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Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Experience the Tarangire Sopa Lodge, ideally situated near Tarangire National Park for thrilling wildlife encounters. Enjoy spacious rooms with breathtaking views, a swimming pool, and local cuisine at the restaurant. Unique features include a stunning architectural design, guided safaris, and a terrace perfect for stargazing.
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Morning at leisure with optional activities (payable direct). Safari briefing and lunch at the hotel. Then depart to Tarangire National Park. As you make your way out of Arusha, you leave the busy city behind, and the landscape gives way to vast plains dotted with grass thatched huts. It will be common to see young children tending to herds of cattle and sheep. In the distance, the imposing wall of the Great Rift rises from the horizon. Once you pass the park gate, you begin game viewing as you make your way to the lodge, arriving for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Tarangire Sopa Lodge on full board basis (excludes laundry and drinks)

 

Day 3

Tarangire National Park to Lake Manyara
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Continue the adventure at Lake Manyara

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After breakfast, journey to Lake Manyara

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Game viewing as you travel

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Afternoon Game Drive

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Overnight at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

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Full board

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Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, where stunning views of the lake and Great Rift Valley await. Enjoy diverse wildlife and safari experiences just moments away, while relaxing in elegant accommodations that harmonize with nature. The lodge features an infinity pool and offers unique cultural experiences to enrich your stay.
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Morning game drive and lunch at the lodge. Then depart to Lake Manyara National Park arriving at your lodge perched above the Rift Valley escarpment overlooking the park for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Lake Manyara Serena Lodge on full board basis (excludes laundry and drinks)

Lake Manyara National Park

The park is named after Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that is a prominent feature of the park. The park covers an area of 330 square kilometers and is known for its diverse wildlife, including large herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and various species of antelope. The park is known as home to tree-climbing lions, a behavior that can be observed in other areas of Africa. In addition to its wildlife, the park is known for its birdlife, with over 400 bird species recorded, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, and various birds of prey. The park's terrain varies from dense forests to open grassy plains, and the views of the Great Rift Valley and the surrounding landscapes are breath-taking. It is a popular destination for wildlife safaris and bird watching tours.

Day 4

Lake Manyara to the Serengeti National Park
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Arrive at Serengeti National Park

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Depart Lake Manyara for Serengeti National Park

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Morning Game drive Leaving Lake Manyara

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Game drive entering the Serengeti

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Afternoon game drive

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Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

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Full board

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Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Experience the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, located in the heart of Serengeti National Park, where adventure awaits at your doorstep. Enjoy breathtaking views of the savannah and engage with local Maasai culture. With its unique design and expert-led safaris, this lodge offers an unforgettable African experience.
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Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch. Depart for Serengeti National Park. Once you pass the Naabi Gate – the gateway to Serengeti National Park – you game view in route to the lodge arriving for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Serengeti Serena Lodge on full board basis (excludes laundry and drinks)

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park covers an area of approximately 14,750 square kilometers and is known for its vast savannah grasslands, iconic wildlife, and annual wildebeest migration. The park is home to the "big five" animals: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinoceros, and Cape buffalos, as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and many other species of mammals and birds. The annual wildebeest migration, where over a million wildebeest and other herbivores migrate in search of greener pastures, is one of the most spectacular natural events in the world. The park is also home to the Maasai people, who have lived in the area for centuries and still practice their traditional way of life. Serengeti National Park is a popular destination for wildlife safaris and hot air balloon safaris, and its stunning landscapes and wildlife attract visitors from all over the world.

Day 5

Serengeti National Park
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The Serengeti is world renowned for its game viewing opportunities

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Morning and afternoon game drives

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Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride (added cost)

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Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

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Morning and afternoon game drives with meals and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation Serengeti Serena Lodge on full board basis (excludes laundry and drinks)

Day 6

Depart Serengeti for Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world

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Game viewing in route

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Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

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Depart the lodge and game view as you make your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A picnic lunch box is served in route. Arrive at your lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for the afternoon at leisure, dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on full board basis (with picnic lunch box) (excludes laundry and drinks)

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The Ngorongoro Crater is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, making it one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world. The area is also home to the Maasai people, who have lived in the area for centuries and still practice their traditional way of life. In addition to the wildlife, the area is known for its stunning landscapes, including the Ngorongoro Crater, the Olduvai Gorge, and the Empakai Crater. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for wildlife safaris and outdoor adventure activities.

Day 7

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Magnificent game viewing

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Morning and afternoon game drives

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Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

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Early departure and descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. You game drive in this paradise. With a space of only 102 square miles and a resident wildlife population of more than 30,000 mammals, there is a great chance that you might see all of the big five. A picnic lunch box is provided at a scenic location with the floor of the crater. In the afternoon, you return to the rim of the crater and continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on full board basis (with picnic lunch box) (excludes laundry and drinks)

Day 8

Depart Ngorongoro Crater for Arusha
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Transfer to Arusha for departing Flight

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After breakfast, depart for Arusha

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Arrive Arusha, mid-day for departing flight

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End of Service

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General

Those awake early enough will be able to enjoy the sunrise across the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Following breakfast, you depart the lodge and begin your journey back to Arusha arriving in the city for lunch (excludes drinks). Then transfer to Kilimanjaro International or Arusha Airport for your departure flight (flight booked by agent or on own arrangements).

Requires a minimum of two travelers

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General Information

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Additional remarks

We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.

Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is

beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you for existing and new bookings.

Cancellation Policy

A. Final Payment is due and payable 95 days before departure. A $650 per person deposit is required for booking, $250 of the deposit amount is non-refundable, charged as a handling fee and to cover the cost of processing the booking.

B. Between 95 days and 35 days in Kenya and in Tanzania: A rate of 50% of the value of booking applies for all services cancelled or reduced are not refundable. 50% non-refundable.

C. In the case of cancellation within 34 days from noon on the day the services commence or in the case of a no-show, 100% of the value of the booking is non-refundable. Cancellations within 34 days of arrival are 100% non-refundable. Purchase travel insurance.

Travelers should only bring soft sided bags on safari. Luggage space in safari vehicles is limited. These bags should measure no more than the following: Height 66 centimeters Length 42 centimeters Width 28 centimeters. Soft sided bags with wheels are permitted.

Accommodations are based on availability at the time of booking.

About the organizer

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” –Saint Augustine
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Mosaic Rhino Tours plans and coordinates custom, unique travel, safari and tours experiences worldwide. We have over 30 years of experience planning cruise, safari, and tour travel adventures for individuals and groups. Thank you for allowing us to plan your travel adventures.

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