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Classic Tanzania

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$4,984.00

From $4,984* pp | 11 Days •  29 Meals  *Rate is per person, land only, double occupancy. 


Venture to a land of the “Big 5” and immerse yourself in a diverse culture and unspoiled landscapes.

  • Get to know the people, the crops and the history of famous Gibb’s Farm.
  • Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and natural wonder of Africa.
  • Enjoy nine exciting game drives.
  • Spend time with the Datoga and Hadzabe tribes and learn about their culture first-hand.

An African Jewel

Stand in awe of the vast panoramas of Tanzania, a land of untouched landscapes, diverse wildlife and welcoming people. Get acquainted with the people and the food at Gibbs Farm, a historic coffee and vegetable farm. Continue on to Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera and known as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. Spend time in the Serengeti taking in five game drives, including two in the early morning to catch a glimpse of the wildlife returning from a night of hunting. Discover stunning Lake Eyasi, a beautiful oasis in the bush that boasts a tropical ecosystem. Gain a real insight into the way of life of some of Tanzania’s fascinating tribe. Meet the Datoga tribe – skilled farmers, craftsmen and blacksmiths, and the Hadzabe tribe – learn how they hunt and live off the land. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant migration and quiet atmosphere.

Itinerary

Day 1. Arusha, Tanzania – Tour Begins
Explore Tanzania, a land of untouched landscapes, diverse wildlife and welcoming people. Stand in awe of the vast panoramas, get up-close to the wildlife and get to know the unique cultures of the region on your safari adventure. Your tour opens in Kilimanjaro. Take a short drive to Arusha, located at the base of breathtaking Mount Meru, for your overnight stay,
icons_therma  High 25 Low 14   icons_hotel  Mt Meru Hotel

 

Day 2. Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater

Your journey begins at Gibb’s Farm, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for a farm-fresh lunch before joining an expert on a walk through the coffee fields and vegetable farm; learn about the farm from its inception to its cultivation methods of today. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The crater is a large volcanic caldera and known as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  25  Low 14   icons_hotel  Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

 

Day 3. Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, begin your search for the “Big 5” (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos) as you travel into the crater for a full day in the African bush. Pause during your adventure for a relaxing picnic lunch. On your drive back, make a stop in a Maasai village. Here you’ll meet the residents and see what tribal life is like before returning to your lodge, set high on the rim of the crater.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  25  Low  14   icons_hotel  Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

 

Day 4. Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti

Depart this morning for the Serengeti, renowned for its large lion population and one of the best places to observe prides in their natural environment. Have time for a short game drive before arriving at your lodge for lunch. Later in the day, venture out to explore the open plains of Serengeti National Park. Tonight, settle into the lodge, your home for the next three nights..

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  28  Low  19   icons_hotel  Serengeti Sopa Lodge

 

Day 5. Serengeti National Park

Begin your day with a breathtaking drive in the heart of Scotland as you pass through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. Arrive in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. Take in the sights with a local expert before enjoying an evening at leisure in this bustling city.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  28  Low  19   icons_hotel  Serengeti Sopa Lodge

 

Day 6. Serengeti National Park

Rise before the sun for your adventure into the plains in your continued search for the “Big 5.” Be watching for lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants and other wildlife that reside here. Return for breakfast and more leisure time to enjoy the offerings of your lodge. Your afternoon game drive allows you to witness the sunset over the vast park.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  28 Low  19   icons_hotel  Serengeti Sopa Lodge

 

Day 7. Serengeti – Lake Eyasi

Venture to Lake Eyasi, located just south of the Serengeti. Lake Eyasi is a wild, scenically stunning area where you can get a real insight into the way of life of some of Tanzania’s fascinating tribes. This beautiful oasis in the bush boasts a tropical eco-system that provides the perfect atmosphere for its eclectic collection of birds that reside here.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner    icons_therma High  22  Low  11   icons_hotel  Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

 

Day 8. Lake Eyasi

Your day includes two experiences of a lifetime as you get to know the tribal people of the lake region. Begin by meeting the Datoga tribe — skilled farmers, craftsmen and blacksmiths. See where they live and experience their culture first-hand. Continue on to the Hadzabe tribe and learn how they hunt and live off the land. Listen to their interesting tales of coexisting with the nearby Datoga tribe.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  22  Low 11   icons_hotel  Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge

 

Day 9. Lake Eyasi – Tarangire

Travel to Karatu town, located in the African Rift Valley. Following lunch, continue to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant migration and quiet atmosphere. Embark on an afternoon game drive in the park which is home to the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High  25  Low  15   icons_hotel  Tarangire Sopa Lodge

 

Day 10. Tarangire National Park

Enjoy a final day in search of unique wildlife with morning and afternoon game drives. Continue to check more interesting sights off your list as the park’s arid climate reveals crowds of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebra, buffalo and gazelle competing for a drink from receding lagoons.

icons_food  Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  icons_therma  High 25  Low  15   icons_hotel  Tarangire Sopa Lodge

 

Day 11. Tarangire – Arusha – Tour Ends

This morning you return to Arusha. Enjoy leisure time and lunch before returning to the Kilimanjaro airport for your overnight flight home.

icons_food  Breakfast & Lunch

INCLUSIONS

small tick-red-icon Accommodation

small tick-red-icon Meals as per itinerary

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small tick-red-icon Activities as stated

Please note: Accommodation is subject to change.

EXCLUSIONS

small x red icon  Flights

small x red icon  Meals not indicated on the itinerary

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small x red icon  Optional activities

small x red icon Visas

small x red icon  Comprehensive travel insurance

small x red icon  Items of a personal nature – laundry, telephone, room service

small x red icon  Tips and gratuities

  • Tanzania is 7 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.
  • The highest elevation you will experience on tour is in Tanzania – 7,500 feet, Ngorongoro Crater.
  • The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).
  • In Tanzania, the electricity is 230 volts.
  • Why not consider a pre and post tour extension. Start and end your holiday rested.

To truly experience the programme and destination, you need to be able to participate in physical activities such as longer walking tours, walking over uneven terrain, climbing stairs and periods of standing. Some of the touring days may be longer, with select included activities occurring later in the evening.

March 2016.

Mar 3  – Mar 13.                $3,079

Mar 10  – Mar 20.              $2,829

Mar 17 – Mar 27.               $2,829

April 2016.

Apr 7 – Apr 17.                   $2,949

Apr 14 – Apr 24.                 $2,949

Apr 21 – May 1.                  $2,949

June 2016.

Jun 6 – Jun 26.                    $3,979

Jun 20 – Jul 1.                      $3,979

July 2016.

Jul 18 – Jul 29.                      $3,979

August 2016. 

Aug 8 – Aug 19.                   $4,299

Aug 15 – Aug 26.                 $4,299

September 2016. 

Sep 5 – Sep 16.                    $3,979

Sep 12 – Sep 23.                  $3,979

Sep 26 – Oct 7.                     $3,979

October 2016.

Oct 10 – Oct 21.                   $3,979

November 2016.

Nov 7 – Nov 18.                    $3,469

March 2017.

Mar 13 – Mar 24.                   $3,469

Mar 27 – Apr 7.                      $3,599

April 2017.

Apr 3 – Apr 14.                       $3,729

Apr 24 – May 5.                      $3,729

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