8 days
from 4.000 euro
An itinerary entirely aboard 4x4 vehicles, discovering the four great parks of northern Tanzania and some of the most unspoiled nature in the world.
Our expert Italian-speaking rangers will guide you through spectacular landscapes: from Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants, to the extraordinary volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa's most iconic places.
The itinerary continues along the shores of Lake Manyara, which Ernest Hemingway called “the most beautiful lake I have seen in Africa,” culminating in the immense plains of Serengeti National Park, the scene of the spectacular Great Migration. An exciting journey through timeless scenery and close encounters with wildlife, designed to let you experience the most authentic Africa.
Plus Ecoluxury:
Safari in a 4x4 vehicle for exclusive use with an Italian-speaking driver/guide
Recommended experiences:
Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti National Park
Walking safari in Ngorongoro
Lunch in the Ngorongoro crater
Arrival at Kilimanjaro; completion of customs formalities and meeting with the Italian-speaking guide/driver who will accompany you throughout the trip. Transfer to Arusha, which is about an hour and a half away.
Check-in at the lodge; afternoon to rest after the journey. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the lodge. Early morning departure for Tarangire.
During the journey, first photo safari in Tarangire Park, famous for its large number of elephants and beautiful baobab trees. Lunch at a lodge along the way. Continuation of the safari and arrival at the lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for Lake Manyara with packed lunch (lunch box).
The scenery changes completely compared to Tarangire: from the reddish desert to a predominantly green environment, where more than half of the park is occupied by the lake and the rest by forest (home to many species of monkeys). First photo safari in one of Tanzania's most biodiverse parks, declared a World Heritage Site in 1981. It is home to over 380 species of birds, offering the spectacle of large flocks rather than individual sightings. During the green rainy season, the lake is frequented by thousands of flamingos.
Arrival at the camp in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for Serengeti National Park. Along the way, visit one of the many Masai villages in the area.
Arrival at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, photo safari in the park. Return to camp, dinner, and overnight stay.
Full days of photo safaris in Serengeti National Park, one of the richest and most beautiful parks in Africa and the setting for the famous and spectacular Great Migration. Picnic lunches during the safari (lunch boxes) or at the camp (at the discretion of guests – to be agreed with your guide).
Dinners and overnight stays at the camp.
Breakfast at camp. Departure for Ngorongoro with picnic lunch (lunch box). Today we will descend into the crater, a huge volcanic caldera formed about two and a half million years ago by the collapse of the now inactive volcano. A 20 km wide amphitheater with 600-meter high walls that is home to an incredible number of animals, including the “big five”: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros. The latter, although present in the Serengeti, where it is rarely seen and only from a distance, can be easily observed in the crater. The spectacle continues with wildebeests, buffalos, cheetahs, zebras, hyenas and more, as well as a wide variety of birds, including thousands of pink flamingos, buzzards, hawks, ostriches and eagles. In a way, the crater offers everything the animals need, a sort of paradise on earth, but it can also be a source of major and bloody struggles for survival.
At the end of the day, check-in at the lodge located in Karatu. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast at the lodge, then transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport with a stop at a restaurant in Arusha for lunch. Return flight to Italy with a stopover depending on the airline chosen. Meals and overnight stay on board.
Accommodation in the specified lodges/tented camps or similar
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel in Arusha
Picnic lunches during the safari and/or at the lodges/camps; dinners at the lodges/camps
Safari in an EXCLUSIVE USE Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 with 6 seats
Italian-speaking driver/guide
Entrance fees to parks as per itinerary
Mineral water on board the vehicle during the safari
Tanzania tourist tax
Flying Doctor's insurance (air ambulance)
Meals not mentioned
Drinks not mentioned
Entry visa
Tips
Anything not expressly mentioned under “The price includes.”
Currency parity: 1 Euro = USD 1.09
Long transfers by land. Most roads in Tanzania are paved and in acceptable condition, although they are also subject to weather conditions.
We recommend that you do NOT bring hard suitcases such as Samsonite or Delsey, but soft bags. Luggage space is limited on all types of vehicles. Required luggage dimensions: 60x43x18. If domestic flights are planned, please consider the baggage allowance of 15-20kg per person depending on the airline.
Inside the National Parks, the roads are all unpaved, with numerous bumps and potholes. The speed limit is 50 km/h, while in Ngorongoro it is 25 km/h. The guide/driver is not authorized to drive outside the established routes during safaris.
All lodges/camps are equipped with power outlets.
All picnic areas are equipped with Wi-Fi and restrooms. Lunch boxes consist of a cold meal prepared by the lodge.
In some lodges, hot water is available at set times. Rooms in tented camps are not heated, and temperatures can be quite low during the months of July to September. Appropriate clothing is recommended.
Since June 1, 2019, there has been a total ban on the production, use, and import of plastic bags, with fines and possible arrest. The only exceptions are plastic packaging for medical and sanitary products and plastic bags for toiletries.
US dollars and euros are widely accepted everywhere (only euro banknotes are accepted, not coins). US dollars printed before 2006 are not accepted.
The proposed accommodations are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. Please note that the order of the stages may be reversed depending on the availability of the lodges without changing or altering the quality of the program itself.
Arusha – Laku Duluti 4*, chalet or Gran Melià 5*, deluxe room
Tarangire – Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge 4*, tent on stilts
Lake Manyara – Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge 4*, standard rooms
Serengeti – Kubu Kubu Luxury Tented Lodge 4*, tent on stilts
Ngorongoro/Karatu – Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge 5*, suite
