8 days
from 4.800 euro
An itinerary entirely carried out in 4x4 vehicles, discovering the four main parks of northern Tanzania, in the heart of one of the most unspoiled natural environments in the world. Accompanied by our expert rangers, the journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its imposing baobab trees and rich wildlife; continues to Lake Manyara National Park, which Ernest Hemingway called “the most beautiful lake in Africa”; then leads to the extraordinary Ngorongoro volcanic caldera, an authentic natural sanctuary; and ends in the legendary Serengeti, the immense theater of the Great Migration, where the spectacle of wildlife is renewed every day.
This itinerary follows the “Wonders of Tanzania” tour in every detail, offering the same stops, activities, and exciting safari experiences. The only difference is in the type of accommodation selected: the lodgings along the route change, with overnight stays in luxury lodges and camps. It is precisely this different choice of accommodation that makes the overall experience completely different and unique, while keeping the travel itinerary unchanged.
Ecoluxury Plus:
Safari in a 4x4 vehicle for exclusive use with an Italian-speaking driver/guide
Overnight stays in the Serengeti in a tented camp
Recommended Experiences:
Hot air balloon safari in the Serengeti Park
Walking safari in Ngorongoro
Lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater
Arrival at Kilimanjaro; completion of customs formalities and meeting with the 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 a 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.
En route, 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 the lodge. 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. 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.
End of our services.
Individual trip, minimum 2 participants
- Accommodation in the lodges/tented camps indicated or similar
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel in Arusha
- Picnic lunches during the safari and/or in the lodges/camps; dinners in the lodges/camps
- Safari in an EXCLUSIVE USE Toyota Landcruiser 4x4 with 6 window seats
- Italian-speaking driver/guide
- Entrance fees to parks as per program
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the safari
- Tanzania tourist tax
- Flying Doctor's insurance (air ambulance)
- Tanzania travel kit and guide
- Elephant insurance (see conditions)
- Flights to and from the destination
- 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 instead. 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 European power outlets.
All picnic areas are equipped with Wi-Fi and toilets. 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 during the months of July-September the temperature can be quite low. 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.
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 confirmation 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 – Arusha Coffee Lodge 5*, plantation chalet
Tarangire – Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge 5*, tent on stilts
Lake Manyara – Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge 5*, deluxe room
Serengeti – Ole Serai Luxury Camp Seronera 4* sup., tent
Ngorongoro/Karatu – Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge 5*, suite
