8-day WILDLIFE WANDERERS
group tour

AUDIENCE: 18 to 30-somethings
An itinerary packed with wildlife, including the famous great migration in Serengeti. Enjoy Tanzania’s most renowned parks at a local rate. End the journey with a relaxing day of swimming in the hot springs and breakfast with a view on Kilimanjaro

FLIGHTS EXCLUDED
Day 1: Arrival + Meet & Greet

Day 1: Arrival + Meet & Greet

We will pick you up at either Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha airport upon arrival. Our driver will await you with a sign with your name. We will bring you to a hostel in Arusha (hostel depending on size of the group. Someone will be at your disposal at all times should you need anything. Meet & greet during dinner in the dining hall, with a briefing of the upcoming days.

  • From Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha is about 1 hour to 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on traffic
  • Dinner included
  • Drinking water is provided upon pick-up at the airport
  • Should flights be cheaper on some days before the trip start date, feel free to let us know and we’ll make
  • sure to accommodate and entertain you.

Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up at the hostel in Arusha at 8.30 in the morning. We will drive to Tarangire National Park for game drives. We will reach the Tarangire Park gate at around 11am, after a 2.5 hour drive. Tarangire National Park owes his name to the Tarangire river that crosses the park. This river draws animals to the park during the dry season. This park is famous for its herds of elephants and magnificent baobab trees. Here you'll find elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, hyenas and more. We will spend about 6 hours in the park, including a picnic lunch at a location within the park. We will exit the park around 5pm and drive for about 1 hour to Fanaka Campsite or Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight. We’ll pass through Maasai lands on the way to the hotel. IMPORTANT NOTE: The safari is optional. You can stay in Arusha as well, go and explore town on your own or go on a hike to the waterfalls with us ($30). If you do not go on safari this day, you will join the group later in the evening and sleep at Fanaka with the rest of the group.

  • Expert Advice: Avoid wearing dark colors to Tarangire National Park. Insects are plentiful here, and they are drawn too dark colors such as black and dark blue.
  • Highlight: Majestic elephant herds and beaming baobab landscape in Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at around 9am we will start our drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through Ngorongoro Highlands. The drive to the Serengeti gate is about 3 hours, yet worry not: You will be able to spot wildlife on the drive there already (as of about 1.5 hour in), and the drive is scenic. We will enter the park around 12am. The Serengeti’s endless plains provide an exceptional landscape for wildlife viewing. With its 30.000 km² (12.000 sq mi) of breathtaking plains, the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and one of the ten Natural Travel Wonders of the World. The word "Serengeti" means "Endless Plains" in Maasai language. Due to its diverse habitats, the Serengeti is home to a broad variety of wildlife. Besides the great migration of wildebeest and a large population of lions, you can also spot zebras, warthogs, leopards, giraffes, gazelles, buffalos, impalas, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, hippos & much more. We will spend about 6 hours doing game drives in the park, including a picnic lunch at a picnic site. Around 5pm we will head to the Seronera area for dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite or tented lodge

  • Highlight: Serengeti’s endless plains in all its wild glory

Day 4: Serengeti: the great migration

Day 4: Serengeti: the great migration

Today you will do a full day of game drives within the park. We will spend about 8 hours doing game drives, including a picnic lunch within the park. We would recommend to start early in the morning, around 7-8am, yet are flexible depending on the client’s needs. We will try to spot the great migration. Dinner & overnight at Lobo campsite/tented lodge or Seronera campsite/tented lodge, dependent on the season and the whereabouts of the migration of the wildebeest and other grazers.

  • Highlight: The great migration and Serengeti’s endless plains in all its wild glory

Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highlands

e will start our day bright and early at 6am , with game drives in the morning and en route along the way as we exit Serengeti drive to Ngorongoro. Game drives will last 6 hours, including a picnic lunch. Dinner & overnight at simba campsite or tented lodge on Ngorongoro crater rim, with the most breathtaking views on the crater.

  • Expert advice: bring warm clothes for this day, as the crater rim is elevated and it can get chilly!
  • Highlight: Serengeti’s endless plains in all its wild glory

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast we will descend into the crater for the game drives around 7am. We will spend about 6 hours in the crater doing game drives, including a picnic lunch at the hippo pool picnic site at the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the Seven Natural Wonder of Africa. The crater encloses an area of more than 8000 km² (3200 sq mi), with spectacular views as a result. The crater is home to lions, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, leopards, rhinos, hyenas, elephants and many more. In the afternoon, around 1pm, we will ascend the crater and drive to Arusha, back to the hostel.

  • Highlight: Ngorongoro Conservation area with its magnificent views, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Day 7: Hot Springs

Day 7: Hot Springs

Today we’ll say goodbye to Arusha and drive to the Hot springs near Moshi. This natural warm water swimming pool is located about an hour and a half from Arusha. Don't worry though, during the second half of the drive you'll enjoy magnificent scenery as we drive through deserted lands, with a view of mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day; passing my numerous baobab trees. The water is very clear, there is a rope to swing from; and if you feel something tickling while you swim near the rocks, those are the little fish eating the dead skin from your feet. You can rent floaties on the premises. You can also enjoy a drink, lunch (included) and fresh fruit. When we’re tired of swimming we’ll drive to Kindoroko Hotel in Moshi.

  • Highlight: natural oasis in the middle of nowhere
  • Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Drop Off & Goodbyes

Day 8: Drop Off & Goodbyes

After having breakfast in the rooftop restaurant of the hotel, and hopefully with magnificent views of Kilimanjaro, we will drop you off at any location on the island, whether you are going back to the airport, or continuing your journey without us.

To join this tour, fill out our form below with your preferred dates and trip, and we'll let you know when it becomes available!


 

 

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Accommodation and meals as indicated on the itinerary
  • Transportation from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
  • Ferry from Dar to Zanzibar
  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Government taxes
  • Hot springs in Moshi, Prison Island Visit, Mnemba Snorkeling, Local Day Activities (Visit Lifestock Market & and local school), Stonetown visit
  • Service of guide that is with you during the whole trip

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Tanzania Tourist Visa of $100 for Americans and $50 for the Non-Americans
  • Items of personal use (e.g. alcohol and other drinks during the meals)
  • Flights
  • Excursion tips (highly recommended)
  • Optional trips as indicated in the summary

ACCOMMODATION

  • Arusha: 2 bunk beds per room, private washroom, share a room with 2-4 pax
  • Safari: if you opt to go on safari for 2 days, you’ll camp in a tent per 2 pax for 1 night
  • Kindoroko hotel in Moshi: Private room per 2-4 pax
  • Stonetown View Inn: Private room per 2-4 pax
  • New Teddy’s place in Jambiani: Luxury bungalow per 4-5 pax

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

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  • Information about the accommodations during this trip
  • The prices per person and per season
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