Tanzania has a lot to offer: Safari amongst grazing wildlife across the great Serengeti, “endless plains” in the Maasai language. Descend 2,000 ft. to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest unbroken caldera. Watch in wonder as a seasonal pink blanket of flamingos shimmers in Lake Manyara, where rare tree-climbing lions are also known to prowl. You’ll safari in style, staying in comfortable lodges and parks. Another reasonably priced trip to Tanzania, Africa is priced at $5345 including air from Washington DC. Africa Travel sponsors this 10 day tour. Tanzania is towards the middle of Africa. It has an abundances of wildlife. One of the best times to see animals is in the spring, which is October and November. It is dry, flowers are blooming, and lot of babies are born.
Day 1 Leave USA / Washington Dulles / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Depart from Washington Dulles on board your Ethiopian Airlines flight to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Day 2 Addis Ababa / Arusha, Tanzania When you arrive in Addis Ababa, connect to your onward flight to Arusha, Tanzania. With a warm welcome upon your arrival, you’ll be transferred to your delightful accommodations in Arusha, northern Tanzania's safari capital, where you will spend the night under the star-studded African sky. (D)
Day 3 Arusha / Tarangire National Park Begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Upon settling into your authentic safari lodging, gather your camera gear and meet your expert ranger to set out for a late afternoon game drive. Tonight, toast the start of your safari as you look out at the setting sun. (BLD)
Day 4 Tarangire National Park Join your ranger exploring the Tarangire / Manyara corridor. Tarangire National Park, with its river providing the only permanent water supply during the dry season, supports a great diversity of wildlife — up to 6,000 elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lesser kudus, zebras, lions, leopards and cheetahs. Its gigantic baobabs silhouetted against the sky make for spectacular vistas. (BLD)
Day 5 Tarangire / Ngorongoro Crater Set out early this morning for Lake Manyara. The seasonal pink-hued flamingos lining its shore provide the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife - more than 400 species have been recorded here. Large herds of elephant roam the park and your ranger will diligently seek out the park's unusual treeclimbing Manyara lions and countless other wildlife photo opportunities. Continue on to your lodging perfectly situated to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngorongoro Crater. Tonight, enjoy dinner and the gracious East African hospitality at your lodge. (BLD)
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Be prepared for an extraordinary cross-cultural experience today. Meet the local nomadic Bushmen (Wahadzabe) who still hunt using bows and arrows and the pastoral Datoga people, who have retained their unique cultural practices and learn about their traditional lifestyles. (BLD)
Day 7 Ngorongoro / Serengeti Ecosystem This morning descend to the 100-square-mile floor of the lush
Ngorongoro Crater for a picnic and the chance to observe wildlife. This unique biosphere has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. The stunning landscape combined with spectacular wildlife, makes the crater one of the greatest natural wonders of the planet. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to your next camp. (BLD)
Day 8 Serengeti Ecosystem Explore the great Serengeti — “endless plains” in the Maasai language. While the exact timing is difficult to predict, here is where more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelles and a quarter-million zebras gather for annual migrations, attracting large predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Tonight, soak up the sounds of the bush from your veranda and sink into slumber in your comfortably-furnished and spacious tent, complete with ensuite bathroom and bucket shower. (BLD)
Day 2 Addis Ababa / Arusha, Tanzania When you arrive in Addis Ababa, connect to your onward flight to Arusha, Tanzania. With a warm welcome upon your arrival, you’ll be transferred to your delightful accommodations in Arusha, northern Tanzania's safari capital, where you will spend the night under the star-studded African sky. (D)
Day 3 Arusha / Tarangire National Park Begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Upon settling into your authentic safari lodging, gather your camera gear and meet your expert ranger to set out for a late afternoon game drive. Tonight, toast the start of your safari as you look out at the setting sun. (BLD)
Day 4 Tarangire National Park Join your ranger exploring the Tarangire / Manyara corridor. Tarangire National Park, with its river providing the only permanent water supply during the dry season, supports a great diversity of wildlife — up to 6,000 elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lesser kudus, zebras, lions, leopards and cheetahs. Its gigantic baobabs silhouetted against the sky make for spectacular vistas. (BLD)
Day 5 Tarangire / Ngorongoro Crater Set out early this morning for Lake Manyara. The seasonal pink-hued flamingos lining its shore provide the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife - more than 400 species have been recorded here. Large herds of elephant roam the park and your ranger will diligently seek out the park's unusual treeclimbing Manyara lions and countless other wildlife photo opportunities. Continue on to your lodging perfectly situated to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngorongoro Crater. Tonight, enjoy dinner and the gracious East African hospitality at your lodge. (BLD)
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Be prepared for an extraordinary cross-cultural experience today. Meet the local nomadic Bushmen (Wahadzabe) who still hunt using bows and arrows and the pastoral Datoga people, who have retained their unique cultural practices and learn about their traditional lifestyles. (BLD)
Day 7 Ngorongoro / Serengeti Ecosystem This morning descend to the 100-square-mile floor of the lush
Ngorongoro Crater for a picnic and the chance to observe wildlife. This unique biosphere has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. The stunning landscape combined with spectacular wildlife, makes the crater one of the greatest natural wonders of the planet. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to your next camp. (BLD)
Day 8 Serengeti Ecosystem Explore the great Serengeti — “endless plains” in the Maasai language. While the exact timing is difficult to predict, here is where more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelles and a quarter-million zebras gather for annual migrations, attracting large predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah and hyena. Tonight, soak up the sounds of the bush from your veranda and sink into slumber in your comfortably-furnished and spacious tent, complete with ensuite bathroom and bucket shower. (BLD)
Day 9 Serengeti Ecosystem Soak up the early morning splendor of an African sunrise as you meet your ranger for a game drive to observe the wildlife at their most active. Perhaps you’ll catch up with the lioness returning from her hunt or a pair of grunting warthogs darting through the grass. Observe placid elephants encircling their young while countless wildebeest graze alongside zebras and antelope. After lunch and a siesta, gather your camera gear for an afternoon game drive, returning in time for a hot shower before dinner. Before retiring, stretch out and listen to the sounds of the wilderness and watch the illumination of the infinite African skies. (BLD)
Day 10 Serengeti National Park / Arusha / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Washington Dulles Celebrate the glorious sunrise and the sounds of the bush awakening as you savor your last morning in Tanzania. After a short flight you'll enjoy lunch in Arusha. After lunch, you are transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be assisted with check in with your ongoing Ethiopian Airlines flight. (BL)
Day 11 Washington Dulles Arrive home today with memories to last a lifetime.
Day 10 Serengeti National Park / Arusha / Addis Ababa, Ethiopia / Washington Dulles Celebrate the glorious sunrise and the sounds of the bush awakening as you savor your last morning in Tanzania. After a short flight you'll enjoy lunch in Arusha. After lunch, you are transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be assisted with check in with your ongoing Ethiopian Airlines flight. (BL)
Day 11 Washington Dulles Arrive home today with memories to last a lifetime.
