Wildlife Safaris of 7 to 10 days

SAFARI ITINERARIES 7 to 10 Days
Revised June 20, 2010

7 Days 8 Days 9 Days 10 Days Kenya & Tanzania

The safaris below are suggested itineraries only. They can be customised to what you specifically require. Tarangire is recommended from July to October. Off the beaten-track are Lake Natron and Oldoinyo Lengai and Lakes Eyasi and Lake Victoria. Safaris start and end in Arusha. Tariffs are per person. Fly-In/Drive-out safaris to the Serengeti are recommended. There is a supplement of $2200 per person for the flight.

As an addition to a safari, we recommend the Tanzania Coast. It is one of Tanzania's best kept secrets. The coast may not have the exotic appeal of Zanzibar but it has wonderful un-spoilt beaches. Tariffs for 3 days is from $200 per person. See Tanzania Coast page and www.ushongobeach.com .

Serengeti is well worth at least three days; it's a large park. For the more hardy, climbing the active volcano Oldoinyo Lengai is a challenge (8-12 hours). The Ngorongoro Highlands/Embakai to Lake Natron walk is an option in the 11 to14 day safaris or an extension to a shorter safari. Tariffs reflect the variation in cost of accommodation options.

7 Days/6 Nights: Quality: 2 persons $1,620 4 persons $1,285; De Luxe: 2 persons $2,050; 4 persons $1,695.

Day 1. Arrive Arusha and transfer to lodge. Kia Lodge.
Day 2. Drive to Tarangire National Park for day in park. Overnight Tarangire Safari Lodge/Tarangire River Camp/Tamarind Camp.
Day 3. Continue to Lake Manyara. Afternoon in Manyara N. Park. Overnight Migunga Forest Camp/Wild Africa Lodge/Eunoto Lodge.
Day 4. Continue to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands and Olduvai Gorge. Visit to site museum. Overnight Ndutu Lodge.
Day 5. Game drives Overnight Ndutu Lodge/Seronera Wildlife Lodge.
Day 6. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater. Afternoon in Crater. Overnight Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge/Ngorongoro Farm House.
Day 7. Return after breakfast to Arusha. For those flying out from Kilimanjaro Airport transport will be arranged. There are shuttle services connecting with Nairobi every morning at eight o'clock and at two o'clock in the afternoon.

8 Days/7 Nights: Quality safaris 2 persons $1,655; 4 persons $1,330; De Luxe safaris 2 persons $2,085; 4 persons $1,735.

Recommended in combination with a Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar. As for Day 7 plus an extra night at Lake Manyara. Allows a complete day in Lake Manyara National Park.

9 Days/8 Nights: Quality Safaris 2 persons $2,190; 4 persons $1,705; De Luxe safaris 2 persons $2,710; 4 persons $2,225.

Day 1. Arrive Arusha and transfer to lodge. Kia Lodge.
Day 2. Drive to Tarangire National Park for day in park. Overnight Tarangire Safari Lodge/Tarangire River Camp/Tamarind Camp.
Day 3. After an early morning drive and late breakfast, continue to Lake Manyara. Overnight Migunga Forest Camp/Wild Africa Lodge/Eunoto Lodge.
Day 4. Day in Lake Manyara N. Park. Overnight Migunga Forest Camp/Wild Africa Lodge/Eunoto Lodge.
Day 5. Drive to Lake Natron. Afternoon visit to waterfalls. Overnight Lake Natron Camp.
Day 6. Continue to Serengeti via Salei Plain and Klein's Camp. Overnight Lobo Wildlife Lodge.
Day 7. Game viewing in Serengeti. Overnight Lobo Wildlife Lodge/Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Ndutu Lodge.
Day 6. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater. Afternoon in Crater. Overnight Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge/Ngorongoro Farm House.
Day 7. Return after breakfast to Arusha. For those flying out from Kilimanjaro Airport transport will be arranged. There are shuttle services connecting with Nairobi every morning at eight o'clock and at two o'clock in the afternoon.

10 Days / 9 Nights.: Quality safaris 2 persons $2,460, 4 persons $1,925; De Luxe safaris 2 persons $3,060; 4 persons $2,525.
As for 9 days/8 nights plus extra day in Serengeti.

COMBINED TANZANIA + KENYA

The northern and central Kenya parks of Samburu, Kora and Aberdares make an excellent combination with those of Tanzania. The Masai Mara is one of the best parks in Africa and is particularly worth a visit during the dry season from July to October. It is only an eight hour drive to the Serengeti although it is recommended to stop a night en route at a lodge in Musoma or on Lake Victoria's Speke Bay Gulf.

10 Days/9 Nights: Quality safaris 2 persons $2,660; 4 persons $2,095; De Luxe safaris 2 persons $3,075; 4 persons $2,525.

Day 1. Drive to Kericho via Lake Naivasha and Nakuru. Overnight Kericho Tea Hotel.
Day 2. Continue to Lake Victoria. Overnight Speke Bay Lodge/Musoma/Serengeti Stop Over.
Day 3. Continue to Kenya/Tanzania border and then to Serengeti. Overnight Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Ikoma Bush Camp.
Day 4-5. Game viewing in Serengeti. Optional walks and night game drive. Overnight Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Ikoma Bush Camp.
Day 6. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge. The road passes through the central part of the Serengeti and the Serengeti Plain, where between late December and May the big herds concentrate. Overnight Ngorongoro Lodge.
Day 7. Day in Ngorongoro Crater. Exit crater in mid afternoon for the drive to Lake Manyara. Overnight Migunga Forest Camp.
Day 8. Day in Lake Manyara National Park. Overnight Migunga Forest Camp.
Day 9. Return after breakfast to Arusha. Connect with Nairobi shuttle.

EXTRA SERVICES:

Single Room Supplements per person per night: camps $25-$30; lodges $50-$95.
Christmas Supplement (per person): For period between 24 December 2008 and 3 January 2009 Camps $30, Lodges $50.

Family Departures: Children under 16 sharing accommodation with parents, discount of 50% per child; not sharing, discount 30%.

Safari Cost includes: Vehicle+driver-guide, park fees, Crater fee, full board accommodation at de luxe permanent camps, lodges at Ngorongoro and/or northern Serengeti, hotel (bed and breakfast) in Arusha, hikes, Olduvai Gorge fee.
Safari Cost does not include: meals in Arusha, laundry, bar drinks, bottled mineral water, gratuities, visa fees, airport tax, travel insurance, and items of a personal nature.

VEHICLES: 4-wheel drive game viewing vehicles with game viewing hatches. Our driver-guides are experienced and knowledgeable in wildlife and their game spotting skills are excellent.