How to Plan Your 7 Day Tanzania Standard Safari
The Tanzania Standard Safari is a 7-day trip around Tanzania’s best wildlife reserves and national parks. The tour covers Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. This tour is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, families, and groups who want to explore Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes and diverse wildlife.
Overview
The tour provides a perfect combination of wildlife viewing, cultural tours, and breathtaking scenery. You will have the opportunity to witness the annual wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park, which is one of the most incredible natural spectacles in the world. You will also visit Ngorongoro Crater, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a natural wonder of the world.
What’s Included
The tour includes 6 nights’ accommodation in lodges and campsites. Also, you get a 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof for excellent views. The tour is all-inclusive of packages, and you get picked up from and back to the airport. However, international flights are excluded in the tour package. The tour package also doesn’t include items of personal nature such as laundry, shopping, and phone calls.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points are pre-specified, and you can choose one of these points that is convenient for you. The start time of the tour is 05:00 AM, so you need to be present at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes before the start time.
What to Expect
You can expect to see Tanzania’s rich wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and more. Some species are endemic to Tanzania, so you may get the chance to see them during the tour. You can also expect to witness the Maasai people’s culture and experience their traditional lifestyle.
Itinerary
The itinerary includes a visit to Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. During the tour, you will spend time in various lodges and campsites in different locations.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
You will start your tour early in the morning, and your first stop will be Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its huge herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees. You will have lunch in the park and then proceed with a game drive through the park. You will then head to Lake Manyara for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is famous for its huge flocks of flamingos and tree-climbing lions. You will have lunch in the park and then proceed with a game drive through the park. Afterward, you will head to Serengeti National Park for an overnight stay.
Day 3-4: Serengeti National Park
These two days will be spent exploring Serengeti National Park, including game drives and a visit to the Maasai Village to experience the Maasai people’s culture. You will have a chance to see the annual wildebeest migration between June and July (depending on the season). Afterward, you will head to Ngorongoro for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will proceed with a game drive down the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera where you can spot the “Big Five” (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo) in a single day. You will then head to the Rift Valley for an overnight stay.
Day 6: Lake Eyasi
On this day, you will meet the Hadzabe tribe, one of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes. You can experience their lifestyle, hunting, and gathering methods. You will then head to Mto wa Mbu for an overnight stay.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, you will depart for Arusha, where the tour ends. You will be dropped off either at the airport or at a hotel in Arusha.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel the tour up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Conclusion
The Tanzania Standard Safari offers a unique opportunity to see Tanzania’s wildlife and experience its diverse culture. With various lodges and campsites, you can enjoy the tour while relaxing and having a comfortable night’s sleep. The tour’s cancellation policy is flexible, and you can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of the tour’s start time. Book your tour today and experience Africa’s vast wildlife in Tanzania’s best parks.
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