THE MARA RIVER ADVENTURE

8 DAYS

SAFARI ITINERARY

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, met and drive to Arusha for overnight stay on Bed and Breakfast Basis at Kibo Palace Hotel.

Early in the morning you will drive to Tarangire National Park, after entering the park.Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close, not only
because there are thousands of animals but also because they are not disturbed by the presence of
vehicles. The Park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed
by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted.
From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the
animals. Later you will drive to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge on Full
board basis.

Rise and shine! After breakfast you will leave the lodge in Tarangire and drive to Ngorongoro for crater tour, you will descend to the crater for game viewing on a full day basis, in the afternoon you will enjoy your picnic meals alongside the hippo pool, late afternoon you will ascend the crater and drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge on Full Board Basis.

Another beautiful day to drive to Serengeti National Park, you will drive to different parts of the Serengeti you will have a full day out exploring the endless plains. All meals will be provided. Overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge on Full Board Basis.

Another day in Serengeti, you will drive to North part of the Serengeti you will have an enroute game drive. All meals will be provided. Overnight at Maramara Tented Lodge on Full Board Basis.

Morning on the North Part of Serengeti National Park, you will stay nearly the River Mara possibly to see the migration crossings. Begin your 2 full days for game viewing in the park, with morning and afternoon game-drives as well as with picnic lunch. On these days, you may wish to take a picnic lunch and go for the whole day en route according to game locations OR return to the lodge for a hot lunch and go out again. (Game viewing is best in the early morning and late afternoon when animals are active). End of the day transfer to lodge for dinner and overnight once more at Maramara Tented Lodge on Full board basis.

After a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. Flight depart at 10:15 to Zanzibar via Arusha Airport, arrive Zanzibar at 14:00 with Air excel flight. Upon arrive
be under own arrangements.

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation and meals as indicated on the above itinerary
  • Game drives with Driver/Guide in a Land cruiser 4×4 private
  • Transfers with Driver/guide Park entrance fees
  • Unlimited water in the vehicle + a bottle of wine
  • Government taxes and levies
  • Domestic Flight to Zanzibar (Kogatende to Zanzibar) – Air Excel

Exclusions:

  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • International Airfares
  • Balloon Tour USD 550 per person
  • Walking in Serengeti with armed ranger $42 per person
  • Tips (we recommend $20-$25 per person per day)
  • Zanzibar accommodation
  • Visas (currently US$ 50 per person, American citizens $ 100 per person)
  • Items of a personal nature such as soft drinks, laundry, telephone, postage etc unless specified in
    the inclusions

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