Sample 7 day/6 night Tented Lodge Safari

Time of year: mid-June to mid-September

Budget: Low to Mid-range

Day 01  - Arusha to Tarangire

You will be picked up from your accommodation after your breakfast then depart Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its amazing Baobab trees and large numbers of elephants. Enjoy a game drive on the way to your lodge for lunch. Spend the afternoon on a game drive (decide on timings with your driver-guide) and return to the lodge which has great views overlooking the Tarangire River. Dinner and overnight stay at Tarangire Safari Lodge

Day 02 – Tarangire to Manyara

After breakfast, head to Manyara National Park with its abundance of riverine birds and the shimmer of pink flamingos by the shore of Lake Manyara for a game drive with picnic lunch. You may want to take a stroll around the market stalls as you pass through the Maasai town of Mto Wa Mbu on the way to your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Manyara Tented Lodge

(Additional options: walking safari, Maasai village visit)

Day 03 – Manyara to Serengeti

Depart the lodge after breakfast and head to Serengeti National Park. You will pass through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with the opportunity to view game en route. Arrive at Naabi Gate, the entrance to Serengeti National Park, at lunchtime. Whist your guide registers your stay, enjoy your picnic lunch at the designated picnic site and take the short walk up Naabi Hill for great views of the Serengeti plains. Spend the afternoon on a game drive through the Central Serengeti area before arriving at your lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 04 - Serengeti

Breakfast at the lodge then spend the full day on a game drive in the Serengeti viewing a huge variety of game with a picnic lunch at a designated viewing point. You will be heading to the western region of the Serengeti where the migration are expected to be at this time of year. Dinner and overnight stay at Ikoma Tented Camp

(Additional options: walking safari, night game drive)

Day 05  - Serengeti

Breakfast at the camp then spend the day on a game drive in the Serengeti viewing a huge variety of game and hopefully witnessing the migration. Either picnic lunch at a designated viewing point or lunch at the camp, this can be decided on the night before. Dinner and overnight stay at Ikoma Tented Camp

Day 06 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Depart the camp after breakfast and view game whilst driving out of the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wonderful scenery whilst having your picnic lunch. You may wish to visit Olduvai Gorge on your way to your lodge. Arrive at your lodge in the forest on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight stay at Rhino Lodge 

Day 07 – Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend onto the Crater floor for a magnificent game drive. Have your picnic lunch at the picnic site in the Crater then depart for Arusha where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Price: US$ 2,195 per person based on 2 people sharing.

Single room supplement: US$ 318

Price includes: Private 4WD Landrover or Landcruiser with pop-up viewing roof, radio communication system & in-car battery charger, first aid kit, unlimited mileage on safari ensuring the best possible animal sightings, highly experienced, English speaking driver-guide, all park fees, crater fees, transit fees, full board accommodation as per itinerary, all meals throughout safari (except breakfast on day 1 and dinner on last day) unlimited bottled mineral water, emergency medical cover

Price excludes: International flights, Tanzanian entry visas ($50 per person / $100 per person US citizens) alcoholic drinks & sodas, additional activities (walking safari/night game drive, Maasai village visit) laundry service, souvenirs, phone charges etc, tips for safari and lodge staff

4 Day/3 Night Mobile Camping Safari

Manyara – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1 – Arusha to Manyara

Depart Arusha to Manyara National Park, famous for its shimmer of pink flamingos by the shore of Lake Manyara. Enjoy a full day game drive with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight in Twiga Campsite

Day 02 – Manyara to Serengeti

Depart Twiga Camp to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route. Picnic lunch followed by afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains.

Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera Campsite

Day 03 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Depart Seronera Camp and view game whilst driving out of the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wonderful scenery whilst having your picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Simba Camp on the crater rim

Day 04 – Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Have an early breakfast then descend onto the Crater floor for a magnificent game drive. Picnic lunch at the crater picnic site then begin your ascent to the crater rim. Depart for Arusha to arrive at approximately 5.00pm

Price: for private groups please enquire stating number in group

Price: for open groups US$ 740 per person (min. 4 - max. 6 people)

Price includes:4WD Landrover or Landcruiser with pop-up viewing roof, radio communication system, first aid kit & in-car battery charger, unlimited mileage on safari ensuring the best possible animal sightings, highly experienced, English speaking driver-guide, all park fees, crater fees, transit fees and camping fees, all camping equipment including all weather dome tents, 5 cm thick covered foam mattresses, pillow and cover sheet, sleeping bags, outside tent side table with warm water & face towel, mirror & torch, kerosene lantern, highly experienced cook (all dietary requirements catered for), all meals throughout safari plus tea, coffee, juice at campsites, unlimited bottled mineral water, provision of cooler box & ice for clients own supply of drinks, emergency medical evacuation cover

Price excludes: International flights, Tanzanian entry visas ($50 per person / $100 per person US citizens), Arusha accommodation before and after safari, breakfast on day 1 & dinner on final day, alcoholic drinks & sodas, tips for staff

Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Day 01 – Arusha to Tarangire

Depart Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its amazing Baobab trees and large numbers of elephants. Enjoy a full day game drive with picnic lunch followed by dinner and overnight in Paradise Campsite

Day 02 – Tarangire to Serengeti

Depart Paradise Camp to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route. Picnic lunch followed by afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Campsite

Day 03 - Serengeti

Spend the full day on a game drive with picnic lunch in the Serengeti viewing a huge variety of game. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Camp

Day 04 – Serengeti to  Ngorongoro

Depart Seronera Camp and view game whilst driving out of the Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wonderful scenery whilst having your picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Simba Camp on the crater rim

Day 05 – Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend onto the Crater floor for a magnificent game drive. Picnic lunch at the crater picnic site then begin your ascent to the crater rim. Depart for Arusha to arrive at approximately 5.00pm

Price: for private groups please enquire stating number in group

Price: for open groups US$ 925 per person (min. 4 - max. 6 people)

Price includes:4WD Landrover or Landcruiser with pop-up viewing roof, radio communication system & first aid kit, unlimited mileage on safari ensuring the best possible animal sightings, highly experienced, English speaking driver-guide, all park fees, crater fees, transit fees and camping fees, all camping equipment including all weather dome tents, 5 cm thick covered foam mattresses, pillow and cover sheet, sleeping bags, outside tent side table with warm water & face towel, mirror & torch, kerosene lantern, highly experienced cook (all dietary requirements catered for), all meals throughout safari plus tea, coffee, juice at campsites, unlimited bottled mineral water, provision of cooler box & ice for clients own supply of drinks, emergency medical evacuation cover

Price excludes: International flights, Tanzanian entry visas ($50 per person / $100 per person US citizens), Arusha accommodation before and after safari, breakfast on day 1 & dinner on final day, alcoholic drinks & sodas, tips for staff

Our Mobile Camping

What happens on our mobile camping safaris?

You will share your car with your driver-guide, cook and camping equipment and head to your first campsite. You will drop the cook and all of the equipment off at the site, then off you go and enjoy your day on a game drive. When you return you will find your tents set up ready and waiting for you along with some refreshments. Your cook will have dinner ready for the evening. Our cooks constantly astound us with the variety of great food they can produce in the middle of the bush! If you have any particular dietary requirements just let us know and you will be catered for! (It is best to let us know in advance).

The campsites are public campsites sometimes outside and sometimes inside the parks. We choose campsites that we hope do not get too crowded and the facilities are clean. Of course if you are in the middle of the Serengeti in the dry season, do not be surprised if water is very limited for showers!!

The cars have pop-up viewing roofs which lock into position. There is plenty of room to move about and take photos while having shade from the strong sun. We have in-car battery chargers so you can charge camera batteries on the go.

Each evening your guide will talk to you about the next day’s activities. Our philosophy is that this is YOUR safari therefore the guide is free to start game driving at times which suit you. We don’t restrict times or mileage. Your guide of course will know how much journey time etc lies ahead of you so he will advise you of the best programme for the day to maximise your experience.

Open Group Departures

Always enquire if you have specific dates in mind or if you are a group of 4 or more booking together