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Safari and Canvas Tanzania - Classic
Serengeti, Tanzania
Prices From: $1748 per person
Although Tanzania boasts some of the world’s most beautiful lodges, for a true safari experience nothing can compare to spending the night in a canvas tent close to the wildlife and the beautiful Serengeti night sky. If you love nature and the great outdoors (and we do mean Great!) than the Safari and Canvas itinerary is for you: safari by day, camp by night and truly interact with Tanzania's incredibly unique environment throughout your entire stay.
This budget option includes a drive from Arusha into the Serengeti National Park, not a flight, so that you can explore the Northern Tanzanian landscape on the ground.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Arusha
Meet at the airport/Arusha arrival point and transfer to your lodge for pre-safari briefing. Optional craft market or visit to one of Arusha assistance projects.
Overnight: Ahadi Lodge (Dinner included)
Day 2 - Arusha - Serengeti
After early breakfast, we are transferred straight into the heart of the Serengeti! Together with our guide, we set off to explore these great plains. Criss-crossed with forested riverine valleys, the Serengeti plays home to millions of Africa’s large mammals, making this one of the world’s famous wildlife destinations.
Overnight: Nasikia Central Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
Day 3 - Serengeti
All day game drive in Serengeti. Best time for the wildebeest migration is Dec to June but there are spectacular wildlife sights at anytime of year.
Overnight: Nasikia Central Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
Day 4 - Serengeti
Once again, we can set out for an all day game drive – or choose to take an early morning game drive before returning for lunch and a short rest. In the mid-afternoon, we set off again in search of the predators beginning their night stalking.
Overnight: Nasikia Central Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
Day 5 - Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Further game drive in Serengeti and then on to the Ngorongoro Crater. Lunch en-route at Olduvai Gorge and a view of the archaeological sites (and visit the museum) where early human tools and fossils have been found. Continue onto campsite on Ngorongoro crater rim for overnight.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
Day 6 - Ngorongoro - Manyara
Ngorongoro is collapsed volcano - an incredible natural amphitheatre, 25 km across and teeming with all of the African big game. Early morning descent into the crater for spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world. In late afternoon, we transfer to atop the Manyara Escarpment for overnight.
Overnight: Panorama Campsite (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
Day 7 - Manyara - Arusha
We enjoy a morning walk before transferring back to Arusha.
Overnight: Onward travel to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam is possible. (Breakfast and Lunch included)
Accommodation Information
Ahadi Lodge
Ahadi Lodge is located on the northern side of Arusha in ‘suburbia’. It is considered an oasis amongst a busy world outside the gates. They have a great pool and are known for their excellent hospitality and cuisine.
Nasikia Central Camp
Nasikia Central Camp is permanently located in the Seronera/Rongai central Serengeti areas.
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Campsite
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Campsite is located on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater giving it spectacular views into the caldera. It has both hot/cold showers, flushing toilets and a place to rest if needed.
Panorama Campsite
Panorama Campsite is located on the top of the Manyara Escarpment with incredible views of Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu. It has both hot/cold showers and flushing toilets.
Location
Region: Africa - Eastern and Southern
Address:
Serengeti
Tanzania
Amenities/Activities
All Meals
GBC Staffpick
Wildlife
Ecologically Responsible
General Information
The walks within the tribal areas are carried out by our own guides in conjunction with the local, tribal guide – this allows easy translation and interpretation. Many of the areas have an array of plant & bird life so binoculars often assist in exact identification.
The price includes:
- All meals as indicated in itinerary
- All guide fees
- All National Park Entrance, transit, camping and walking fees
- All accommodations as indicated in itinerary
- Flight from Arusha to Serengeti (mid range & luxury options only. Drive in for budget option)
- Local beverages at Lake Duluti Lodge, Sayari Camp & Lemala Ngorongoro Camp only
- 2 1.0L bottles of drinking water per person per day in the game driving vehicle
- All general camping equipment: eg. tents, mattresses, sleeping bags throughout the itinerary
- All transfers as indicated in itinerary
- Donations & payment to local community commitments
Client Testimonials
Susan, Agentina Explorer
We just returned from a 6-week Journey Around the World, and had Global Basecamps arrange our guides and itinerary in both Cairo and Beijing. Our travel coordinator really understood our goals for our adventures with our 4 young children. As a seasoned traveler, I usually do all the planning, but felt that we needed help in these two countries. Andres arranged 2 fabulous guides for us, and a great itinerary in both countries. The guides were the best that we experienced, and not only were they flexible to the needs of our family (kids ages 7-12), but they really made sure our children understood the history of the sites that we were visiting. We felt safe. Our drivers were on time and very responsible in driving us around the crazy traffic. We would definitely use Global Basecamps again for our next adventure.
Marie, Custom trip to Egypt and China
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