This is a special holiday package features only the unique game parks and Authentic Maasai Experience in Africa, Explore Northern Tanzania Wildlife & Cultural travel in custom designed 4×4 safari vehicles with open roofs for game viewing. This is a small group seat-in-vehicle with a maximum of 7travellers per vehicle, all with window seats. you will stay in a wild friendly standard lodges located in the parks or in area you are visiting that day. Don’t worry, you will be safe at the Maasai lodge and we will supply you with all that you will need to make your experience unique and comfortable. This is truly a safari for those who wish to experience Wildlife & Authentic Maasai Cultural! Traveling for 7-day, the safari includes meals, accommodation, park entry fees and visit to Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 1 ARRIVE IN KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (JRO), TANZANIA
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to Maasai Lodge, An Oasis within Arusha, with Woodsy-chic cabins, pools & verandas in a laid-back resort. The Maasai Lodge is a perfect blend of the Maasai culture with Western amenities that offers a unique experience from which to start your safari adventure. Freshen up after your journey to Tanzania and unwind in the maasai country/land before enjoying a delicious meal. Enjoying the remarkable views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the lodge or by just walking in the view point. Relax and enjoy your night’s rest as you witness and experience In Depth-Maasai Experience & Authentic Africa: A special place at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. Overnight at Maasai Lodge or similar (with Dinner and breakfast included)
Day 2 CULTURAL EXPERIENCE | OVERNIGHT AT MAASAI LODGE
Early morning wake-up call with coffee and biscuits to catch the breath-taking sunrise. You will depart the lodge to visit a Maasai Boma in order to immerse yourself into the traditional Maasai Lifestyle. Not only you will experience the beauty of Tanzania natural surroundings, you will learn about the daily tasks and responsibilities of Maasai men and women to get an in-depth understanding of their traditions and customs. You will return to the lodge for brunch and experience further Maasai activities in the afternoon such as Spear throwing competition against the Maasai and a guided nature walk with a Maasai guide where you learn about different herbs and medicinal plants still used by Maasai people as well as more traditions and culture of the Maasai. Return to the lodge in the evening to prepare for a festive Maasai dinner where Maasai Men will grill a goat on the fireplace while the women prepare the side dishes. You will get a chance to chat with the Maasai and ask any questions about their lifestyle and culture. After Dinner the festivities traditionally continue well into the morning hours. Overnight at Maasai Lodge.
Optional USD 196: Live like a Maasai – for one whole day in your life.
We also can suggest the Special Maasai Day for those who wish to have a hand on experience of the Maasai traditions and culture. You will be wake up early in the morning to be dressed like a Maasai, go for goat and cow milking experience in one of the maasai settlement near to the lodge.
After a late brunch, men will collect healing plants, slaughter a goat and prepare the goat on the fireplace. Women will look for firewood, repair Maasai houses
and experience the challenges of the life of maasai. Finish the evening with a special goat fire celebration and dances. During the whole day you will be accompanied by one of our Maasai guide who will explain you the deeper meaning of Maasai life. An experience you will never forget!
Day 3 SERENGETI – IKOMA | OVERNIGHT AT SIMBA LODGE
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En-route to the Serengeti you can opt to visit at Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities or Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; the Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth. Enjoy a game drive en-route to your camp. Overnight at SIMBA Lodge or similar (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)
Highlights:
Meet the Masaai people of Tanzania (optional)
Visit the Cradle of Mankind (optional)
The Serengeti – host the annual migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and numerous other species of animals indigenous in the area.
Entering the Big cat area of Tanzania
More than 30 species of large herbivores and nearly 500 species of birds
Day 4 NATURE WALKING TOUR | NIGHT GAME DRIVE | OVERNIGHT AT SIMBA LODGE
Head out after breakfast for the Nature walking tour along Grumeti river, late Afternoon walk back to your lodge for hot lunch relax while waiting for sun-downer and night game drive in the evening, A whole new world of animal species (nocturnal) awaits you on a night game drive, Ikoma is a scenic gem, with a setting extolled, it gives you a different perspective of the park and wildlife Especially a night game drive. Dinner will be a selection of Swahili cuisine prepared in our Lodge. After dinner, you can experience a great night safari. Overnight at Simba Lodge or similar (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)
Day 5 SERENGETI | OVERNIGHT AT KIRIMU TENTED LODGE
Day 6 NGORONGORO | OVERNIGTH AT KARATU SIMBA LODGE
Day 7 DEPARTURE | KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
Departure: After breakfast, you will depart to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home or connecting to Island of Zanzibar, you will then catch your international flight and bid farewell to your guide for your onward journey. it is with great regret to inform you that your Tanzania Safari vacation has come to an end. While the memories will last forever, we do hope you will return one day to retrace the steps of the adventure you just completed with us. We wish you a safe and enjoyable trip to your next destination/flight home.
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ADDITIONAL SAFARI INFORMATION
Included in the Package:
• Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
• Half board accommodation in Arusha
• Return Airport Transfers
• All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
• All park and entrance fees
• Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari.
• Bottled water in safari vehicles
• Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
• Current Government taxes and levies
• 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Tanzania.
Excluded from the Package:
• Internal or International flights
• Sigle rooms supplement (except on the 1-person rate)
• Balloon excursion in Serengeti (Optional) –USD $599 per adult, USD 549 Per Child 5-15yrs)
• Serengeti Night game drive (Optional) -USD $95 per person
• Walking Safari & Sundowner Serengeti(Optional) – USD $50 per person
• Masaai village tour (Optional) -USD $70 per car (or $30pp)
• Olduvai Gorge Tour (Optional) -USD $60pp
• Walking Safari Lake Manyara ( Optional)
• canopy walk at lake Manyara ( Optional)
• Masaai village tour (Optional)
• Entry visa to Tanzania
• Travel and health insurance
• Additional nights beyond the standard hotel nights included
• Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff and porters
• Meals, drinks and excursions not described in the itinerary
• Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone and postage