Northern Tanzania Explorer
"Discover the magic of Northern Tanzania in a small group on this 8 or 9 day multi-activity safari"
Set Departure Safari
Price
$3500 USD
Country
Tanzania
Duration
8 Nights
Safari Type
Fly camping, Lodge and Canvas
Location
Kids Min Age
15
A small group affordable adventure safari in Northern Tanzania that sees you exploring all the highlights and ‘Bests of’ but without the masses of tourists. Perfect for couples or single travellers.
An unforgettable safari itinerary at an affordable price. This set-departure adventure safari in Northern Tanzania comes in as one of our most highly recommended tours for couples or single travellers looking to experience the Best of Northern Tanzania.
The tour was designed by Tanzanian safari experts and is made to include a mix of activities including: exciting walking safaris, scenic mountain biking, authentic cultural experiences and productive game drives. The safari starts with an Arusha city tour before heading over towards the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, with a mountain biking experience en-route. After exploring Lake Manyara by vehicle and on foot, you will then make your way to the Crater highlands and enjoy a treetop walkway and cultural village & farm tour en-route. The following morning see’s you exploring the Ngorongoro Crater on a half day game drive for chances to see the ‘Big 5’ before continuing the game drive into the Serengeti. You will then stretch your legs and explore the vast Serengeti on immersive walking safaris in areas few tourists ever venture.
The safari is guided by an expert English-speaking guide and both starts and ends in Arusha. Experience the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, the famous Ngorongoro Crater and finally the endless Serengeti Plains – and all in a range of adventure activities. Join a group of like-minded individuals on this group set-departure and enjoy the advantage of group safari rates.
highlights
- Visit: Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti!
- A range of activities including: Mountain biking, walking safaris, cultural experiences and drives!
- Affordable group rates and multiple set-departure dates!
- Guided by Expert English-speaking Local Safari guides.
- Outstanding wildlife sightings – bring your cameras!
- Accommodation in beautiful and secluded eco-friendly camps!
- Rates taking advantage of a ‘stay 5 pay 4’ special!
map and overview
1 Night Rivertrees Country Inn
2 Nights Manyara Green Camp
1 night Rhotia Valley Tented Camp
1 Night Naabi Green Camp (Feb, Mar & Dec), Banagi Green Camp (July, Aug, Sep & Oct)
2 Nights Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp
1 Night Kogatende Green Camp (July, Aug, Sep & Oct), OR departure for Feb, Mar & Dec.
guides
Wayo Africa prides itself in employing some of the most highly trained and experienced guides in Tanzania. Due to the fact that they are specialists in Walking Safaris, their walking guides are specially trained and assessed to the highest standards, ensuring quality and safety on these immersive activities.
Most of their guides started a career as young activity guides, taking guests on bike rides, walks, night game drives, canoeing and cultural tours. It gave them exceptional training in all the smaller wonders of the bush easily missed from within a vehicle. Also being exposed to many different guests, personalities and cultures gave them excellent social skills. This understanding of both the environment and people makes for fantastic guides.
start dates
17 October 2020 - 25 October 2020
19 December 2020 - 26 December 2020
16 January 2021 - 23 January 2021
6 February 2021 - 13 February 2021
13 March 2021 - 20 March 2021
3 July 2021 - 10 July 2021
7 August 2021 - 14 August 2021
11 September 2021 - 18 September 2021
16 October 2021 - 23 October 2021
18 December 2021 - 25 December 2021
detailed itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL ARUSHA. Pick up from Kilimanjaro international airport and group transfer to
Rivertrees Country Inn for overnight.
DAY 2
Morning Arusha city tour and mid-morning transfer to the South of Manyara National Park. Enjoy lunch at the Magara Waterfalls and midafternoon mountain bike ride in to the South gate
of Manyara National Park. Late afternoon game drive to the Wayo Manyara Green Camp. Enjoy dinner on the sandy beach under the stars.
DAY 3
Start the day with an easy walk on the Manyara Lake Shores, various game drive options, sundowners on the waterfalls, swimming in the rock pools and night drive and overnight back in the Wayo Manyara Green Camp.
DAY 4
Early morning game drive out of Manyara, enjoy a treetop walkway en-route out of the park followed by a guided walk through the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu and sampling of local cuisine in a banana plantation. Afternoon transfer in to Karatu near the Crater highlands and overnight in Rhotia Valley Tented Camp.
DAY 5
Early morning departure, game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor and mid-afternoon game
drive in to the Serengeti to arrive in Camp in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner under the stars in this comfortable bush camp.
FEBRUARY, MARCH & DECEMBER
Wayo Nabi Green Camp
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Wayo Banagi River Camp
DAY 6
Morning game drive in the Serengeti, picnic lunch and afternoon game drive in to the Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp to arrive in-time for a late afternoon walking safari inside the Serengeti.
FEBRUARY, MARCH & DECEMBER – Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp – South
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER – Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp – North
DAY 7
Enjoy various options of walking during the entire day, overnight in the same camp.
FEBRUARY, MARCH & DECEMBER – Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp – South
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER – Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp – North
DAY 8
FEBRUARY, MARCH & DECEMBER
Early morning game drive out of the area and drive back to Arusha with packed lunch, day room at Rivertrees Country Inn and later afternoon transfer to JRO for departure.
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Full day game drives in Northern Serengeti. Overnight Wayo Kogatende Green Camp.
DAY 9
Early morning game drive en-route to Kogatende airstrip for flight back to Arusha (Regional Air
10h00/12h15) with packed lunch, day room at Rivertrees Country Inn and later afternoon transfer to JRO for departure.
JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER:
Depart Kogatende Airstrip
accommodation
price
2020 DEPARTURES (USD$ per person)
- SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY 8 DAYS $3,500pp
- SATURDAY 14TH MARCH 8 DAYS $3,500pp
- SATURDAY 4TH JULY 9 DAYS $4,400pp
- SATURDAY 22ND AUGUST 9 DAYS $4,400pp
- SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 9 DAYS $4,400pp
- SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 9 DAYS $4,400pp
- SATURDAY 19TH DECEMBER 8 DAYS $3,500pp
2021 DEPARTURES (USD$ per person)
- SATURDAY 16TH JANUARY 8 DAYS $3,795pp
- SATURDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 8 DAYS $3,795pp
- SATURDAY 13TH MARCH 8 DAYS $3,795pp
- SATURDAY 3RD JULY 8 DAYS $4,415pp
- SATURDAY 7TH AUGUST 8 DAYS $4,415pp
- SATURDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 8 DAYS $4,415pp
- SATURDAY 16TH OCTOBER 8 DAYS $4,415pp
- SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER 8 DAYS $4,415pp
* This rate includes the latest ‘stay 5 pay 4’ special in the Wayo Green Camps!
INCLUSIONS
- All accommodation & meals throughout
- Accommodation in all Wayo properties is
on a full board basis including drinks - Park & Activity fees
- All road transfers
- All internal flights
EXCLUSIONS
- Accommodation at Rivertrees does not include meals or drinks
- Insurance
- Tips
- International flights
additional information
Conditions:
- Departures will be closed 2 months prior to departure if there are no sign ups
- There is a minimum number of 4 pax to run these departures and a maximum of 6 pax
- A supplement will be added to run the departure if only 2 or 3 pax are signed up. Enquire direct for rates
- If only a single sign up, we will offer a private safari or to join a later set departure. Enquire direct for more information
- Full payment is due 2 months before safari start date
- Rates for signed up guests of less than 4 pax will reduce if more guests sign on less than 2 months
before safari start. A refund will be given if full payment has already been made - Rack single supplement is: $350 for all departures.
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