9 days Tanzania luxury safari (with special Areas)
Trip information
9 days Tanzania luxury safari is the best package where travellers visit special areas during a trip not only national parks. Safari in Tanzania can be in different forms. Many people understand that being inside the national park is the best of it. From our experience, you can as well get better outside the park especially in Wildlife Management areas where you will as well contribute directly to the village development. This package will take you to the Wildlife Management area as part of your game safari. Randilen is a Wildlife Managed Area (WMA) located near Tarangire National Park. A WMA is a land set aside for wildlife conservation which is managed by the village with partnership with the government. In this arrangement the village gets percentage of what visitor pay to stay or do game drive in the area. Randilen is located at the border of Tarangire National park end game drive in this area is quiet, not crowded, and very special. Remember wild animals does not have boarders, and since wildlife management areas are all located at boarders of National Parks, animals are also around these areas.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
Nature Responsible Safari Welcomes you to Tanzania. Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and proceed to the immigration desk for a visa stamp. You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and will have someone waiting for you with a banner of your name at the arrivals zone. After everything is settled and everyone is settled, you will start your journey towards Haradali Home, your first accommodation. Before leaving the desk, make sure your passport is correctly stamped. Depart the airport and drive to Haradali home for dinner and overnight.
Haradali Home is a homestay that allows you to have one-on-one interaction with a Tanzanian family. Unlike a hotel, it allows flexibility and gives a home-like atmosphere. Feel like you’ve found a long-lost family at our property, and enjoy your night around laughter and love. Explore the garden and small farm and interact with different people on the property. We can’t wait to have you with us.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Haradali Home
Day 2 : DRIVE TO RANDILEN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA TARANGIRE
This is the day you begin your journey to explore Tanzania. You will have your breakfast at around 0730 hours and leave Haradali’s home at around 0800 hours. You will leave with your guide towards Randilen, which is a wildlife-managed
You will go through different small towns and see the bustling life of Tanzanians. You will arrive at Randilen WMA Area at around noon. Get a break for a few minutes as you enjoy the breathtaking viewpoint. After a while, you will continue with your drive towards your accommodation, Olkeri Lodge.
Have a hot lunch and settle in for a few hours before you go ahead and embark on an evening drive to catch sight of the sunset. Take in this calm atmosphere before you head back for dinner and an overnight stay in preparation for the following day’s safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Olkeri Lodge
DAY 3: FULL GAME DRIVE IN RANDILEN
On this day; you will leave for early game drive or opt for game drive that is a bit delayed. Have breakfast and head over to your safari car in preparation for your game drive. As part of great safari experience, you will return back to the camp for hot lunch, relax and leave for an afternoon game drive. This way is the best for safari—all meals and overnight at Olkeri Tented Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Olkeri Lodge
DAY 4: GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE
It is finally time for you to move to a new place for a new adventure. (morning walk is possible before leaving Randilen for Tarangire National Park) On this day you will depart to Tarangire for a full day. If you are a fan of elephants then Tarangire is the place for you. Known as the ‘home of elephants’, Tarangire is famous for holding a large number of elephant herds. It was named after the Tarangire River, which crosses the park. Tarangire is a vast park that holds almost all of the big five except the Rhino. It is rich in vegetation and wildlife
Apart from many families of elephants you will see other animals like Lions, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, leopards etc. This park has an area of 2,850 km². The Tara River is used by animals for water. Tarangire National Park also has very large baobab trees that have lived for many years. You will have a picnic lunch as you watch the stunning view of Tarangire close to Tara River.
In the evening, you will head towards Gibbs Farm where you will enjoy a touch of class and elegance under the beautiful African stars. Dinner and overnight at Gibbs Farm
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Gibbs Farm
DAY 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE TO NGORONGORO
On this day, you will be moving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Scientists argue and claim this to be the 8th wonder of the world, but it still hasn’t been established. We’ll leave that decision to you. On this day, you will leave with a packed lunch and have your breakfast at around 8:00 a.m.
Ngorongoro is a Maasai word that means ‘Black Hole’ which actually symbolizes the crater formation that looks like a hole when viewed from above.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of about 260 square kilometers. Get to explore Africa’s ‘Garden of Eden’ in the comfort of your safari vehicle and spot the Big five elephant, buffalo, leopard, black mane lion, and the rare black rhino. You will also be able to see hyenas, jackals, flamingos, and yawning hippos. On this day, you will descend into the crater, which is filled with both vegetation, forestry and animals. The crater was formed by volcanic activities in the past that caused the creation of a caldera. The caldera got deeper and bigger, with a depth of about 610 meters. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch in the heart of this ancient volcanic crater, close to the hippo pool, after the game drive. Head back to Gibbs Farm Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Gibbs Farm
DAY 6: FULL DAY REST AT GIBBS FARM
Today is your day to relax at Gibbs Farm. Having a day to relax will be one of the best decisions you have for your safari. Gibbs is beautiful! Gibb’s Farm is private property, and priority of activities and services is given to all in-house guests. Enjoy all of the activities available throughout the gardens, farmyard, bordering forests, and the nearby village of Tloma. Your day at Gibbs Farm will be among your best days; you will agree on this after the safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Gibbs Farm
DAY 7: DRIVE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for another game drive in the northern Serengeti and proceed with the game drive to the central Serengeti. Stop for your packed lunch in the middle of nowhere, then proceed with a game drive exploring this beautiful park, which has the award of being the best national park in Africa. Arrive at Serengeti Melia Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Melia Hotel Arusha
DAY 8: CENTRAL SERENGETI
Today you will have full day of exploring the central Serengeti, and for maximum utilization of time, I will advise that you depart the camp with a packed lunch. The endless plain of Serengeti will give you a great picture of why Serengeti is the best national Park and you made a great choice to be part of it. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Melia Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Melia Hotel Arusha
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
Enjoy the breakfast then leave the lodge for morning game drive on your way to Seronera Airstrip for 1100hrs flight to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha you will meet another driver who will take you for lunch then transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Departure can be from Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro Airport depending on your onward flight timings. We hope that you had a great safari experience with us, we can’t wait to host your friends and family in the near future.
The end of your 9 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari
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- Included
- Specialized Safari guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance Park Fees
- All Meals
- All airport Transfers
- Coffee and Tea in the car
- Accommodations
- Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Any item for personal use such us telephone bills
- Tips to safari guides and porters
- Health / travel insurance
- Masai boma visit and Olduvai Visit
- Any local or international flight and departure taxes.
- Day By Day Itinerary Map