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5 Day Secrets of Tanzania Lodge Safari
Jevas Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania
Northern Tanzania Safari
Come to Tanzania and observe amazing animals while touring its three epic national parks. On this four-day camping safari, you will explore the Tarangire National Park with its huge elephant herds, the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano filled with wild animals, ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. Others include zebras, eland, gazelles, Baboon and many others.
Key information
- Join group tour
- Group size: max 6 persons per vehicle
- Children policy: Children are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting and ending point: Arusha
- Languages: English-speaking guides
- All park fees are included
Meet the guides
Thomas
Highlights
- Observe Big Five animals, various bird species
- Visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
- Transport in a Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof
- 4 nights accommodation
- Three meals per day on safari
- Roundtrip airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
3 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
Jevas hotel
https://jevashotelencore.com
It's a 2-star hotel located in Arusha, a 14-minute walk from Uhuru Monument, Jevas Hotel Arusha provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a bar, and a shared lounge. Each room at the 2-star hotel has city views and free WiFi. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service, and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, a shower, and free toiletries. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric teapot. Jevas Hotel Arusha has a terrace. Arusha Central Market is a 15-minute walk from the accommodation, while Sakina supermarket is 1.3 miles away.
Fanaka Lodge
A central gateway to major tourist destinations of the northern circuit. Offering lodge and camping facilities, it is located in a small township of Mto wa Mbu. Covering a distance of 130 km and about 1.5 hours drive from Arusha en route to the famous Ngorongoro and Serengeti Parks. Situated at the foot of the Great Rift Valley and near the entrance gate of Lake Manyara National Park at a distance of only 2 km away. Very centrally located for game drive visits to Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti Parks as well as trips to lakes Eyasi and Natron.
Program
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)– Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimnjaro Airport (JRO), you will be welcomed by kiliholidays transfer driver and taken to Jevas hotel or Similar within Arusha. The rest of the day will be at leisure and you can either relax at the hotel. In the evening you will attend a briefing in preparation of the upcoming safari.
- Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Mto wa Mbu
After a short briefing in the morning, you will travel to the Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse parks in Tanzania. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos – an awesome (pink) sight. However more than 500 other bird species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals. Troops of monkeys live in the forests, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests on the grassy plains and elephants and lions in the acacia woodlands. From the open roof of the vehicle you will be able to watch the animals and absorb the landscape. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the park to make your way to Fanaka Lodge.
- Lunch; Dinner
Day 3: Mto wa Mbu – Ngorongoro Crater tour – Mto wa Mbu
After an early start you will drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is almost 600 m deep, approximately 20 km wide and the massive caldera is home to an amazing variety of animals. On your game drive you have the possibility of seeing all different kinds of mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and mountain reedbucks. You might also see spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After a picnic lunch in the crater and some more game viewing, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel back to Mto wa Mbu, where you will spend another night at the Fanaka Lodge.
- Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 4: Mto wa Mbu – Tarangire National Park – Arusha
After breakfast you continue to another park on the Northern Circuit, the Tarangire National Park. This park with its endless grasslands, huge baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River and seasonal swamps is home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Animals gather at the river and you should be able to see elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs and reedbucks all year round. Furthermore, the park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen every once in a while, but cheetahs are rarely spotted. After an extensive game drive, you will leave the park in the afternoon and return to Arusha by early evening and overnight at Jevas hotel.
- Breakfast; Lunch
Day 5: Departure
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Breakfast
Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, there is the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee
Location
Tarangire National Park
Is a national park in Tanzania's Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. The Tarangire Ecosystem is defined by the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras. During the dry season, thousands of animals concentrate in Tarangire National Park from the surrounding wet-season dispersal and calving areas.
It covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometers (1,100 square miles). The landscape is composed of granitic ridges, river valleys, and swamps. Vegetation is a mix of Acacia woodland, Combretum woodland, seasonally flooded grassland, and baobab trees.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area spans vast expanses of highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands, and forests. Established in 1959 as multiple land-use areas, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing, it includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera. The property has global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of globally threatened species, the density of wildlife inhabiting the area, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, and other animals into the northern plains. Extensive archaeological research has also yielded a long sequence of evidence of human evolution and human-environment dynamics, including early hominid footprints dating back 3.6 million years.
Lake Manyara National Park
Is a protected area in Tanzania's Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. It is administered by the Tanzania National Parks Authority and covers an area of 325 km2 (125 sq mi) including about 230 km2 (89 sq mi) lake surface. More than 350 bird species have been observed on the lake.
Food
Zicasso Expeditions offer vegan, vegetarian, regular, and gluten-free food as well. For other dietary requirements, simply tell us in advance. They are happy to work out something and happy to keep your tummy happy.
- Breakfast or brunch: You can expect anything from omelets to quiches with a variety of salads. Continental breakfast is also typically served with toast, sausage, pastries, charcuterie, cold meat, coffee, and tea. Cereals, fruits, bread, eggs, and cheese are also very common.
- Lunch: More often than not, lunches are served picnic style in the middle of your game drive. Sometimes, guides/drivers also take you back to the lodge or camp for a hearty meal before going on an afternoon or sundowner game drive. Food is usually composed of sandwiches and fruits.
- High tea: Before setting off to your late afternoon game drive, afternoon snacks or bitings, as it is usually called in East Africa will be provided. Freshly roasted peanuts or cashews, cakes, sandwiches, biscuits, quiches, and tarts are usual.
- Sundowners: On your final game drive of the day, you will be enjoying alcoholic beverages (think wine and beer) with snacks such as nuts, dried fruits, and savories as you watch the sunset across the wildlife-ridden fields.
- Dinner: Prepared at the lodge or campsite, dinner is usually served in three courses: soup, mains, and pudding. Butternut soup, vegetable curry, and fruit pudding is a very common combo, but of course, there will be a variety during your stay ranging from meat, fish, and pasta dishes served with assorted vegetables and sauces.
- Drinks: For the drinks, it could be anything from water to coffee and tea to wine and beer. Filtered water is typically available but in the event that it’s not, the camp or lodge will either tell you in advance or provide water for you to drink each day.
As a general rule of the thumb, the level of sophistication and the number of options available depend on the lodge’s distance from suppliers. It has been said that “the more remote the lodge, the simpler the menu, and the closer it is to the city center or towns, the more sophisticated the menu.” This can really be expected but this doesn’t mean you can underestimate the culinary powers of the safari lodge chefs. As a matter of fact, you can be surprised. People with special diets don’t have to worry as well.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Whole food
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Masai village visit - 20 USD per person
Oldupai Gorge museum - 55 USD per person
Walking Safari - 50 USD per person
Night Game Drive - 100 USD per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike for 2hrs - 100 USD per person
Spa treatments
Spa treatments are available at all hotels and lodges at an extra cost. Massage, body scrubs, facial, and more are available once you land in Tanzania and you really need to do them. Some options may include:
Stress relieving massage
A Full Back Massage, Concentration on areas of Tension including the legs.
Indian head massage
A relaxing scalp and shoulder massage
Pampering facial
Scalp massage and deep conditioning treatment
Pedicure and foot massage
Hot stone massage. Another popular treatment at spas is the hot stone massage, which offers the same benefits as Swedish massage with the addition of carefully placed warmed stones on the body.
What's included
- Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Transfer to a hotel in Arusha and back to the airport
- Accommodation before and after safari (double rooms, breakfast included)
- Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 with pop-up roof
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide
- 24/7 phone support
- All park fees
- All accommodation under your program
- Three meals per day on safari
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- Thermos with hot tea/coffee
- Medical kit
- Binocular (1 per SUV)
- Wet wipes
- FREE Orphanage visit to provide supplies you have to kids
What's not included
- Air tickets
- Visa fee
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
- Insurance
- Tips to your safari guide
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
44 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Pick-up is included in the price. You can also land in Nairobi by connecting the flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport or you can connect the shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha as it's a 5 hours' drive.
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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