7 days tanzania classic camping safari

7 DAYS TANZANIA CLASSIC CAMPING SAFARI

Itinerary

Highlights

  • The most famous destinations to be covered in this package
  • Higher Chances of seeing the Big 5 and watch the Great Migration of zebras and wildebeest
  • Classic game drives without any specific physical challenges
  • At comfortable lodges or tented camps
  • All in good locations with nice views and quiet inspiring surroundings
  • 7 days in Tarangire N P, Manyara N P, Ngorongoro & Serengeti National Park

  • Day 1

    Arrival Arusha
    Christian House for overnight stay

    You will be met upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport by Zagas Explorer driver guide and be driven to the Christian House for overnight stay and a safari briefing. Bed and breakfast

  • Day 2

    Tarangire National Park
    Overnight at the Public Campsite at Tarangire full board

    After breakfast, driving to Tarangire, Tanzania’s fifth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. Driving time without game viewing – 2 hours. Overnight at the Public Campsite at Tarangire full board

  • Day 3

    Lake Manyara National Park
    Overnight at a public campsite at Lake Manyara. Full board

    In the morning you’ll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park with its lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees, takes its name from the Masai word for “euphorbia tirucalli”, a bush which is used to make a thorny hedge to protect their cattle. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. If you are lucky you may see the Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia tortilis” tree. The birdlife is also abundant with flamingos, pelicans, hornbills and plenty of forest species. Driving time without game viewing 2 – 2, 5 hours. Overnight at a public campsite at Lake Manyara. Full board

  • Day 4-5

    Serengeti National Park
    2 Overnight at a public campsite at Central or Eastern Serengeti. Full board

    From Lake Manyara you proceed via the Rift Valley Escarpment and Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area towards Serengeti one of the most famous wildlife conservation areas in the world. First you reach for a short walk at the Naabi Hill Kopjes (huge granite boulders) where you can go for a short walk. After lunch you continue on game drives all afternoon at the vast Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous game reserves worldwide and named after the ancient Masai word ‘Siringet’, meaning endless plains. Driving time without game viewing 4-5 hours. 2 Overnight at a public campsite at Central or Eastern Serengeti. Full board

  • Day 6

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Overnight at a public campsite at Ngorongoro Crater. Full board

    Early morning game drives at Serengeti and visit to the hippo pools and Seronera Visitor’s Center. After breakfast in the bush you will proceed with your game drives at Serengeti until early afternoon till it is time to return to Ngorongoro where you reach your campsite located right at the Crater Rim providing wonderful views to the Crater. Driving time without game viewing - 3 hours. Overnight at a public campsite at Ngorongoro Crater. Full board

  • Day 7

    Depart for Arusha
    Breakfast and Packed Lunch

    In the morning (till midafternoon) you have time to explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations and one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in its natural habitat.

    There are various options to spend the reminder of the day (at additional cost):

    • Visit of a Masai Village (extra cost of 30 USD per vehicle)
    • Game drive at the Ngorongoro Crater Floor (295 USD Ngorongoro Crater Fee per vehicle)
    • Ranger guided Nature Walk along the Crater Rim (25 USD per person
    Return to Arusha after completing your game drives or other activities at Ngorongoro. Driving time without game viewing 3 hours. Breakfast and packed lunch included.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Cost Per Person = USD.1,900
Booking Enquiry

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Key Tour Inclusions

  • 07 days private safari from / to Arusha
  • Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
  • Services of a professional safari guide
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees (24 hours at Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
  • Game drives at Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Park
  • 01 overnight in Arusha on BB
  • 05 overnights at public campsites on FB
  • 3 meals per day prepared by an experienced safari chef
  • Camping equipment (tents, mattresses, chairs, tables, cooking utensils (please bring your own sleeping bag)
  • 2 ltr mineral water per person / day during game drives
  • Flying Doctor Evacuation insurance cover
  • Tourist Development Levy
  • Wildlife Management Area Fees
  • 18 % VAT

Key Tour Exclusions

  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide
  • Travel insurance
  • Overnights at Arusha before/after the safari
  • Laundry
  • Drinks & beverages
  • Sleeping bag (20 USD rental fee)
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Cost Per Person = USD.1,900
Booking Enquiry

Booking Terms & Conditions

Basic guidelines to aid you as you plan to make your booking to travel to Africa on your Safari Expedition. This is not an exhaustive list, our Tour consultants are always standby to give you all the necessary guidance accordingly.

Booking Procedure

All applications for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Client by way of letter, facsimile or e-mail addressed to Zagas Explorer.
No reservation will be deemed made unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Zagas Explorer. Provisional reservations will only be held for 14 days, after which the booking will be released. Please ensure the following information is included:

      » Date and time of arrival
      » Number of people and room requirement
      » Full names of client, and ages of children in the group (if applicable)
      » Any special requirements

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled are charged as below:

      » Between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the Reservation made.

Rates

All amounts are denominated in US Dollars and payments must be made in the nominated currency. In the case of any future increases in fuel, currency fluctuations, component costs or government taxes, Zagas Explorer reserves the right to renegotiate the rates. Conservancy fees are mandatory and will be included in the invoice.

Deposit Requirements

A refundable deposit of 30% is to be received by Zagas Explorer within 7 working days from date of confirmation. The final balance of 70% of the total value of the reservation(s) will be payable at least 30 days prior to the guests arrival.

Refunds

Should any client arrive late or request an early departure, no refund will be granted. Whilst Zagas Explorer will ensure that all anticipated accommodation will be available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature against Zagas Explorer for a refund, either in part or whole, if any accommodation and or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative was found – or if guests were unable to make use of the service for any reason.

Insurance

All guests should take out comprehensive insurance cover when paying their confirmation deposit, to cover them for cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, personal baggage, emergency evacuation back home and money.

Disclaimer

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed and construed according to the laws of Tanzania. Neither Zagas Explorer, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death whether occasioned by negligence or not. In addition, the company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other detail and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other causes whatsoever. The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

The company may, at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passenger's booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Cost Per Person = USD.1,900
Booking Enquiry

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