If you have unlimited time to spend in East Africa, this is the Camping Safari for you. Experience an exciting safari in Tanzania’s premier Northern game parks which include Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and end your memorable camping tour relaxing on the beaches of Zanzibar.
On arrival you will be taken down to Tarangire National Park, where the Tarangire River provides a dry season lure for animals providing interesting game viewing encounters for guests. From here you will be taken to Lake Manyara Park, home to rich bird life, tree climbing Lions and its Hippotamus at closer range than many other places. After enjoying a day’s game drive we head towards the Serengeti where you will spend the next two days exploring the vast park through early morning and late afternoon game drives. You may even opt for an early morning balloon safari followed by a champagne breakfast on one of the days to follow the Wildebeest trail from above.
From here you will be taken to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a day’s game drive to discover the 25,000 large game animals that live here. This crater is also known for the large number of Lions that live here; the densest population in the world.
Our tour ends at the exotic Spice Island known as Zanzibar for a few days of rest and relaxation to complete your “Bush and Beach” Experience.
Camping and Beach Hotel
Arusha, Tanzania
8.00am
Cameras and Camcorders
To Capture these wonderful memories
Binoculars
Make sure you don’t miss a thing!
Head Torch
Its always great to have – there are no street lights on safari
A good book or cards
For relaxation between Safaris
Wind Jacket ( light weight or poncho)
For those chilly mornings
Footwear
Comfortable hiking boots and/or sturdy footwear for walking safaris and sandals whilst in camp
Fleece Jacket
For chilly nights around the campfire
Comfortable clothing
Bring light clothing but avoid white because of the dust from the savannah
Sunhat and Glasses
To protect you from this strong sun
Swimwear
For those cool pools & river rafting
Sunscreen
To protect you from being burnt
Sleeping Bags (Season 3) & Camping Pillow
For those ‘comfortable’ nights under the stars
A Solid Bag or Rucksack
Remember 15kgs limit for domestic flights and is easier to stack in safari jeeps and small planes
Insect repellant
We want to protect your delicate skin from being munched on by the little insects.
Early pick up from your hotel as we drive towards the less congested wildlife paradise, Tarangire National Park for a full day’s game drive. The park becomes most active during the dry season between July and November, when large herds of game attracted to the everlasting waters of the Tarangire River make this reserve every bit as appealing as the Serengeti. We pitch camp for a night under the stars at our chosen campsite. (Lunch & Dinner included)
Activities: Game Drive, Sundowners
We are up early for a dawn Game Drive, before returning for a hearty breakfast back at camp, after which we head towards Lake Manyara. Regardless of the direction we approach Manyara from, the view is always fantastic. This shallow lake offers dramatic the view is always fantastic; this shallow lake is home to Tree Climbing Lions; Hippopotamus and rich Birdlife which allows you to view at a closer range than many other places. We camp overnight at a campsite in Karatu. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Activities: Game Drive, Sundowners
After breaking up camp we drive to the great Serengeti National Park viewing game enroute. We spend the next two days relaxing at the campsite and enjoying morning and late afternoon game drives. Overnight at Seronera campsite. Serengeti is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park covering 14,736 square kilometres and adjoins with the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. With a Wildebeest population of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which include Zebra, Thomson’s Gazelle, Impala, Topi, Grants Gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s Dik Dik, Klipspringer, Roan, Oryx, Oribi, Waterbuck, Buffalo, Giraffe and Warthog), it is sure to attract a string of prey such as Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena, Golden Jackals and Bat Eared Foxes. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Activities: Game Drives
The general pattern of the migration is as follows: Late November and December, the Wildebeest migration arrive on the short grass plains of the South and East of Seronera Serengeti area around Ndutu, this includes the north of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Wildebeest and Zebra stay here through January, February and March, with most calves born in a short window around February. Gradually they spread west, then by May the Serengeti’s Wildebeest move north, migrating to fresh grazing and water in the Moru Kopjes area and West Serengeti. By October the Wildebeest herds migrate again heading south, through Western Loliondo and the Serengeti National Park’s Lobo area, returning to the green shoots on the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti in November.
In June they congregate around the Western Corridor of the Serengeti before moving further northwards during July and August into the Maasai Mara in Kenya where epic river crossings may be witnessed. September sees the herds spread out across the northern Serengeti, where the Mara River gushes through the northern Serengeti from Kenya’s adjacent Maasai Mara Game Reserve offering more spectacular scenes of great panic and confusion at river crossings.
By October the Wildebeest herds are migrating again with more accord: all are heading south, through western Loliondo and the Serengeti National Park’s Lobo area, returning to the green shoots which follow the rains on the short grass plains of the southern Serengeti in November. Then the whole process starts again
We spend the full day exploring the Serengeti and depending on the season we will follow the migratory herds and the track Big Five. ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Main Activities: Game Drive
After an early breakfast, we drive south to the magnificent Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai Gorge to view the humanoid bones and fossil footprints, whilst game watching enroute. As dusk ensues we set up camp at the Simba Campsite on the edge of the crater rim though the views are fantastic. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Main Activities: Game Drives & Fossil Hunting
Before we head into the Ngorongoro crater to enjoy a full day crater tour, we promise a great sunrise whilst you enjoy your breakfast. Ngorongoro is home to lush green, rain-watered vegetation, desert plants and holds a staggering amount of wildlife. This drive promises vast herds of Giraffes, Zebra, Wildebeest, Elephants, and if lucky you will be able to see Lions, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Rhinoceros! After this full day game drive you will be able to enjoy the comforts of a night in a lodge, a welcome break after several nights camping. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Main Activities: Crater Tour & Game Drives
Today we head to Zanzibar and on arrival at the Spice Island you will be met and taken to your hotel, where you will be able enjoy a welcome Sundowner and leisurely dinner. (Breakfast & Dinner included)
Main Activities: Swim, Sundowners
The“Tandem Skydive” tour. includes: A short brief; 15 minute plane ride over the coastline; At 12,000 feet, you will jump out while attached to the front of an instructor and experience free fall for about 50 seconds; Your instructor will then open the parachute and you will have a 5 minute canopy flight back to the skydive center for a soft landing right on the beach.
Today is a much needed day to relax at the hotel, explore your surroundings, take a walk along the beach, cool dip in the Ocean and perhaps enjoy a Sundowner before dinner. (Breakfast & Dinner included).
Main Activities: Swimming, Walking, Sundowners
Optional Activities:Tandem Skydive; Dolphins spotting; Jozani Forest Walking tour;
Today there is a half day walking tour in a spice farm (Shamba), where you will you will find your senses awakened by the scents of thes spices, herbs and tropical fruits that grow here; Clove, Lemongrass, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Turmeric, Vanilla, Coconuts, Papaya, Chili, Jackfruit, Cardamom, Cassava and Oranges to name but a few. Your experienced tour guide will explain how the local spices, herbs and fruits are grown and cultivated and you will discovre how the crops are used. After the tour you will experience a traditional Swahili lunch at the farm and it is here you will be able to taste the different uses of the spices (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
Main Activities: Spice Farm Tour
Final breakfast and then sadly you will have to check out before transfer to Stone Town airport for your flight back to Arusha. (Breakfast included)
