Tanzania Big Five Camping / Lodge Safari
3
Days Tanzania Safari
Safari Overview
This 3-day safari gives you a chance to witness amazing animals and sleep in very good accommodation. Kim.tours will immerse you in the unspoiled nature of real Africa. You will see wild animals up close and take photos of the wonderful landscapes of Tanzania. All this with the assistance of a tour operator based in Arusha. This tour include full board, a personal English-speaking guide, and private use of a 4x4 Jeep (mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars included). Kim.tours invites you to join a 3-day private safari in Tanzania. This safari will take you to the Tanzania's best locations such as Ngorongoro Crater which is known also as the Garden of Eden, and Serengeti National Park. Get a chance to see the "Big Five" and other animals such as impalas, zebras, buffalos, etc. Over hundreds of animals at Serengeti, to the diversity of Ngorongoro with the chance to spot some of the rarest species like the black Rhino. You will feel being one with nature as you will spend your nights in various great campsites/lodge/tented camp. Witness what Tanzania has to offer! you will have memorable adventures with professional staffs and experienced guides and cooks, our safari start from Arusha and end to Arusha.
3
Days / 2 Nights
Safari in Tanzania
Luxury Safari
DAY 1
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti
We will pick you up from your lodge and depart to Serengeti National Park for game drives and packed lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight. Serengeti is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators: leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
DAY 2
Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
A Lodge/Tented Camp in Ngorongoro / Karatu
You will wake up early and enjoy a magical game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, depart to Ngorongoro for overnight at accommodation located on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Early the next morning, you will get a chance to descend inside the crater and see many animals as they are more active this time of the day. Overnight stay in the Ngorongoro at Simba B Campsite / Lodge / Tented Camp on full board basis.
DAY 3
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) to Arusha
DINNER & OVERNIGHT AT
Upon request at extra cost
After breakfast, we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives, may spot again many wildlife animals like a lion, cheetah, hyenas, zebra, wildebeest, rhino and so many then have your lunch at any picnic site arranged by your Guide and once we finish the game drives, we will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) / Arusha Airport or Arusha town where we end the safari.
Camping Accommodation
Suggested Accommodations
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular Ensuite options for your tour, in a group of minimum of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
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Option E1: $1,365 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania. (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Tukaone Camps | Osinon Camp, Central Serengeti [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Pamoja Farm Lodge | Omega View Hotel, Karatu [Sharing on double / twin room]
Option E2: $1,505 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps | Heritage Camp Seronera, Central Serengeti [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp | Rhino Lodge NCA, NCA [Sharing on double / twin room]
Option E3: $1,560 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Sueno de Africa Luxury Camp Central Serengeti [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, NCA, NCA [Sharing on double / twin room]
Option E4: $1,960 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Serengeti Serena Lodge, Central Serengeti [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp, NCA, NCA [Sharing on double / twin room]
Option E5: $2,960 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - The Rim Room, NCA [Sharing on double / twin room]
Option E6: $4,960 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite, NCA [Sharing on double / twin room]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and add-on tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Basic Camping Packages
Below are packages with basic camping for your tour, in a group of minimum two adults. On basic camping tours, you sleep in small dome tents that are pitched at campsites & bathrooms are shared. A cook travels with you & prepares meals.
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Option C1: $1,165 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania (20%Off - East Africa Resident)
- Stay at Seronera Campsite, Central Serengeti [Sharing on double / twin room]
- Stay at Ngorongoro Campsite, NCA, NCA [Sharing on double / twin room]
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).
Single room:
Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
Gold Crest Hotel - USD 100
The African Tulip - USD 149
Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double sharing room:
Kutoka Lodge - USD 42
Gold Crest Hotel - USD 60
The African Tulip - USD 112
Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 250
Triple sharing room:
Kutoka Lodge - USD 39
Gold Crest Hotel - USD 50
The African Tulip - USD 93
Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 188
All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport. Please check our page on how to get to Arusha.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
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This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari.
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Arusha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly Into Serengeti
From Arusha to Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari land cruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
Meals
Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Arusha to Central Serengeti takes about 7 to 7.5 hours (305 km)
Day 2 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
Day 3 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari.
- Daily game drives while on Safari with A professional driver/ guide.
- Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
- Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you.
- Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2 and breakfast and lunch on day 3 of your trip.
- Game drives, Concession/camping fees, Accommodation, all park entry fees, all Taxes and VAT on tour fees and Service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle from your hotel in Arusha to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
- Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide.
Exclusions
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last
- Pre & Post Accommodation in Arusha (Can be arranged upon request at an extra cost)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise). Accommodation in Arusha. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
- Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
- Wildlife Management Authority (WMA) fees of US $10 per person per day (where applicable)
- Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your Safari can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
- Domestic Flights to Serengeti from Arusha or other transport to Arusha. We can however arrange Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport pickup and drop off for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
- Tips (Tipping guidelines) Tips for the crew - we recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage Insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.
Add-ons
Addition Price (Option) – Per person
Balloon Safari USD 599 or Walking Safaris USD 60-100 or Visit Masai Boma USD 30
Optional Safari Activities:
Add-on tours in Serengeti
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 599 per person
Rhino Tracking: USD 135 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 60 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 100 per person
Information on Serengeti Add-on tours
Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 30 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 50 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 50 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours
Payment Policy:
To reserve this tour, a payment of 30% of the total price must be made at the time of reservation. The balance of 70% can be made on arrival in Tanzania, prior to the departure of your tour. Your deposit can either be made by means of a Bank Transfer, with the addition of a 50 US Dollar bank charge, or by Credit Card which incurs an additional bank charge of 5%.
The final payment can be made either by Credit Card, again with the addition of a 5% bank charge, or in cash in US Dollars (US Dollar Bills should not be older than year 2009).
REMITTANCE ADVICE AND BANKING DETAILS:
REMIT TO: Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris Limited
BANK: Stanbic Bank Tanzania Limited Centre
BRANCH: Centre
SWIFT CODE: SBICTZTX
ACCOUNT NO: 9120001963811 (USD) OR 9120001963765 (TZS)
NOTE:
• Please note that bank charges are not included in the tour package value and should not be deducted from payment.
• Please display the above booking reference on your remittance advice to ensure correct allocation and forward to accounts@kim.tours
• Payments sent to us by way of post are at risk of interception, loss, alteration and/or theft and payment of your account will remain your responsibility until it is received by our offices in Arusha or any our authorized collection points.
OTHER:
• It is a condition of travel that guests must have insurance cancellation/curtailment, medical expenses, and default and baggage loss.
• All extras to be settled direct by guests
• Please note that Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris Limited cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred by any airline delays.
• Accreditation Terms and Conditions apply and are available for download through the Kim Tours Window. Kim'zebra Adventures & Safaris Limited (Co. Reg. No.139898591), Physical address: Plot no. 14 & 15, Block "J" Area "F" Along Swahili Street, Arusha, Tanzania.
The Tour Price Includes
- Bottled mineral water in the vehicle while on safari.
- Pick up and drop off at Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
- Accommodation and meals per the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
- Lunch and dinner on day 1, breakfast, lunch and dinner on day 2 and breakfast and lunch on day 3 of your trip.
- In case of a camping safari: camping gear like tents, camping mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, camping chairs, etc.
- Game drives, Concession fees, Accommodation, All park entry fees, Government tax 18% VAT on tour fees and Service which cost nearly 100% of the total cost.
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle from your hotel in Arusha to the parks and back (other pick-up points possible, please contact us for the right price)
- Ground transportation in a 8 setter or 6 setter 4x4 Safari vehicle with English Speaking Driver guide: -
- 8 setter Safari vehicle has 6 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
- 6 setter Safari vehicle has 4 windows seats (in the passenger cabin) and 1 window seat next to the driver (in front)
- Accommodation of your choice: from budget camping to staying in luxurious lodges, we can arrange it for you (the prices mentioned above are for overnight stays in Standard to Mid-range hotels/lodge/tented Camps according to the program, other prices are applicable for the other accommodation options).
The Tour Price Excludes
- Meals not listed above. eg Breakfast on the first day and dinner on the last day.
- Tanzania Visa cost which is 50% except for Canadian and USA passport holders which is US$100.
- International and Domestic Flights and departure taxes (Quoted separately where applicable)
- Optional activities and excursions (short safari/tour after your Safari can be arranged upon request at an extra cost).
- Accommodation in Arusha. If you wish, we can however assist you in finding a place that corresponds to your needs and budget.
- Flights or other transport to Arusha. We can however arrange airport pickup for you. Let us know your itinerary and we’ll make it happen!
- Tips for the crew. We recommend a tip of 25 USD per day for your guide, and 15 USD per day for your cook, to be divided between each member of your group.
- Serengeti balloon ride, per person Adult (Above 16yrs) $599, Child (7-16yrs) $545. {Central All year round, Western 15th May - 30th Oct, and North 15th June - 15th Jan} Daily launch at dawn (6:30am) returning approx. 9:45am.
- Inoculations and personal insurance (e.g. Tanzania Visa, Travel, Medical and Baggage insurance, A doctor for the group, Laundry, Souvenirs, Telephone, Beverages (available to purchase) and all other services that are not mentioned as included.
- Holiday Surcharge : A supplement of US $ 40.00 per person per day will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31 December and 1st January
- A supplement of US $ 35.00 per person will apply to all bookings between Friday 3rd and Monday 6th April (for all 4 days) as Easter holiday surcharge.
