Item: Luxury African Safari: 8-Day Wildlife Adventure
Rating: 5
Author: Nathantg149pd

Luxury African Safari: 8-Day Wildlife Adventure

5.0

1 Rating

Arusha

Save

View All (12)

Embark on a 6-day private budget safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Explore the best of Tanzania’s national parks on a budget and experience the wonders of wildlife and nature.

Duration: 8 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

learn more

Highlights

Arrival In Arusha

Arusha - Upon your arrival at Arusha Airport, our friendly guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we’ll embark on a town tour of Arusha. This vibrant city offers a glimpse into Tanzanian culture and history. Visit the local markets, explore craft shops, and admire the impressive architecture. You’ll also have the opportunity to taste delicious local cuisine. After the tour, relax at your hotel, soaking in the excitement of the upcoming safari adventure.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - We’ll pick you up at 7:00 am sharp after a delicious breakfast and embark on a thrilling 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, also known as “the land of giants.” Once we arrive, we’ll dive right into a morning of exploration, keeping our eyes peeled for the magnificent wildlife that roams these lands. As we soak in the sights and sounds, we’ll pause for a delightful picnic lunch, offering panoramic views of the Tarangire River. After lunch, our adventure continues with another exhilarating game drive. While others may be winding down, we’re just getting started, venturing deeper into the heart of Tarangire. With less congestion, the wildlife sightings are bound to be even more spectacular. As the day draws to a close, we’ll head back to our accommodations at Escarpment Luxury Lodge.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it’s home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration. After breakfast, we depart to Serengeti between 8:45 & 9:00am, Along the way we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We will arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate and a little walk stretch our legs. Proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight inside the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Optional activity. Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for drinking raw cow blood.

Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost. Balloon ride

•Washroom are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping morning as we set out for an early game drive! With fewer safari jeeps around, the park is alive with peace and natural sounds. It’s the perfect time to witness nature’s raw drama – from lion hunts to majestic sunrises painting the horizon. After soaking up these incredible moments, we’ll return to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. But the adventure doesn’t stop there! After fueling up, it’s time for another exhilarating game drive. We’ll embark on an afternoon game drive till late afternoon where we will return to Moyo Luxury Camp for accommodation and overnight.

Remember, bathrooms are located at every gate and picnic site, ensuring comfort throughout our adventure.

Duration: 7-8 hours of pure excitement!

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Get ready to kick off your day with an adrenaline-pumping morning as we set out on an early game drive! With fewer safari jeeps around, the park is alive with peace and natural sounds, making it the perfect time to witness nature’s raw drama – from lion hunts to majestic sunrises painting the horizon. After soaking up these incredible moments, we’ll head back to the lodge for a hearty breakfast. But the excitement doesn’t stop there! After fueling up, it’s time for another exhilarating game drive. We’ll embark on an afternoon game drive until late afternoon, where we will return to Moyo Luxury Camp for accommodation and overnight stay. You’ll be pleased to know that bathrooms are located at every gate and picnic site, ensuring comfort throughout our adventure. Duration: 7-8 hours of pure excitement!

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Our day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as the park comes to life and nocturnal predators like lions finish their night hunts. After the morning game drive, we proceed back to your accommodation for breakfast. In the afternoon we will stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. After lunch proceed with a transit game viewing while heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay. We arrive at our Accommodation in the early evening, for dinner and sunset.

•Note; bathrooms are available on every gate and picnic sites around the park
•Duration;7-8 hours.

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater - Get ready for an epic day of adventure! Our safari kicks off bright and early between 6:30-7:00 am as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier, the greater our chances of spotting the elusive black rhinos! Picture yourself in the comfort of our open-roof 4x4 land cruiser, ready to explore the wonders of the Crater. Standing 600-650 meters high, it’s like stepping into a natural zoo! The landscape here changes with the seasons, offering scenes you’ll only find in Tanzania. After a thrilling morning of wildlife encounters, we’ll pause for a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool – a spot teeming with life and excitement. With satisfied appetites, we’ll embark on more game drives, soaking in the beauty of this unique ecosystem. After our exhilarating day, our guide will drive you back to Arusha.

• Washrooms are located at all entry gates and picnic sites.
• Game drive duration: 7-8 hours of pure safari magic

Departure From Tanzania

Kilimanjaro International Airport - After a delightful breakfast at your cozy accommodation nestled in the charming town of Arusha, it’s time for the next leg of your adventure. Our team will whisk you away to Airport, where you’ll catch your flight to home

What's Included

All activities included unless labelled optional
Professional safari driver & guide
All Entries, Government tax, transport
Warm meals (not in dry boxes) and water
Air-conditioned safari jeep, pop-up roof, cooler fridge & charging ports
All accommodation in Luxury Lodges
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Roundtrip airport transfer
Park fees for all national parks on the itinerary

What's Not Included

Gratitude’s ,All things of personal nature ,Visa ,Travel Insurance

Additional Information

Our luxury African safari is an 8-day experience that takes you on a journey through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Materuni Waterfalls. Witness the big five animals in their natural habitat over a period of 8 days and 7 nights. Expert guides will ensure a memorable and safe experience exploring the diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania.

Location

Arusha Center Inn Tourist

Bondeni Street

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

5.0

(1 Rating)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Nathantg149pd

Sep 28, 2024

Outstanding 8-day safari, the trip of a lifetime! - When we first decided to start planning an Tanzania safari, we quickly found out what so many have before us: there is a huge number of tour companies to choose from, and countless itineraries to explore within them. While interacting with various tour operators to select one, we found James of African Polecat Safaris to consistently demonstrate a clear understanding of what we were looking for and present lodging and activity options that not only appealed the most to us, but that were the most competitively priced. Do not be turned away due to the smaller digital footprint of this company! From our initial inquiries up through settling on an amazing personalized itinerary and through our final trip preparations, James was there for us to answer all questions we had. We changed our itinerary several times due to changes in our availability and what our priorities were while there, and James patiently guided us through it all. On arrival to JKO airport, we were picked up by Brian who handles a lot of their transportation east of Arusha. Brian was exactly where we expected him to be and provided comfortable transportation from JKO to Arusha. Picking us up from Arusha on the first day of our safari was our guide Manfred. Manfred would be staying with us throughout our whole trip, so I really wanted to hit things off with him. Great guy, we liked him immediately. He introduced us to our vehicle where we’d be spending most of the coming week, helped us pack our things into the car, and off we went to enjoy our first day of wildlife viewing. Accompanying us after this first day was Brighton, who came along to get pictures for the company to use on their website and other various media. Brighton was likewise excellent company, and provided his own insights of the local wildlife (we found out later that he helped train others of African Polecat Safaris staff). It is impossible to credit Manfred enough with how fantastic this whole experience was. We booked a private safari for just us two, and Manfred was so kind to make us feel at home in the vehicle and welcome us with water, other drinks, and anything else we needed for the duration of the trip. On a day where we weren’t feeling well, Manfred was happy to alter our daily itinerary slightly (on our request) to return to the hotel sooner than expected. Each evening when having dinner with Manfred, he would ask us what we hoped to see the next day. The first time we had this conversation was after Tarangire (prior to our first day in the Serengeti). I think we said something about seeing a few of the “big five”. The next day, we saw them all (extremely rare), and from then on it became almost a game that we played. We would come up with some requests that were bordering on crazy (“a yawning hippo and more lions” or “two more Mara River crossings”), and every time without fail Manfred would deliver. I can confidently say that Manfred will do the same for you. There’s a lot of time in a car involved in a safari such as ours, and it’s important to expect that going in. These various locations are not very close together (transit ranges from 1.5 to 5 hours), and most of the roads west of Karatu are rough and bumpy. Further, some patience is required to see the sights that you’re looking for. This is why I think that the relationship between guide and client is very important for a trip to be successful. Similar to how James had an excellent feel for what we were looking for in an itinerary, Manfred was easy to talk to and kind, and understood exactly how to make our safari the best it could be. Last point I’ll make about Manfred is that we appreciated the way he shares the road and his knowledge with other guides. His manner of driving is always courteous to others and he frequently speaks to other guides and offers to help them. He’s always positively contributing to radio discussions about wildlife sighting (where others may not be so willing to share that knowledge). We selected a range of activities representative of the northern Tanzania region, including the following: 1 day at Tarangire National Park 2 days at Central Serengeti National Park 2 days at Northern Serengeti National Park 1 day at Ngorongoro Crater National Park 1 day at Lake Manyara/Mto wa Mbu Each park provided exactly what we hoped to see, including the many elephants and baobab trees of Tarangire, the full spectrum of “big five” (even a stray rhino) and a large pride of lions resting near a fresh kill in Central Serengeti, several Mara River crossings (including one where we witnessed no less than six crocodile attacks) at the Northern Serengeti, breathtaking rhino sightings in the Ngorongoro crater, and the wonderful people of Mto wa Mbu just before we had to leave. Manfred and Brighton both were very impressed with how quickly my wife was able to spot hidden animals, and joked that she should come work for the company. For our hotels, we most enjoyed the tented camps (we stayed at Moyo in Central Serengeti, and Baobab and Angata in Northern Serengeti). These offer both comfort and the natural environment we were hoping for, surrounded by wildlife. The food at these camps (and at each of the accommodations we stayed at) was excellent! We loved trying the different local dishes. Though I think the meal I will remember the most is enjoying a boxed lunch gathered around the hood of the jeep, out in the middle of the Serengeti. We would encourage those looking for a great wildlife viewing experience to allow themselves sufficient time to visit each of these parks separately and enjoy their uniqueness. Come visit this beautiful part of the world. But do yourselves a favor and do so with African Polecat Safaris. From start to finish, this experience was unbelievable in every sense and I’m so grateful to James, Brian, Manfred, Brighton, and the whole team for making our safari something that we will never forget.

Review provided by Tripadvisor

From $4,042

Check Availability

From $4,042

Select Date and Tickets

up to 15 guests

1 Adult