Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

– 4 Day / 3 Night Safari Experience
– The Serengeti
– Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, the cradle of life
– Witness the famous big 5 
– Stay in canvas floored tents
– Check off a bucket list item
– Saturday morning optional Miracle Hot Air Balloon Experience

Description

This 4 day safari trip will take you to the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Come ready to experience wildlife like never before, the wildebeest herds, the tree climbing cats and what's known here as the cradle of life. Lastly, come kick up your feet and enjoy the sunsets and sunrises at the lovely abode.

Who This Experience Is Good For

Anyone and everyone, wild about animals and nature.

Meet Our Local Host

Local expert guides who is eager to share all that he knows and loves about the animals found here in his homeland. After spending some days with them, you will have a sense of knowing all things wild found here in Tanzania.

Itinerary

Thursday, Departure/Day 1: Westerwelle to Serengeti

Westerwelle → Nyumbani (Serengeti)

Upon departure, at Westerwelle, you will be met by one of our dedicated safari guides. They will join you for an early light breakfast at the coworking space. Our team members will assist with luggage and escort you to your waiting vehicle, making the start of your safari easy and efficient. Each person will simply need to bring their passport and belongings for the weekend getaway.

Arrival at Nyumbani (Serengeti)

After an eight-hour drive from Arusha town, you will arrive at your tented campsite for the evening located in Central Serengeti. With a complimentary wine bottle and picnic lunch to enjoy along the way, you will pass through the beautiful and lush landscapes of Ngorongoro, and you will see a variety of animals as you make your way to Serengeti. Upon arrival at your camp, you will be served dinner before heading to bed.

Friday, Day 2: Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti: Nyumbani

Today, you can take a morning game drive, the best time to spot big cats around the plains. After your morning drive, relax and cool off, enjoying the scenery of the campsite around you. There are optional activities to do at cost at the campsite, including a walking safari with a ranger. Enjoy cold drinks at the lounge and the community campfire in the evening with other guests. For those going on the hot air balloon tomorrow morning, enjoy an early night's rest; you will be waking up early for your balloon safari.

Saturday, Day 3: Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti: Nyumbani: Morning & Evening Game Drives

Optional Morning Activities:

• Balloon Safari by Miracle Balloon Experience - $575

For those who have opted for the hot air balloon experience, you won’t have breakfast at the camp this morning. You have an early morning as Miracle Balloon Experience will pick you up from Nyumbani for your balloon safari. Your safari from the sky will be unforgettable. When you arrive at the launch site, you can enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies while the sun and balloon begin to rise. Once in the air, you will have immaculate views of the sunrise from above, spotting animals from the sky. Breakfast will be served once you land, and then you’re off back to your camp. It’s up to you if you’d like to have another game drive or relax at the campsite before dinner.

For those who opt out of the hot air balloon experience, there will be a lovely morning game drive to experience more of the Serengeti. As well as an evening game drive right before dusk.

Sunday, Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

Nyumbani → Ngorongoro Crater → Westerwelle

Take advantage of breakfast before we make our way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, often referred to as the “Garden of Eden” for its lush landscape and paradise for animals. You will descend into one of the largest calderas in the world where you will witness wildlife coming together on the crater floor. Though we cannot promise a sighting, the chances are high you will see rhinos gather here. After enjoying a picnic lunch in the park near the hippo’s pool, you will begin a return to Arusha, while enjoying wildlife on the way back home.

What's Included

– Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
– Roundtrip transportation from workspace
– Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land Cruiser with photographic
– All parks entry fees as per itinerary
– 1.5 liters of Mineral drinking water per person per day
– Delicious picnic lunches, when not at accommodations
– Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included at accommodations
– 3x Nights full board accommodation (price based on triple shared occupancy. Price & availability of single occupancy at $450 more the price of shared)
– Roundtrip transportation to The Serengeti and back
– 24/7 Office Assistance

What's Not Included

– Items of personal nature.
– Drinks and beverages in accommodations
– Extra cash for other services not mentioned
– Tips for safari guide and staff

Know Before You Go 

– Minimum Needed: 6 people
– Maximum Capacity: 12 people
– Booking Deadline: 7 days before event
– Weather Dependent: No
– Difficulty Level: Easy - This experience will consist of being in a car or at an abode for most of the time
– Special Clothing Required: Yes - Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen. Also avoid black and blue due to tsetse flies, and instead bring clothes of neutral colors, such as khaki, light or mid-tone brown, beige, olive and green.
– Special Dietary Restrictions: All dietary needs catered with advance notice
– Extra Cash: Needed for tipping your guide, safari staff and additional services
– Transportation: Round trip, door-to-door service
– Additional Information: Packed water, wine/drinks of choice, and snacks are highly encouraged.