12 days – Bush & Beach Tanzania private guided safari Mafia Island

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12 days
Private Safari
Arusha - Mafia Island
Tanzania
Min Age : N/A
Tour Details

This is a classic short private safari to the world famous wildparks of Tanzania including the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro crater. Then you have time to relax and enjoy the white sandy beaches of Mafia Island. We have added one of our favorite small beach resort but we can upgrade or down grade the hotel on request. (see alternative accommodation on the last day). Pure flexibility and freedom!

Highlights

Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park (depending on the season), Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Mafia Island.

Comfort and service in the wild
African Travels takes the view that your accommodations are just as important as the safari itself. That is why we make sure that the accommodation we book for you is of excellent standard. Virtually all accommodations are built according to the same principle, in a central location, with a partly open restaurant surrounded by a varying number of guest rooms sleeping two or more people. Each room has its own bathroom facilities. What they all share in common is the incomparable, unique safari atmosphere. The rooms are decorated with natural materials and colours, with romantic mosquito nets draped over large beds with soft and comfortable duvets and lovely crisp linens. Imagine watching the sun set over the breathtaking landscape, or chatting by the fire al fresco, under the stars. These memories will last you a lifetime. At night, you will sleep like a baby, and if you don’t, you can listen to the orchestra of the wilderness. Can you hear the elephants, the lions or the hyenas? Dinner and breakfast offer a wide choice of African and western dishes, usually served as a buffet. More and more accommodations feature swimming pools.

Beach extension
Tanzania has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. White sandy beach, clear blue sea. On request we add an alternative beach hotel, boutique hotel, budget hostel or private villa. Ask us about the possibilities!

Optional excursions
Extra excursions such as a hot air balloon safari, a visit to a coffee plantation, bicycle tours, cooking class, etc. can be added to the travel program on request!

This is a customized trip. Additional overnight stays, upgrades and route changes are possible on request!

[Detailed Itinerary]

Departure & Return Location

Arusha – Mafia Island

Departure Time

Early morning on day 1 of itinerary

Price Includes

  • Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary.
  • Transport in a chauffeur driven Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography
  • Services of a qualified English speaking driver-guide
  • Game viewing drives and parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Guaranteed window seat in the vehicle (unless specified)
  • All Government taxes and levies
  • All meet and greet services
  • All arrival and departure transfers
  • 24 hours emergency support
  • On safari accessories in the vehicle: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, beanbags for easy photography, and a pair of binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
  • Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • Reservation and handling fees
  • Coverage by Guarantee Fund
  • Flight Arusha - Mafia Island, economy class

Price Excludes

  • Flights
  • Visas and insurance
  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s)
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • Upgrade to 4 or 5 star accommodation or extention
  • Holiday supplements over Easter, Christmas and New Year.
  • Laundry services.
  • Any other item(s) and activities not included in our itinerary

Accommodation

12 nights in small guesthouses & tented camps

Pictures of Accommodation

Comfort and service in the wild
African Travels takes the view that your accommodations are just as important as the safari itself. That is why we make sure that the accommodation we book for you is of excellent standard. Virtually all accommodations are built according to the same principle, in a central location, with a partly open restaurant surrounded by a varying number of guest rooms sleeping two or more people. Each room has its own bathroom facilities. What they all share in common is the incomparable, unique safari atmosphere. The rooms are decorated with natural materials and colours, with romantic mosquito nets draped over large beds with soft and comfortable duvets and lovely crisp linens. Imagine watching the sun set over the breathtaking landscape, or chatting by the fire al fresco, under the stars. These memories will last you a lifetime. At night, you will sleep like a baby, and if you don’t, you can listen to the orchestra of the wilderness. Can you hear the elephants, the lions or the hyenas? Dinner and breakfast offer a wide choice of African and western dishes, usually served as a buffet. More and more accommodations feature swimming pools.

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival - Arusha

Today you will arrive in Tanzania! Our representative will pick you up from the airport and will bring you to your hotel in town.

Day 2Tarangire National Park (Or Lake Manyara National Park)

Today your safari starts! Drive to Tarangire and enjoy your first game drive. The park is famous for its big herds of elephants and big baobab trees.

Day 3 - 4Serengeti National park

We will spend three nights (two full days) in Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park gets its name from the Maasai word. Siringitu meaning endless Plain. The game drives in this park are exceptional and game viewing incredible. This park offers the best opportunity of viewing Cheetah, Leopards and Lions and when lucky the annual Great Migration!

Day 5Karatu

Today you will drive to Karatu. In the morning there is still time to explore the Serengeti a bit on your way out towards the crater area.

Day 6Ngorongoro Crater

In the morning we will drive to the crater. Ngorongoro is a unique crater known as a Caldera. A Caldera is the aftereffect of a volcanic collapse, an implosion rather than explosion, Ngorongoro was formed some two million years ago. The Crater itself measures an average of 18 Kilometers in diameter and approximately 700 meter vertical drop and is home to 25000 large animals. The crater is one of the prime areas to observe the endangered Black rhino and black manned Lions.

Day 7-11Mafia Island beach stay

After breakfast your driver guide will drop you off at the airport in Arusha. Say goodbye to your host (a tip is highly appreciated) and check in for your flight to Mafia Island.

Guests can participate in a wide array of activities, such as swimming with whale sharks, snorkeling on coral reefs, enjoying picnics on pristine sandbanks, and exploring the island’s rich marine life. The lodge’s tranquil environment and proximity to these marine attractions have made it a favorite among visitors.

Day 12End of Itinerary

Time to go home. A short flight back to Dar es Salaam is included. We wish you a smooth journey back home!

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