Wonders of the Green Season 10D/9N

10 Days / 9 Nights

MAR - MAY

Mid-Range Luxury

$3,495 per person

(4 pax) double occupancy

WONDERS OF THE GREEN SEASON
Drive & Fly Safari

Highlights:

Serengeti National Park (central), Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Arusha National Park, Lake Diluti

Embarking on a 10-day safari in Tanzania during the green season—March, April, or May—offers an enchanting experience as the landscape transforms into a lush paradise filled with vibrant colors and blooming flora. During this time, the parks are less crowded, allowing for a more intimate connection with nature and wildlife. Your journey begins in the lush highlands of west Kilimanjaro, where you'll enjoy a kaleidoscope of wildflowers, breathtaking scenery, and dramatic skies. As you venture into Serengeti and Ngorongoro, you can witness abundant wildlife, including adorable calving herds of wildebeest and zebras. The air is fresh and alive, providing fantastic opportunities for photography and unique encounters with nature. This 10-day adventure promises unforgettable memories, immersing you in the beauty of Tanzania's diverse ecosystems while experiencing the magic of the African wilderness in its most vibrant form.

Day 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Arrival in JRO (Kilimanjaro International Airport). You may apply for visa upon arrival or may get an e-visa (visit this website for more information https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start) prior to to traveling to Tanzania. Transfer to a country villa in Arusha where you'll be spending two nights.
Accommodation: Luxury country villa

Day 2: Arusha National Park

After breakfast leave lodge with lunch boxes and proceed to Arusha National Park for game drive and walking safari. Picnic lunch by Momella Lake and afternoon game drive until sunset.
Accommodation: Luxury country villa

Day 3: Tarangire National Park

Check-out after breakfast and leave the lodge at 9:00 am. Drive to Tarangire National Park, home of giant baobabs and elephants. Luxury bush lunch with Miracle Experience. Full afternoon game drive until sunset.
Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp inside Tarangire National Park

Day 4: Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park

After a quick coffee, go on an early morning game drive around Tarangire. Back to camp for breakfast and preparation for check-out. Slowly head towards the exit gate with game viewing along the way.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for afternoon game drive. Picnic lunch by the lakeside.
Accommodation: Luxury lodge overlooking Lake Manyara

DAY 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Check-out after breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pass by the viewpoint for picture taking before descending the crater floor for game drive. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Late afternoon sunset hike in the Ngorongoro highlands.
Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp inside Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 6: To Serengeti National Park

Check-out after breakfast and drive towards Serengeti National Park. Pass by a Maasai village for cultural experience before exiting the conservation area. Picnic lunch in the bush and afternoon game drive following the Great Migration and looking for big cats.
Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp in central Serengeti

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, leave camp with lunch boxes and go on a whole day game drive around central Serengeti looking for wildlife spottings that were missed in previous days. Picnic lunch by the hippo river. Back to the camp at sunset.
Accommodation: Mid-luxury tented camp in central Serengeti

Day 8: Morning Game Drive in Serengeti and Flight to Arusha

Leave camp at the break of dawn to go on an early morning game drive around central Serengeti. Return to camp for breakfast and prepare for check-out. Leave camp with lunch boxes and proceed to the airstrip to take the flight back to Arusha. In Arusha, pass by the Maasai Market for souvenir shopping before driving to the country villa where you'll be spending two nights.
Accommodation: Luxury country villa in Arusha

DAY 9: Visit to Coffee Farm, Lake Duluti Hike, and Sunset Canoe

Could sleep in today and do morning relaxation. Drive to Lake Diluti for lunch and take a short hike around the lake. Visit a coffee farm for cultural experience and back to the lake for a sunset canoe ride.
Cocktails and farewell dinner before returning to the villa.
Accommodation: Luxury country villa in Arusha

DAY 10: Relaxation and Airport Drop-Off

Could sleep in today. Check-out after lunch and drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.

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Inclusions:

Airport transfers from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport and from/to Arusha Airstrip
All ground transportation in mainland Tanzania (airport transfers, taxi services, and extended 4x4 safari Land Cruiser) with experienced driver guides
Bush flight from Arusha Airport to Serengeti
All park fees, concession fees, and duties
Meals and select beverages (bottled water, soda, coffee, tea, complimentary juices)
9-night accommodation (mid-range luxury)
All activities from airport pick-up to airport drop-off

Other Costs:

Round-trip international airfare to Tanzania
Tourist visa (you can get upon arrival) - $100 for US citizens, $50 for citizens of other countries
Tips to safari driver guide (about $30/day per day from the group)
Laundry service, cocktails and alcoholic beverages, optional tips to servers and ground crew
Optional souvenir shopping expenses
Optional travel insurance
Optional hot air balloon ride and luxury bush breakfast with Miracle Experience Balloon Safaris ($595)