Ngorongoro Safari
A unique opportunity to explore two different parks all while based in one place.
A unique opportunity to explore two different parks all while based in one place. The Bougainvillea Safari lodge is set in beautiful tropical gardens with easy access to two of Tanzania's great parks.
Explore the Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater in three days the perfect safari extension or mini break.
Itinerary
| Day 1 - Bougainvillea Safari Lodge | Meals: L D |
On arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport you will make your own way to Arusha, Tanzania’s Safari capital. Here you will meet your driver guide and a representative from Albatros Travel. After a short safari briefing you will be transferred to the Bougainvillea Safari Lodge. Set in lush tropical gardens and a short drive from both parks the Lodge is the perfect place to base yourself for the next three nights. After checking in you can relax by the pool or perhaps treat yourself to a massage before dinner.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
| Day 2 - Bougainvillea Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D |
Today the safari begins and you will be transferred to the Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive and a picnic lunch before returning to the lodge in time for an afternoon of relaxation or a visit to the local village to try and gain a better understanding of the local culture. Back at the lodge tea is served and can be enjoyed in the gardens around the pool.
Accommodation: Bouainvillea Safari Lodge
| Day 3 - Bougainvillea Safari Lodge | Meals: B L D |
After an early wake up call the magic of the Ngorongoro Crater awaits you and you will spend the morning enjoying its abundant wildlife. Back at the lodge lunch is served and is a perfect way to unwind after a jammed packed couple of days on safari. There will always be other guests around to share your safari stories with and while you hear there tales you can start planning your next safari to Tanzania.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
| Day 4 - Depart | Meals: B |
Today you will be transferred back to Arusha where you will say good bye to your driver guide. If you haven’t had your fill of Tanzania yet then please get in touch with our Tanzania office and we would be more than happy to arrange an extension to Zanzibar for you.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Included
- Full board accommodation on safari
- Lunch at the beginning of your safari
- Park entrance fee's throughout
- All game viewing in a custom built Land Cruiser driver by a professional English speaking guide
- A safari breifing at the beginningf of the tour
- 1 litre of bottled water in the vehical per day
- Gaverment taxes and levies
Excluded
- Transfers to and from the airport
- International airfares
- International and domestic departure taxes
- Entry Visa's to the country
- Health and travel insurances
- Items of a personal nature
- Membership to the AMREF flying doctors
Tour starts/ends:
Starts: Unless otherwise stated, most tours start in Arusha. Zanzibar tours start at Zanzibar Airport.
Ends: See itinerary for details
Note: we can also pick you up or drop you off at the hotel of your choice in the greater Arusha area if you notify us in advance.
Expected group size:
On regular group tours the expected total group size is between 2 and 10 travellers.
Type of vehicles used:
For transfers to and from the airport and long distance trips reliable and modern minibuses are used. Please note that we cannot guarantee air conditioning.
On safari drives open-topped jeeps are used.
Level of ability required:
Although there will be no special strength and fitness requirements, please note that safari lodges situated in remote areas are by their very nature lacking in many of the modern conveniences found in cities. For this reason please be prepared for uneven floors and sometimes challenging access.
You must be able-bodied and have the ability to move independently without help on this tour.
Food and dietary information:
The food prepared at the lodges and/or hotels on this tour will be of an international nature and suited to a broad range of visitors. If you have any specific dietary requirements please let us know in advance so that we can inform the lodges and hotels along the route. Alcoholic drinks, unless specifically mentioned in the itinerary, are not included in the price
What to wear:
Although Tanzania lies in the tropics it can get chilly in the evenings and early mornings. On this trip we recommend that you include the following in your baggage:
- A pair of sturdy lightweight shoes or boots
- Light coloured clothing with long sleeves and legs for the evenings and early mornings
- A hat to keep the strong sun off your head
Baggage and what to bring:
Important note: If your itinerary includes a leg of the journey on a light aircraft then please be advised that the maximum TOTAL weight allowance including hand luggage is 15kg (approx 33lbs) and all luggage must be in a soft bag i.e. NOT a suitcase.
We recommend that you do not forget to pack the following:
- Insect repellant cream/spray
- Camera and binoculars
- A torch (flashlight)
- A waterproof/dustproof bag
Visa requirements:
Depending on your nationality you will probably need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania for this tour. The current cost of a single-entry tourist visa is USD 50 per person and these can be purchased on arrival, for most nationals, in all major currencies.
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