Overview
The true Africa adventure is calling you to Tanzania. A beautiful country with abundant wildlife, great lakes, and majestic peak of Africa. As we travel through the terrain to the endless plains of Serengeti, we will get enchanted with the life of millions of species that coexist in one environment. In no other place on Earth, you can spot all the big five in one park rather than in Tanzania. Life within the crater rim of Ngorongoro is unforgettable, this makes it a world travel destination for decades. Beyond the savanna, we will rest on the beautiful Island of Zanzibar “The Galapagos of Africa”. You may refer as the lifetime vacation though we call it the heart of hospitality. We invite you to read the tour plan!
Scope
- Duration: 9 Days Camping Safari & Zanzibar
- Price: From US $3,980 per person sharing
- Destination: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, and Zanzibar
- Service Level: Luxury Camping Safari & Beach
- Enjoy a charming and friendly team soon after arrival at the Airport and drop off at the hotel
- Enjoy the short ride from the airport to the hotel depending on arrival time, you can experience the semi-arid environment before reaching the beautiful city of Arusha.
- Expect to meet our team for a tour briefing and other arrangements
- A beautiful start to the day with a heavy breakfast and a hot shower at the hotel
- Expect to travel with not only a travel guide but also a friendly and knowledgeable safari expert
- Expect the welcoming groups of baboons and tree climbing lions near the gate of Lake Manyara National park, one of the best attractions in this park.
- Stunning view of Mount Meru and Maasai steppe while herding to the small town of Karatu before Ngorongoro
- Don’t forget for the best weather while approaching the plain of Ngorongoro crater
- Expect to spend some minutes waiting for clearance at the park gate of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Open your heart and mind for the best view and enjoyment of wildlife within Ngorongoro Crater
- In seeking of meaning and origin of human being all your questions will be answered at Oldupai/Olduvai Gorge -the historical site for early humans around 3 million years ago
- What a feeling? Transfer toward Serengeti and enjoy the semi-arid land with endless view
- In Serengeti National Park! We let the true nature amaze you with millions of animals roaming around with every rhythmic of the wild
- Wildebeest migration across the Mara River is the world’s unique experience to witness (though not predictable it’s a timing event)
- The extended sand beaches of Zanzibar– The archipelago of Africa
- Delicious and healthy meals served on time, depending on the type of accommodation option you have chosen ( lodge, hotel, camping)…
- Also, you will have an option to visit Maasai for an authentic African experience
- Sleep in a safe and neatly adventurous environment safe from wild animals and mosquitos
- Expect direct communication with the ground team for tour monitoring but also in case of any emergency. Your safety is our priority.
- Transfer to the airport to catch your flight back home after a spice tour in Zanzibar.
Itinerary
After the check-in at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our driver (s) will be there ready to transfer you to the hotel in Arusha. Depending on the arrival time it’s possible to meet your safari guide for a tour briefing but also we advise you to take your time to rest for a fresh start on your safari after a long trip from your country. Welcome to Tanzania!
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel
Tarangire National Park’s unique wildlife and landscapes make it for a magical safari in one of the best parks in the country. Take your camera for breathtaking photos of the most charismatic megafauna on the planet. Often referred to as the ‘Elephant Playground’, Tarangire National park is also known for its giant baobab trees and predators. The park also hosts a large variety of spectacular birdlife including endemic species.
Accommodation: Ang’ata Camps
After breakfast, drive from Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After registration at the entrance gate, you will descend inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of seven natural wonders of the world and the only wildlife sanctuary throughout the year. You will enjoy the short-grass plains of the crater floor with the expectation to see Black Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Antelopes, and the different species of birds. You will have a picnic lunch at the crater. Evening ascends from the crater rim to your luxury lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serena Lodge
Soon after breakfast, leave Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park through Olduvai Gorge, the tribute for Dr. Leakey and Mary Leakey searching for the origin of man. After spending enough time at Olduvai, Gorge Museum the journey proceeds to an endless plain of the Serengeti National park. for dinner and overnight at the luxury tented camp in Serengeti.
Accommodation: Ang’ata camps
Spending the whole day exploring the rolling plains of Serengeti National Park in search of the large predators and the gentle herbivores on which they feed, Serengeti is famous for the Wildebeest migration. If you visit during the right time for the migration you will have an unforgettable experience. Just in case you visit before or after the migration, do not worry you still have a chance to see many animals such as Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Monkeys, Baboons, Hippos, Rhinos, Antelopes, and different species of birds. After a full game at the endless plain, back to the campsite for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ang’ata camps
The word of thanks to Tanzania savanna “bye” is accompanied by a morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in the early morning light. After breakfast, we take you to Seronera airstrip in Serengeti, for your flight to Zanzibar. When you arrive in Zanzibar we will transfer you to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Stone Town.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
After having breakfast you will take your time for a guided tour to Stone Town where you learn the culture and the history of Zanzibar. Stone Town is the heart and soul of the island. With an incredible mash-up of winding alleys and old Arabic-style buildings, you can temporarily lose yourself (both physically and mentally) in the town’s magic. After local lunch, we will take you to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serena Hotel Zanzibar
You never regret being Zanzibar, the well-known place for its spice trade. Take an exclusive spice tour with in-depth info about spices rationale for Zanzibar’s natives. After the tour, we take you back to the hotel for lunch, dinner, and overnight.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Hotel
Depending on your flying time, we will take you to the airport to catch your home flight. As we come to the end of our Africa safari, our team wishes you a safe journey back home, we are delighted to express our gratitude for choosing us as your host in Africa. We believe you have learned, enjoyed, and exchange social tokens with our friendly team. Bon, voyage
Costs & Inclusions
9 Days camping safari and Zanzibar price
| Pax | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax+ |
| Price | $5,900 | $4,600 | $4,200 | $3,980 |
- Airport transfers (upon arrival and departure)
- One night accommodation during arrival
- Full board accommodation on safari
- All entrance fees and Government taxes
- Services of professional multilingual driver-guide
- All accommodation & meals in Zanzibar
- Enough litters of mineral water per person per day.
- Safari jeep 4×4 with pop up roof suitable for game viewing
- Unlimited mileage on the safari
- Fresh fruits and soft drinks
- Flying Doctors Evacuation Service (AMREF)
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- International and local airfare.
- Optional tours example Maasai boma visiting
- Balloon Safaris $500 per person.
- Personal expenses example laundry, beverages, etc.
- Yellow fever vaccinations
- Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa.
- Traveler’s insurance.
- Tips for driver-guide
Booking Process
HOW TO MAKE PAYMENTS
| BRANCH NAME | NEW ARUSHA MARKET |
|---|---|
| BANK NAME | NMB BANK PLC |
| SWIFT CODE | NMIBTZTZ |
| ACCOUNT NAME | BLESSING SAFARIS LIMITED |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | 42710042425 |
| CURRENCY TYPE | USD |
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express
If you decide to use this mode of payment, a 3.9% bank surcharge has to be added on top of the original amount. The 3.9% charge does not come from Blessing Safaris Limited, it is a bank surcharge for credit card transactions
Sometimes the gateways or your bank may request additional documents to approve the transaction, bear in mind that it is for your financial safety.
You can pay through Pesapal (PCi DSS & PCi PTS compliance)
When you make a booking, you will be supplied with an unpaid invoice showing the amount you have to pay and the company bank account details and after payment, you will receive the paid invoice. This will act as payment evidence.
General Travel Information
Climate. Tanzania climate is tropical and there are two rain seasons the longer being March through May and the shorter between October and November. The dry season lasts from July through October with clear sky and sunshine the whole day. The weather is suitable for beach vacations. The coastal area is normally hot and humid.
Visa: Coming to Tanzania has been made easy for visitors. It is easy to obtain a Tanzanian visa and there are three ways to obtain it: You can get a visa from a Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission from your country or upon arrival at the port of entry or you can apply online via Tanzania Immigration site, that is, the airport or at the border port. The above procedure applies to North American and European citizens. For more details about visas please contact the nearest Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission in your area.
Tanzania’s International Airports: Tanzania has two international airports, one outside the commercial capital Dar es Salaam (airport code: DAR) and the other near Arusha (and Mount Kilimanjaro) called Kilimanjaro International Airport (airport code: JRO). Charter flights and some international operators fly directly to Zanzibar Island (airport code: ZNZ)
Getting to Tanzania: If you’re planning to visit Northern Tanzania, the best airport to arrive at is Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA). KLM has daily flights from Amsterdam. Ethiopian and Kenya Airways / Precision Air also fly into KIA.
If you’re planning to visit Zanzibar, southern and western Tanzania, it is ideal to fly to the capital city of Dar es Salaam. European carriers that fly into Dar es Salaam include British Airways, KLM and Swissair(which share codes with Delta). There are long-distance bus services between Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
Attractions: The country has a lot to offer educationally, historically, for leisure and adventures. These adventures are safaris (game) driving in the National Parks like Serengeti, Manyara, and Tarangire to see wildlife, historical sites such as museums, landscapes, mountains, beaches, lakes, rivers, and culture.
Social life: The country has more than 120 tribes. Each tribe has its own vernacular. Although there are many languages “Swahili” was adopted as the national language in 1961 right after independence. The language has spread and is being used in the neighboring countries of Uganda, Kenya, and Central Africa. English is the second official language of the nation. You will find that Tanzanians are very welcoming and friendly.
Political system: Tanzania is perhaps the leading country on the continent of Africa for its political stability, peace, and tranquility. The political system is multi-party and the government is democratic. Political and religious conflicts are resolved through dialogue. In short, religious and tribal conflicts are very rare in this country because every citizen is free to worship as he/she pleases provided that one does not violate the law of the land
Currency: The national currency of Tanzania is the “shilling” (Tshs). Exchange rates vary and are subject to change anytime. Credit cards such as Euro-card, American Express, Master Card, Access, and Visa are accepted by most tourists’ hotels, carving shops, bureau de change, and banks. Also, Traveler’s Cheques in sterling pounds and US dollars are acceptable.
Religions: Because of its historical diversity Tanzania is a land of various religions. Nevertheless, the major religions are Christianity, Islam, Hindu, and African Traditional Religions. On the east coast – Dar es salaam, Bagamoyo, Zanzibar, and Tanga – the dominant religions are Islam and Hindu. This is due to the advent of Arabs and Eastern Indians which led to the spread of the two religions. The mainland is dominantly Christian and this is since European colonists, like Arabs, spread the Christian religion to the indigenous people.
Infrastructure & Accessibility: Major roads are paved and accessible throughout the year. Side roads and those around and within the National Parks are muddy and rough. For this reason, a 4WD car is required for safaris. Four-wheel cars include Toyota Land Cruisers, Land Rovers, and Toyota Hiace 4WD. These are the cars commonly used. The railway is also used in the eastern, southern, central, and western parts of the country.
Time: The time zone is GMT + 3 and the electricity is 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
This comes not actually from the company side but has something to do with yourself, you may wish to support locals by buying souvenirs or you may arrange some extra tours around the city or tipping to your team. Is the best way to acknowledge others as one of the best practices in life. Feel comfortable to discuss with your tour planner anytime
As any other endeavor challenges are part of the journey, you may experience congestion while arriving or you may experience network outage in most of the areas while on safari. Bear in mind that there are challenges which we can control as human beings but in case of natural disasters that we do not wish to happen if we are supposed to stop your tour, immediate actions are necessary to save a life.
Packing for a Tanzania safari is vastly different from packing for just about any other trip, and it offers a different challenge depending on whether you’re a solo traveler, family or couples. Not only do most safari-goers have weight restrictions on bush flights (a typical weight restriction is 15 kilograms or 33 pounds total per person, including camera equipment and carry-ons), but you also have the challenge of knowing which types of clothes to wear on safari are appropriate. We’ve been leading tours for years in Tanzania, and have put together our tips for what to pack for an African safari.
Duffel or soft-sided bag, TSA approved clear toiletry case,2 pairs of pants in the breathable fabric in earth tones,1 – 2 long sleeve shirts in chambray or earth tones,3 layering tanks or T-shirts, Utility jacket, Light scarf, Sports bra, Wide brim hat with chin strap, Closed-toe shoes like trail runners or fashion sneakers with good traction, Waterproof dry bag, Moisturizer, Sunscreen, Insect repellent with Deet, conditioner, Lip balm, Plug adapters/converters, USB flash drive, Memory cards for your camera and First aid kit
Travel insurance is very crucial once it comes to travel around the world, for any traveler. Getting travel insurance in Tanzania made easy through third parties companies which are dealing specifically with evacuation in case of any emergency during your tour, we do not sale it but we will be happy to recommend reliable compressive travel insurance that covers things like emergency helicopter rescue, medical evacuations expense it will be assisted protection tour to cover personal injury, repatriation expenses, and any kind of possibility illness will be covered. Having good travel insurance guarantees peace of mind while traveling, safety comes first.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are determined to ensure that you experience the luxury of genuinely memorable travel. On every trip, we aim to create a ‘charmed space’ within which you can relax, absorb fresh insights, be stimulated and charmed by new encounters – and have fun!
Whether traveling alone or with friends, Blessing Safaris guests often mention how particularly agreeable they find their traveling companions. our groups are deliberately small, comprising 2 to 7 guests especially for safari.
Our team carefully researched and focused on trips which attract people with the same interest and naturally get on well with each other through their shared interests.
Once you confirm your booking on a tour you will be sent further practical information – packing tips, detailed itineraries, including advice on health, passport and visa requirements, and minimum and maximum numbers of guests on tours.
Memorable meals are one of the hallmarks of an excellent holiday. With the support of the best cooks, the quality of food and drink service is guaranteed. Depending on the service level or type of tour you have chosen, pre-discussion with your tour planner is a win-win situation for an enjoyable diet. Other tours are accompanied by our cook and others are inclusive service from our accommodation partners include hotels, private camps, and luxury lodges
Help us to help you by organizing even better tours, and save money. If you contact us in advance you will save a big deal in terms of price as you have the best time for negotiation and customization of the tour with a safari planner and save more.
Why not? , We offer private tours whether you’re alone or with family and friends celebrating a special anniversary or planning a reunion of family and friends you can discuss with us. We can create a special itinerary away from traffic, travel in style with the itinerary specifically shaped to your requirements.
The answer is absolutely yes! The areas where safaris are organized are safe and free of political chaos. We conduct safaris in places that are politically stable to assure our clients’ safety and enjoyment.
African safaris guarantee unlimited sightseeing; millions of animals, birds, and plant life are the core characters of the African savanna. You roam across the countryside in search of Elephants, Lions, Rhinos, Cape buffalo, and Leopards (the so-called “Big Five”). On any given day, you will encounter Blue Wildebeests, Zebras, a large variety of antelope species, Gazelles, Giraffes, Baboons, and Hippos. The birdlife is fantastic – in some areas, up to 400 bird species have been identified! Think of the majestic Baobab tree (some tribes believe that the tree was indeed planted upside-down!), and there are hundreds of varieties of thorn trees! You will also see the acacia-dotted landscape, endless plains, majestic mountains, and the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises one could ever imagine! Think of a late afternoon thunderstorm, short but violent, and then the beautiful rainbow.
This aspect is much overstated. You will rarely see a snake, but if you do, it will most likely be from the safety of your safari vehicle. Tents and lodges all have bug screens fitted to windows and doors. In most areas where bugs or mosquitoes are prevalent, rooms and tents are also equipped with mosquito nets, adding to the idealistic ambiance. Bear in mind that malaria is a threat in most wildlife areas, and it is necessary to consult your doctor for advice before embarking on your safari.
Tanzania destinations are accessible throughout the year but we advise you to take your tours during the dry session for the safari so as you can enjoy the best sightings at this time as the grasses and bush are at their least dense. July to October and December through February. The green session includes March through June. Discuss with us for the best option if you have also a plan to coincides with Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park
Around the turn of the century (until the ’30s and ’40s), mobile tenting was the only option, and “camp as you go” was the standard practice. Over the years the luxury connected with the traditional mobile tenting safari has increased. By the same token, one can understand that the cost of having a “luxury hotel” following one around in Africa is expensive. However, most people settle for permanent tented camps. Because they are “permanent” they can be equipped with flush toilets and traditional bathroom fixtures and conveniences. Don’t be misled by terminology – a permanent tented camp offers the comfort of a 5-star hotel but with the romance and adventure of being surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa.
(We suggest you remember) insect repellent (the best way to prevent malaria and other insect-borne diseases), sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses, binoculars, detergent powder if you want to wash some clothes yourself, hand-wipes small flashlight, aspirin, diarrhea medicine, rain jacket, poncho or collapsible umbrella, plastic bags (for wet clothes, swimsuit and for keeping dust away from camera equipment), Kleenex/toilet tissue a neck chain for eyeglasses if you take them off to use binoculars and cameras, any medical prescription you need, masking tape or labels for marking exposed films cans, film, extra camera batteries.
Although more than 200 languages and dialects are spoken throughout Africa, this presents no problem as English is spoken throughout East and Southern Africa. Apart from English, all our professional guides are multilingual so we get you covered
