10 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari
This safari is ideal for families seeking an ultimately relaxing holiday as well as for couples on a honeymoon who want to experience all of Tanzania’s top safaris, stay close to nature, and be spoiled by the luxurious amenities and ambiance of your accommodations.
Among the safaris you will see are Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.
Scope
- Duration: 10 Days Tanzania Safari
- Price: From $15,460 for two people sharing
- Destination: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.
Itinerary
Our staff will pick you up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and take you to your accommodation, Arusha Coffee Lodge, found at the foot of Mount Meru and hidden amongst one of Tanzania’s most extensive coffee plantations. You will stay in one of the plantation cottages, featuring unique architecture dating back to the early 1900s. The interiors feature a coffee-bean theme, and amenities include a bar and cozy lounge, as well as a swimming pool and a garden terrace.
In the morning, you will wake up to the aromas of the morning brew coming from the main plantation as your breakfast is being prepared.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your driver/tour guide, who will take you to Tarangire National Park in the Manyara Region. Tarangire is the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania after Ruaha, Serengeti, Mikumi, Katavi, and Mkomazi. Activities will include a wildlife game drive where you can see pythons climbing trees, as well as lions, leopards, and other wildlife.
For bird lovers, keep an eye out for the screeching flocks of colorful yellow-collared lovebirds, and the somewhat drabber rufous-tailed weaver and ashy starling. These are all endemic to the dry savannah of north-central Tanzania.
Full Board Accomodation at Tarangire Elephant Spring
After breakfast, we will proceed to a walking safari escorted by a professional armed ranger. In the afternoon, there will be another game drive at Tarangire National Park. In this park, you will see large herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, and the fascinating baobab trees, also called the Tree of Life for the almost mythical powers ascribed to them by some cultures. This park is best known for the Tarangire River, which flows year-round and is the only water source for wild animals during the dry seasons.
Full board Accommodation: Tarangire Elephant Spring
After breakfast, we will set off to Lake Manyara National Park for yet another exciting game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic lake that made Ernest Hemingway exclaim, “the loveliest I had seen in Africa. Manyara offers an ideal introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and if you are lucky, you can expect to see 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants.
Full board Accommodation: Manyara’s Secret
After breakfast, we will depart for a full-day game drive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point. It is not a national park in the strict sense of the word but was rather established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It exists to safeguard the interests of indigenous people and promote tourism. Thus, guests on safari have the unique experience of seeing Maasai herdsmen with their cattle among the area’s abundant wildlife.
Full board Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
After breakfast, we will depart for Serengeti National Park, with a picnic lunch and a game drive en route via Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park. A UNESCO World Heritage site and recently proclaimed the 7th wonder of the world, the Serengeti is famed for its annual migration, where some six million hooves pound the open plains. Between July and October, witness an actual survival of the fittest as these animals plunge through crocodile-infested waters. The wildebeest produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 miles) pilgrimage begins again.
Serengeti offers an exotic game-viewing experience in the whole of Africa, giving you a up-close look at the animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic: great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephants, giraffes, and thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala, and Grant’s gazelle.
Full board Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
After breakfast, we will head north of Serengeti for a full-day game drive in the wilderness, tracking the Great Migration trails. Witness a million wildebeests, each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfilling its instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life: a frenzied three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 miles) long columns plunge through crocodile-infested waters on the annual exodus north.
Full board Accommodation: Sametu Camp & Salinero Serengeti Lodge
After breakfast, we will have our last morning game drive at Serengeti North and afterward transfer to the Lobo airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, we will take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.
Half Board Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost
Costs & Inclusions
10 Days Tanzania Luxury Sky Safari
| Pax | 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax+ |
| Price | $10,790 | $7,730 | $7,440 | $6,760 |
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Camping Equipment
- Porterage
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Rescue Fee
- Climbing Gears
- Sleeping Bag
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Booking Process
If you’re satisfied enough with the information, you can book this tour directly, remember to confirm your booking with a deposit of 40% of the total cost per person. This is needed to secure accommodation and other services which belong to third parties.
At that point, we will issue you with an invoice that includes a balance due date. We must receive the full payment not less than thirty (30) days before the departure date.
In the case of holidays booked within less than thirty (30) days of the departure date, we must receive the full cost within seven (7) working days of our sending written confirmation and invoice.
In the case of non-payment of the balance by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and retain your deposit, as well as any other cancellation charges.
Before you do any payment don’t hesitate to discuss with your tour planner the best option. Your satisfaction is our happiness.
HOW TO MAKE PAYMENTS
| BRANCH NAME | NEW ARUSHA MARKET |
|---|---|
| BANK NAME | NMB BANK PLC |
| SWIFT CODE | NMIBTZTZXXX |
| 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
Tanzania is situated directly south of the Equator and covers 938,000 sq. km with an estimated population of 40 million people. The country is densely populated in the northern, eastern, and coastal areas while the southern part is not densely populated.
Climate. Tanzania’s 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 skies 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 the 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 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 Hinduism. 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 discussing 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 couple.
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 kitRead more about packing lists for an African safari
Travel insurance is very crucial when it comes to travel around the world, for any traveler. Getting travel insurance in Tanzania is made easy through third parties companies that are dealing with evacuation in case of any emergency during your tour.
We do not sell it but we will be happy to recommend reliable compressive travel insurance that covers things like emergency helicopter rescue, and medical evacuations expense it will be assisted protection tour to cover personal injury, repatriation expenses, and any kind of possible illness will be covered.
Having good travel insurance guarantees peace of mind while traveling, safety comes first. Read more about African travel insurance
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 including 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.
Our Professional Safari Guides are well trained about wild animal behaviors and they have enough experience to lead our clients in the wilderness.
Our vehicles are 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rovers with a hutched roof to give maximum visibility of a game.
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 that 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 coincide with Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park
Note – the migration is a natural event and the timing varies month by month; year by year. A good thing is it won’t happen in one day it takes time to complete.
And we update most of our clients once the migration starts, so if your great desire is to witness the migration communicate with us in advance so that we can try our best to assure your encounter.
Please note that the vast majority of travelers do not witness the wildebeest crossing of the Mara as the timing and duration vary widely each year. The best probable months are July, August, and September
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, a 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, and 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
Customer Reviews
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Each accommodation was not only beautiful, but also felt special and unique, which made our honeymoon even more memorable. You can really tell how much passion and heart he puts into his company.Our guide, Zoya, was incredible. His knowledge of the land, culture, and wildlife was astounding—he could spot animals we never would have seen on our own, and he shared so many stories and insights that made us feel deeply connected to Tanzania. On top of that, he was so kind, patient, and genuinely fun to spend time with. We always felt safe and well taken care of.Blessings Safari went above and beyond for us, and we are so grateful. This was the trip of a lifetime, and we will never forget the memories we made. If you are considering a safari in Tanzania, we wholeheartedly recommend choosing Blessings Safari—you will be in the best hands.Posted onVerified a dream holiday! We had a dream family holiday! 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We shared so many laughs and learned so much from him about the people, the different tribes, and of course, the amazing wildlife.We highly recommend Blessings Safari to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania. They made our dream adventure a reality and gave us memories we’ll cherish forever.Posted onVerified Unforgettable Honeymoon experience Blessing Safaris made our honeymoon unforgettable. From the moment we started talking to them, all the way to departure; they answered all my questions, gave sound advice, and set up amazing experiences. Zoya was our guide for the safari for 7 days, going to Tangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti. He was so knowledgeable, compassionate, funny, and smart! We couldn't have asked for a better guide. We then had 3 days in Zanzibar, which we probably could have gone without the tours and just stayed at the all-inclusive to relax and been extremely happy. 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I had to skip Napuru Waterfalls due to a leg injury, and feet trauma from climbing Kilimajaro - that said, I still enjoyed every bit of my safari. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, recommend Blessing Safaris for any of your customised trips. They will deliver everything to a T and pay very close attention to detail. In terms of flexibility - 10/10; customer support at any time (sorry for calling in late Eli) 10/10, personell and team - 10/10 (Shout out to Prosper, Loy - my Kilimanjaro guide, Moses, Abraham and of course, the main man, Elibariki who went above and beyond for me. I cannot wait to do the Serengeti with Blessing Safaris. Counting the days!It honestly didn't even feel like a budget safari!Posted onVerified Kilimanjaro It was an amazing experience! The team supported us in everything, they were very nice and created an amazing atmosphere all the days we spent there on Kilimanjaro. 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