Duration

8 Days

Country

Tanzania

Best Time

All year

Price From

$ 2,800

Overview
Itinerary
Costs & Inclusions
Travel Info
FAQ

Overview

Witness one of the world’s natural wonders – the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. Starting in July, the migration involves a river crossing as the herds move north, passing through the Lobo and Wagakuria areas on their way to Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve.

By September, the wildebeest herds disperse across the northern Serengeti National Park and Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve. Some herds linger in the area, and weather changes may lead them back from the Mara.

Come October, the herds shift southward toward the central Serengeti National Park, traversing the Lobo area of the Serengeti National Park.

Scope

  • Duration: 8 Days Tanzania Safari
  • Price: From  $ 2,800 per person sharing
  • Destination:  Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Manyara National Park

  • 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 Masai giraffes near the gate of Arusha National Park, one of the best attractions in this park.
  • The small Serengeti! Yes, explore the scenic view of this park which looks like Serengeti one of the best habitats for Buffalo
  • Explore BesidesMomella Lake and don’t forget to a closer look at Mount Meru
  • Stunning view of Mount Meru and Maasai steppe while herding to the small town of Karatu before Ngorongoro
  • Don’t forget the best weather while approaching the plain of Ngorongoro crater
  • Expect to spend some minutes waiting for clearance at the park gate of the Lake Natron & Eyasi
  • In Lake Natron! we let true nature amaze you with thousands of birds roaming around with every rhythm of the wild
  • Delicious and healthy meals are served on time, depending on the type of accommodation option you have chosen ( lodge, hotel, camping)…
  • Also, you will have the option to visit cultural villages 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.
  • Return to Arusha for airport transfer or other arrangements with the Blessing Safaris team.

Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our dedicated drivers will be ready to transfer you to the exquisite Mount Meru Hotel or Lodge in Arusha.

Depending on your arrival time, you may meet your safari guide for a briefing. Spend the remainder of the day unwinding from your journey.

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel or Lodge ( BB) 

Leave Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. The park is famous for its large population of Elephants, Bird species, Gazelle, and many others in the greatest concentration outside the Serengeti ecosystem.

After the full game,  drive, and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Service Level: Full Board ( FB)

After breakfast, start your journey to the small but famous park, Lake Manyara National Park.

Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its fabulous beauty and lion-climbing tree.

Expect to see many games such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, Hippo, and thousands of birds both native and migratory species.

After the whole day, drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:  Marera Valley View Lodge or Similar Accomodation

Service Level: Full Board Service (FB)

Drive to Serengeti and embark on a full-day game drive to witness the great migration in the Mara area.

Explore the Wagakuria region with high resident wildlife numbers. Keep an eye out for the Mara River crossings, a breathtaking spectacle. Stay at Ang’ata Migration Camp for two nights.

Accommodation: Ang’ata Migration Camp
Service Level: Full Board Service 

In the morning, we will have another game drive in Serengeti National Park. In come afternoon, we proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Olduvai Gorge Museum, a famous archaeological location in East Africa.
Laetoli, located 45 km south of Olduvai Gorge, you will find hominin footprints preserved in volcanic rock that date back 3.6 million years ago and represent some of the earliest signs of mankind in the world.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Ang’ata Ngorongoro
Service level: Full board basis (FB)

We start with an early morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater.

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is an extensive highland area along the eastern arm of the Rift Valley, with the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater as its focal point.

Ngorongoro was established to conserve wildlife and other natural resources. It also safeguards the interests of indigenous people and promotes tourism.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge Karatu

After breakfast, you will leave your lodge back to Arusha. On this day you will have enough time to explore either Masai shops or even do shopping around town before airport departure.

It’s also possible to fly from Arusha Airport (ARK) to Zanzibar Airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.

From there, you can continue your journey to the beautiful island of Zanzibar, known for its stunning beaches and rich cultural heritage

Departure   
This day could mark the end of your 8-day Migration Safari in Tanzania. We are delighted to express our gratitude for choosing Blessing Safaris as your host in Tanzania 🇹🇿.

We believe you have learned, enjoyed, and exchanged social tokens with our friendly team

Costs & Inclusions

8 Days Serengeti Migration Luxury Safari
Pax 1 pax 2 pax 3 pax 4 pax+
Price $4,850 $3,380 $2,850 $2,800
  • All airport transfers to either Arusha or Kilimanjaro airports
  • 1-night hotel accommodation in Arusha on Bed & Breakfast 
  • All accommodations during the safari
  • Mineral drinking water and fresh fruits on safari
  • All meals while on safari
  • All Parks fees and taxes
  • Lunch Boxes
  • Allowance for safari guides
  • Flying Doctors Emergency Responders
  • International Air fair
  • Domestic flight Arusha – Zanzibar ( Booking assistance is free if requested )
  • Tips for driver guide
  • Optional tours not mentioned in this itinerary
  • Personal expenses example: Laundry, beverages, etc.
  • Yellow fever vaccinations
  • Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, and traveler’s insurance.

Click Here to View Terms & Conditions or download a pdf file

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 required to secure bookings. For 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. After sending written confirmation and invoice.
In case of non-payment of the balance by the due date. We reserve the right to cancel your booking and keep 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)

Blessing Safaris Limited is a licensed Tour Operator in Tanzania, duly incorporated under the Companies Act of 2002, bearing registration number 141173960.

Furthermore, the company holds a Tax Identification Number (TIN) of 141-173-960.

Additionally, Blessing Safaris Limited is recognized by the Tanzania Tourism Licensing Board (TTLB), commonly referred to as “TALA,” with Registration Number 013183.

To verify this information, we recommend visiting the official government website of Tanzania’s Tourism. Here is the Link 

Should you require further assurance or verification of our legal status, please feel free to contact our bank, which can provide confirmation of our business credentials.

When making a booking, you will receive an unpaid invoice specifying the amount due and the company’s bank account details.

After making your payment, you will receive a paid invoice, which serves as proof of payment.

We want to emphasize that Blessing Safaris Limited is fully tax-compliant.

Following the guidelines established by the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), we issue Electronic Fiscal Devices (EVFD) receipts to our clients after their trip.

This practice ensures our commitment to transparency and adherence to all tax regulations and requirements.

Terms and conditions

Click Here to View Terms & Conditions or download a pdf file

Meet Elibariki,

Your Tanzania Safari Specialist.

(Call or WhatsApp)
+255 742 696 430

Meet Elibariki,

Your Tanzania Safari Specialist.

(Call or WhatsApp)
+255 742 696 430

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 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.