Tour Simply Dream
A journey into the beating heart of Tanzania
8 Days / 7 Nights
Photographic Safari
Max 6 People
From $ 2,550
ARUSHA. TARANGIRE, LAKE MANYARA, NGORONGORO CRATER, SERENGETI
You will have the opportunity to visit the most popular parks in the northern part of Tanzania: Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
DAY 1 • ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE LODGE IN ARUSHA
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro (or Arusha) airport, just outside the main exit, you will be received by our guide who will take you to your Lodge in Arusha. If you have time, you can take a tour of the city, accompanied by the guide. Alternatively, relax at the hotel with dinner and overnight stay.
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 • TO THE SLOPES OF MOUNT MERU
ACTIVITY • WALKING SAFARI
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
DAY 3 • THE KINGDOM OF ELEPHANTS AND BAOBABS
Early in the morning you will leave, immediately after breakfast, to discover the wonderful Tarangire National Park. (Approximate transfer time Arusha•Tarangire: 2 h 30 min) The park, dotted with huge baobabs, covers an area of 2850 km² and includes the Tarangire River, where immense herds of zebras, wildebeests, oryx, water antelopes, lesser kudus, giraffes, buffaloes and their natural predators such as lions, leopards and wild dogs gather, especially during the dry season. Tarangire is also known for having the highest concentration of elephants in the world and is considered by many to be Tanzania’s best destination for birdwatchers, with over 450 species of birds spotted there. After lunch on one of the many natural terraces with breathtaking views of the river and the surrounding nature, the Safari will continue in the afternoon with the transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
DAY 4 • THE PARADISE OF BIODIVERSITY
Depart early in the morning to drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, where you will go on a daytime safari. (Approximate transfer time Tarangire•Manyara: 2 h 30 min) Lake Manyara is one of the smallest parks in Tanzania (330 km²), but it has a lot to offer. The lake and the surrounding area constitute an ecosystem renowned for its richness in plant and animal species. The vegetation is very varied, with areas of evergreen forests, stretches of savannah, swamps and hot springs (Maji Moto). The fauna includes numerous elephants, baboons, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, hippos, large flocks of pink flamingos and other species. The park is also home to leopards, hyenas and the famous Manyara lions that have the habit of climbing trees in this area. At the end of the game drive, transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight in Karatu. (Approximate transfer time Manyara•Karatu: 1 h)
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
DAY 5 • THE REFUGE OF THE AFRICAN "BIG FIVE"
In the morning, immediately after breakfast, you will start the game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, declared WORLD HERITAGE SITE (UNESCO 1978) AND INTERNATIONAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE (1981). (Approximate transfer time Karatu•Ngorongoro Conservation Area: 30 min) The area has become a real ecosystem, thanks to the good rainfall, the ponds, the small lakes and internal streams, the night fog that surrounds and feeds the forests of the slopes of its famous crater. After a short stop at the crater rim, you will descend to the bottom of the caldera for a photo safari dedicated to the discovery of one of the most beautiful places on Earth, where nature is sovereign and “unchanged over time”. The 265 km² caldera has the highest concentration of wildlife on the continent. It is one of the very rare places where you can meet the black rhino. After lunch near the enchanting hippo lake, you will head up the crater out of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and reach the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight in the Serengeti National Park. (Approximate transfer time Ngorongoro Crater•Serengeti: 2 h 30 min)
- Zuri Serengeti Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAYS 6 AND 7 • THE LAND OF THE GREAT MIGRATION AND FELINES
The Serengeti is considered the most famous national park in the world, the cradle of the Great Migration, where every year one of the most impressive natural cycles on the planet is renewed: tens of thousands of ungulates move, guided by the primordial instinct for survival, in constant search of new pastures. The landscape, dotted with large acacias and Kopjes (mounds of ancient rocks), is the ideal habitat for big cats. In the Seronera Valley, along the banks of the river of the same name, you will have the opportunity to see leopards climbing sausage trees, observe the numerous prides of lions on the Moru kopjes and, with a little luck, even spot a black rhinoceros. Finally, you can get out of the car at the famous hippo pool and approach the pool to scrutinize the many hippos piled up. The day will end with the return to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
The following day will be entirely dedicated to the discovery of the park where there will be opportunities for the sighting of families of giraffes and elephants, large prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and smaller ones such as foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, jackals, along with more than 500 species of birds. The safari will end in the afternoon with transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight in Karatu.
(Approximate transfer time Serengeti•Karatu: 3 h)
- Zuri Serengeti Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8 • RETURN TO ARUSHA/KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
In the day you will return to Arusha/Kilimanjaro to take the return flight that will conclude your safari in Tanzania.
Along the way you will have the opportunity to go shopping to buy gifts and souvenirs in the characteristic local shops and bazaars.
(Approximate transfer time Karatu•Arusha : 2 h 30 min • Karatu•Kilimanjaro Airport: 3 h 30 min)
However, we are flexible and available in case of special needs, such as early flight or other. We would like to point out that our tour operator for safaris in Tanzania also organizes 11 or 12 day tours, which we suggest you view for an even broader and more engaging experience.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO COMBINE THIS SAFARI WITH AN EXTENSION OF A BEACH STAY IN ZANZIBAR.
- departure
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included & Not Included
What's Included
- Luxury lodge & boutique safari tent accommodation
- All gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, multi-course dinners)
- Daily game drives in open-sided 4x4 safari cruisers
- Professional English-speaking naturalist guides & trackers
- All national park entry permits & conservation fees
- Complimentary airstrip transfers and local taxes
What's Not Included
- International flights & entry visa fees
- Discretionary camp staff & guide gratuities
- Mandatory medical evacuation & travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safaris (can be pre-booked)
- Premium reserve wines, champagnes & spirits
- Personal expenses (laundry, spa treatments, souvenirs)
Important Information
Visa & Entry Requirements
Health & Vaccinations
Luggage & Packing
Strict limits apply for bush flights: maximum 15kg (33lbs) in soft-sided duffel bags only. Hard suitcases with wheels cannot be accommodated. Pack neutral, breathable layers.
Booking & Payment
A 30% deposit confirms your reservation. Balance due 45 days before arrival. Bank transfers and credit/debit cards accepted (3% fee). Free date changes up to 30 days before departure.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is a tradition in Tanzania. Recommended: USD 40–50 per guest, per day for your safari guide and lodge/camp staff on luxury safaris. Detailed tipping guide included in pre-departure info.
Safety & Insurance
Pricing & Group Rates
2 People
3 People
4 People
5 – 6 People
