Tanzania
& Rwanda Safari

ITINERARY

DAY 1

  • Departure

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport- Arusha

  • Confirmation Number

34567

Your guide will meet you on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha (45-60 minutes).

Dinner 

 

Arusha town is Tanzania’s safari capital, famous or its well better-known neighbors, including Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. The town has numerous first-class restaurants, bars, and local markets.
Arusha’s rural charm is amplified by the many beautiful coffee plantations that surround the town, many of them dating back to colonial times and offering tours of graceful plantation houses.

Serena Hotel Arusha – PREMIUM

Arusha Serena Hotel is unlike any other hotel in Tanzania with authentic, bespoke experiences that stir the traveller’s soul while showcasing the breathtaking tranquillity of our surroundings. Set among the woodland slopes of Mount Meru at the edge of Lake Duluti, there’s no better destination for soaking in the beauty and magnificence of the Tanzanian “Northern Safari Circuit.”

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DAY 2

Day of Leisure

  • Spend the day exploring Arusha.
  • Check out the Cultural Center
  • Take a Coffee Plantation tour
  • Enjoy lunch at the Coffee Lodge and visit Shanga
  • Take an optional excursion (see below).

Or just relax and enjoy the spa and pool at your leisure.

Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner

 

Optional Excursion: Day Hike Kilimanjaro

7:00 am – 10 hours – East Africa Time

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel early morning and take you up to Kilimanjaro. You’ll enjoy a hike to the summit, lunch and a descent to the base of the mountain.

Your guide will take you back to the hotel.

Optional Excursion: Sevral Wildlife

11:00 am – 4 hours – East Africa Time

For a fascinating, exclusive, and unparalleled experience, visit Serval Wildlife! A  luxury ecotourism lodge and wildlife haven tucked away in the Siha District of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Explore the curated ecosystem with over 3000 hand planted endemic flora that directly benefit the exquisite animals residing at Serval Wildlife, while you enjoy the mesmerizing views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Home to a variety of wildlife, including Majestic African Lions,  Colobus Monkeys,  Masai Giraffes,  Bat-eared Foxes,  Elands,  Ostriches, and  Blue & Vervet monkeys! You will have unforgettable direct interactions with a many free-roaming wild animals.

Enjoy a lovely lunch with in the Serval Restaurant, which you may share with the Giraffes!

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DAY 3

Arusha - Tarangire National Park & Masai Village

After breakfast depart to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s third-largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides only the area’s water supply. 

 

There is a great diversity of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and up to six thousand elephants. We will spend 2 days here doing game drives in the national and a cultural visit with the semi-nomadic tribes around the area. 

Tarangire National Park

At Tarangire National Park you will experience an unrivalled landscape of open plains, dotted with thousands of baobabs. Not only does the meandering Tarangire River attract a vast number of wildlife, but the Park is renowned for its huge elephant herds, enabling visitors to see entire herds of elephant families. 

Maramboi Tented Camp – PREMIUM

Wildlife calls at the door of Maramboi Tented Lodge. Zebras, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles. You could see them appear between the palm trees from the terrace of your exclusive tent, from the swimming pool while enjoying a cool drink after a walk with a Maasai guide or a delicious dinner under the stars.

Situated in the ecosystem of lake Manyara, in fields of golden vegetation, Maramboi Tented Camp brings together premium services, exclusive attentions and genuine hospitality in a spectacular scene.

Accomodation

Elegant tents built on raised wood platforms with a private terrace and views of Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley. There is a choice of a king sized bed or two single beds. The bedrooms have a bathroom with shower. The family tent consists of two interconnected  tents.

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DAY 4

Game Drives in Tarangire National Park

At Tarangire National Park you will experience an unrivalled landscape of open plains, dotted with thousands of baobabs. Not only does the meandering Tarangire River attract a vast number of wildlife, but the Park is renowned for its huge elephant herds, enabling visitors to see entire herds of elephant families.

Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner

 

At Tarangire National Park you will experience an unrivalled landscape of open plains, dotted with thousands of baobabs. Not only does the meandering Tarangire River attract a vast number of wildlife, but the Park is renowned for its huge elephant herds, enabling visitors to see entire herds of elephant families. 

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DAY 5

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge - LUXURY / PREMIUM

The 74 guest rooms at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge blend the indescribable beauty and magnitude of the Ngorongoro Crater with unparalleled standards for comfort and service. Clinging to the Crater rim beneath river stone and a cloak of native vines, our accommodation is so seamlessly entwined with the landscape,

 

Clinging to the Crater rim beneath river stone and a cloak of native vines, our accommodation is so seamlessly entwined with the landscape, guests can’t help but feel as one with the natural surroundings. With a private stone balcony opening onto the blue-green vastness of the Crater floor below, it’s like you’re living alone in the “cradle of mankind.” 

Interiors feature brass lamps, embossed leather headboards, wildwood mirrors, Maasai carvings and stylised cave paintings. The guest experience is enhanced with modern comforts like complimentary wireless Internet and 24-hour room service. 

With a private stone balcony opening onto the blue-green vastness of the Crater floor below, it’s like you’re living alone in the “cradle of mankind.” 

Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

One of the best places in Africa  to spot the Big Five – elephants, leopards, lions, buffalo and the rare black rhinoceroses is the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” is home to almost every species in Africa… except the giraffe, which can’t negotiate the steep incline down into the caldera but will be seen at the rim of the crater. Game drives and a unique picnic lunch on the crater floor offer ample opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, hippos and lots of birds.

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DAY 6

Full day Game Drives in the Serengeti Plains

Serengeti National Park is the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world and boasts the greatest concentration of plains game in all of Africa. Established in 1952, it is home to the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. The resident population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds is also impressive. The Park can be divided into 3 sections:

 

 
  • The southern/central part (Seronera Valley) with its classic savannah dotted with acacias and filled with wildlife.
  • The western corridor is marked by the Grumeti River, and has more forests and dense bush.
  • The north meets up with Kenya’s Masai Mara Reserve, is the least visited section. It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous – over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. During the months of July-September the herds will cross the Mara River again and again in search of fresh grass. They will have to face the mighty crocodiles in the river, who are waiting quietly in the water for their opportunity.
Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, and it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa.

Established in 1952, it is home to the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. The resident population of lion, cheetah, elephant, giraffe, and birds is also impressive. The Park can be divided into 3 sections:

  • The southern/central part (Seronera Valley) with its classic savannah dotted with acacias and filled with wildlife.
  • The western corridor is marked by the Grumeti River,and has more forests and dense bush.
  • The north meets up with Kenya’s Maasai Mara Reserve, is the least visited section.

It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous – over a million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November, and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. During the months of July-September the herds will cross the Mara River again and again in search of fresh grass. They will have to face the mighty crocodiles in the river, who are waiting quietly in the water for their opportunity. Serengeti is also known as the “endless plains” in the Maasai language. 

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge – PREMIUM

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge is an award-winning gem of a hotel in one of the most beautiful settings in Tanzania. Seamlessly blended high into an acacia-lined ridge, our African-style lodge and infinity pool offer panoramic views across the Serengeti’s vast, endless grasslands, where lions and cheetahs stalk their prey and massive migrating wildebeest herds darken the landscape in a relentless search for fresh grazing grounds.

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DAY 7

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti Plains

Today begins with a leisure breakfast before you begin to venture to the corners of the mighty Serengeti plains for an unlimited game drive with high chances of following the great migration and spotting prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many more. 

After picnic lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive.

Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner

 

Today begins with a leisure breakfast before you begin to venture to the corners of the mighty Serengeti plains for an unlimited game drive with high chances of following the great migration and spotting prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many more. 

After picnic lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive.

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DAY 8

Serengeti - Arusha- Kilimanjaro International Airport

On this day you’ll a morning drive to Seronera airport to catch your flight to Arusha. Upon your arrival at the Arusha airport. You’ll be met by your guide, who will take you to lunch and then transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be received by our company’s representative outside customs and immigration hall, who will be holding signage with your name.

 

He will provide you a safari briefing followed by an introduction to your driver- guide who is ready to warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel (20 minutes’ drive). Upon your arrival at the hotel, you’ll check in and relax since there are no other activities scheduled for today.

Flight from Arusha to Kigali

Departure

Transfer to hotel

Arrival

Check in at Hotel des Milles Collines

Guests can indulge in massages, facials or body treatments, and Panorama Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a poolside bar. The helpful staff and restaurant get good marks from fellow travellers.

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DAY 9

Check in at Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge

Tiloreza Volcanoes Ecolodge is a boutique operator of lodging and related activities. First and foremost, we believe that you should be comfortable on your journey. That is why we pride ourselves in providing you unsurpassed customer service in a warm and inviting setting. We offer standard rooms, deluxe rooms and VIP Cottages.

 

Secondly, we believe that it is important that we minimize our impact on the environment while magnifying our impact on our communities. Tiloreza strives to continue to find ways to work towards a greener future. Additionally, we are reaching out to our community to support both environmental and educational efforts.

Finally, we are constantly looking at ways to provide you a more active travel experience. For example, we offer some of the newest bikes available in Rwanda for use on some of the best rides in Africa. Currently, we rent bikes to tour operators and individuals. We will also work with the best operators to help you set up trips to the awe inspiring mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park.

Kigali city tour – Transfer to Musanze, Volcanoes National Park

Today you will take a Kigali City Tour which includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial site, art center, and local market. Kigali Genocide Memorial site in Gisozi, a place of remembrance and learning, honoring victims of genocide against the Tutsi and ensure that it never happens again. It’s the final resting place for more than 250,000 victims of the genocide against the Tutsi. Here you will be able to visit the three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The Education Centre, Gardens, and Genocide Archive of Rwanda form part of a meaningful tribute to those who perished, and provide a powerful educational tool for visitors. Have lunch at Heaven Restaurant – Kiyovu, then have a 2hr 30min drive to Musanze near Volcanoes National Park.

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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport- Arusha

34567

Your guide will meet you on arrival at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha (45-60 minutes).  Dinner

Arusha town is Tanzania’s safari capital, famous or its well better-known neighbors, including Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. The town has numerous first-class restaurants, bars, and local markets.
Arusha’s rural charm is amplified by the many beautiful coffee plantations that surround the town, many of them dating back to colonial times and offering tours of graceful plantation houses.

Day of Leisure

Spend the day exploring Arusha.

  • Check out the Cultural Center
  • Take a Coffee Plantation tour
  • Enjoy lunch at the Coffee Lodge and visit Shanga
  • Take an optional excursion (see below).
  • Or just relax and enjoy the spa and pool at your leisure.

Breakfast * Lunch * Dinner

Included:

  • Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
  • Transfers to and from the Airport
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide during the safari.
  • Bottled safe drinking water in safari vehicles
  • Government taxes and levies
  • 24-Hour support during the safari
  • Tanzania Flying Doctors

Not Included:

  • International flights
  • Optional excursions while you are in Tanzania
  • Out-of-full board service at the hotel including body massage, hotel excursions, bar & laundry services
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Trip Protection
  • Gratuities for your guide, hotel staff, and porters
  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not included in the itinerary

Trip Notes

Notes

  • Safari groups consist of 2 – 6 persons per vehicle.
  • Trekking tours groups consist of 2 – 15 persons
  • We cannot guarantee viewing for the described animal observations on safari. These are wild animals in their natural habitat, and their behavior can never be guaranteed. For this reason, there is no refund if some animals are not seen. Our experienced safari guides will use all their expertise and knowledge to provide you with as much adventure and wildlife observation as possible.
  • The opening hours of the national parks are daily from 06:00 – 18:00. The maximum length of stay (until 18:00 hrs.) cannot always be exhausted, as many sections of the route in Tanzania should not be traveled in the dark. Your stay in the national parks therefore depends on your further route. Wishes and special requests can be discussed with your Safari guide.

Additional information

Our Team would like to offer you an unforgettable trip! If you have special requests regarding accommodations, routes, excursions etc., please let us know. If the accommodation listed is not available, we will book an equivalent alternative for you. This does not constitute a reason for reduction. All prices are per person, subject to rate changes, exchange rate fluctuations and availability as well as confirmation by Excellent Guides Tours and Safaris.

Mobility information

This journey is generally not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. If you have special needs (e.g. a wheelchair, walker, oxygen unit or similar) or health restrictions that affect your ability to travel, please inform us before booking so that we can advise as to whether this trip is suitable for you. If we do not receive such information prior to booking, and if the trip cannot be ca your responsibility. 

Amref Flying Doctors

During your round trip in Tanzania (including Zanzibar) you are covered by our local partner agency, Amref Flying Doctors. The Amref Flying Doctors will evacuate you in a medical emergency and take you to the nearest hospital. This service does not replace Trip Protection insurance, but does cover medically necessary local transport.

General Terms and Conditions of Business

Please read our General Terms and Conditions (GTC) carefully, as these form the basis in connection with package tours booked with Excellent Guides Tours and Safaris.

Trip Notes

Notes

  • Safari groups consist of 2 – 6 persons per vehicle.
  • Trekking tours groups consist of 2 – 15 persons
  • We cannot guarantee viewing for the described animal observations on safari. These are wild animals in their natural habitat, and their behavior can never be guaranteed. For this reason, there is no refund if some animals are not seen. Our experienced safari guides will use all their expertise and knowledge to provide you with as much adventure and wildlife observation as possible.
  • The opening hours of the national parks are daily from 06:00 – 18:00. The maximum length of stay (until 18:00 hrs.) cannot always be exhausted, as many sections of the route in Tanzania should not be traveled in the dark. Your stay in the national parks therefore depends on your further route. Wishes and special requests can be discussed with your Safari guide.

Additional information

Our Team would like to offer you an unforgettable trip! If you have special requests regarding accommodations, routes, excursions etc., please let us know. If the accommodation listed is not available, we will book an equivalent alternative for you. This does not constitute a reason for reduction. All prices are per person, subject to rate changes, exchange rate fluctuations and availability as well as confirmation by Excellent Guides Tours and Safaris.

Mobility information

This journey is generally not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. If you have special needs (e.g. a wheelchair, walker, oxygen unit or similar) or health restrictions that affect your ability to travel, please inform us before booking so that we can advise as to whether this trip is suitable for you. If we do not receive such information prior to booking, and if the trip cannot be ca your responsibility. 

Amref Flying Doctors

During your round trip in Tanzania (including Zanzibar) you are covered by our local partner agency, Amref Flying Doctors. The Amref Flying Doctors will evacuate you in a medical emergency and take you to the nearest hospital. This service does not replace Trip Protection insurance, but does cover medically necessary local transport.

General Terms and Conditions of Business

Please read our General Terms and Conditions (GTC) carefully, as these form the basis in connection with package tours booked with Excellent Guides Tours and Safaris.

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