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The following itineraries are Group Safari Itineraries for Northern Tanzania . You will be grouped with fellow travellers. The maximum group size is 16 people. This makes your safari adventure very affordable and you will spend a great time socialising with like-minded travellers. Make use of our forum to meet fellow travellers now!!

There are set departure dates with weekly departures for all itineraries. The tour will take place as soon as we have a minimum of 4 bookings. All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.


We offer the following group safari itineraris:
  • 5 days: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu area or Lake Manyara, Moshi area (departure every Monday)
  • 6 days: Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu area , Moshi area (departure every Tuesday)
  • 7 days: Tarangire, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Moshi area (departure every Wednesday)
  • 8 days # 1: Tarangire, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, Moshi area (departure every Thursday)
  • 8 days # 2: Tarangire, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu area, Lake Manyara, Moshi area (departure every Friday)
  • 9 days: Arusha National Park, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, Karatu area, Lake Manyara, Moshi area (departure every Saturday)
  • 10 days: Arusha National Park, Lake Natron, Oldoinyo Lengai, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, Moshi area (departure every Sunday)


5 DAYS: Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu jungle hike, cultural visit or Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Monday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Tarangire National Park, picnic lunch on the way. Late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.
 
Day 3: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for half day tour in the late afternoon. Then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 4: After breakfast you have three options for the day. Option One is a half a day hike on a buffalo trail to the Southern highlands forest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an armed ranger. You will see the water falls and the elephant cave. Option Two is visiting the Iraqw Cultural Centre in Karatu. The Iraqw are a tribe that several hundred years ago worked its way South from Ethiopia, through Kenya, to settle in the neighbourhood of the Ngorongoro. In order to protect themselves and their cattle from Masaai raids, they build an extensive system of underground settlements which are partially reconstructed and accessible to tourist. Locals show visitors around explaining the traditions and culture of the Iraqw people. In both cases you will have a hot lunch at the hotel or a picnic lunch on the drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi (HB). Option 3 is a half-day visit to Lake Manyara National Park. Picnic lunch on the drive to Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 5: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1050 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 872 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






6 DAYS: Tarangire - Lake Eyasi - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu jungle hike, cultural visit or Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Tuesday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Tarangire National Park, picnic lunch on the way. Late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.
 
Day 3: Early morning drive to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe Bushmen who demonstrate their life as one of the last hunter-gatherers of Africa. After the encounter, walk around the lake for bird watching. Late evening drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 4: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for half day tour in the late afternoon. Then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 5: After breakfast you have three options for the day. Option One is a half a day hike on a buffalo trail to the Southern highlands forest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an armed ranger. You will see the water falls and the elephant cave. Option Two is visiting the Iraqw Cultural Centre in Karatu. The Iraqw are a tribe that several hundred years ago worked its way South from Ethiopia, through Kenya, to settle in the neighbourhood of the Ngorongoro. In order to protect themselves and their cattle from Masaai raids, they build an extensive system of underground settlements which are partially reconstructed and accessible to tourist. Locals show visitors around explaining the traditions and culture of the Iraqw people. In both cases you will have a hot lunch at the hotel or a picnic lunch on the drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB). Option 3 is a half-day visit to Lake Manyara National Park. Picnic lunch on the drive to Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 6: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1260 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 1040 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






7 DAYS: Tarangire - Serengeti - Olduvai Gorge - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Wednesday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Tarangire National Park, picnic lunch on the way. Late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 3: After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Picnic lunch on the way. In the afternoon games drive in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp.

Day 4: Full day tour in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch and short break at midday time at the camp. In the late afternoon another game drive and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
 
Day 5: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day tour. Picnic lunch in the Crater, then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 6: After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half day tour, then in the late afternoon drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 7: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1470 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 1176 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






8 DAYS #1: Tarangire - Serengeti - Olduvai Gorge - Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Eyasi - Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Thursday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Tarangire National Park, picnic lunch on the way. Late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 3: After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Picnic lunch on the way. In the afternoon games drive in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp.

Day 4: Full day tour in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch and short break at midday time at the camp. In the late afternoon another game drive and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
 
Day 5: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day tour. Picnic lunch in the Crater, then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 6: Early morning drive to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe Bushmen who demonstrate their life as one of the last hunter-gatherers of Africa. After the encounter, walk around the lake for bird watching. Late evening drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 7: After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half day tour, then in the late afternoon drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 8: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1458 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 1120 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






8 DAYS #2: Tarangire - Serengeti - Olduvai Gorge - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu jungle hike or cultural visit - Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Friday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Tarangire National Park, picnic lunch on the way. Late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 3: After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Picnic lunch on the way. In the afternoon games drive in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp.

Day 4: Full day tour in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch and short break at midday time at the camp. In the late afternoon another game drive and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
 
Day 5: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day tour. Picnic lunch in the Crater, then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 6: After breakfast you have two options for the day. Option One is a half a day hike on a buffalo trail to the Southern highlands forest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an armed ranger. You will see the water falls and the elephant cave. Option Two is visiting the Iraqw Cultural Centre in Karatu. The Iraqw are a tribe that several hundred years ago worked its way South from Ethiopia, through Kenya, to settle in the neighbourhood of the Ngorongoro. In order to protect themselves and their cattle from Masaai raids, they build an extensive system of underground settlements which are partially reconstructed and accessible to tourist. Locals show visitors around explaining the traditions and culture of the Iraqw people. Hot lunch at the hotel or picnic lunch on the way. Overnight at the Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 7: After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half day tour, then in the late afternoon drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 8: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1458 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 1120 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






9 DAYS: Arusha National Park - Serengeti - Olduvai Gorge - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu jungle hike or cultural visit - Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Saturday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Arusha National Park. Picnic lunch on the way. In the late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 3: After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Picnic lunch on the way. In the afternoon games drive in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp.

Day 4: Full day tour in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch and short break at midday time at the camp. In the late afternoon another game drive and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Another full day of game drives in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch and short break at midday time at the camp. In the late afternoon another game drive and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day tour. Picnic lunch in the Crater, then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 7: After breakfast you have two options for the day. Option one is a half a day hike on a buffalo trail to the Southern highlands forest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an armed ranger. You will see the water falls and the elephant cave. Option two is visiting the Iraqw Cultural Centre in Karatu. The Iraqw are a tribe that several hundred years ago worked its way South from Ethiopia, through Kenya, to settle in the neighbourhood of the Ngorongoro. In order to protect themselves and their cattle from Masaai raids, they build an extensive system of underground settlements which are partially reconstructed and accessible to tourist. Locals show visitors around explaining the traditions and culture of the Iraqw people. Hot lunch at the hotel or picnic lunch on the way. Overnight at Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 8: After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half day tour, then in the late afternoon drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 9: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1693 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 1260 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






10 DAYS: Arusha National Park - Lake Natron - Oldoinyo Lengai, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Eyasi - Lake Manyara - Moshi town or Moshi forest walk

Full package lodge - Departure every Sunday

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to Springlands Hotel or similar hotel for dinner and overnight (HB).

Day 2: After breakfast drive to and tour Arusha National Park. Picnic lunch on the way. In the late evening drive to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 3: After breakfast drive to Lake Natron. In the evening walk around the lake for bird watching and and seeing the impressive waterfalls. Relaxing at the Lake Natron Campsite. At midnight drive to the base of Oldoinyo Lengai, the mountain of God and start of the overnight ascend.

Day 4: In the early morning pick-up from the slopes of Oldoinyo Lengai and transfer to the Lake Natron camp for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Highview Hotel. In the late afternoon you have two options: Option one is a 3-4 hours hike on a buffalo trail to the Southern highlands forest of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an armed ranger. You will see the water falls and the elephant cave. Option two is visiting the Iraqw Cultural Centre in Karatu. The Iraqw are a tribe that several hundred years ago worked its way South from Ethiopia, through Kenya, to settle in the neighbourhood of the Ngorongoro. In order to protect themselves and their cattle from Masaai raids, they build an extensive system of underground settlements which are partially reconstructed and accessible to tourist. Locals show visitors around explaining the traditions and culture of the Iraqw people. Overnight at Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 5: After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Picnic lunch on the way. In the afternoon games drive in the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at Ikoma Wild Camp or Serengeti Wild Camp.

Day 6: Full day tour in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch and short break at midday time at the camp. In the late afternoon another game drive and return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
 
Day 7: After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day tour. Picnic lunch in the Crater, then drive back to Highview Hotel or similar hotel.

Day 8: Early morning drive to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe Bushmen who demonstrate their life as one of the last hunter-gatherers of Africa. After the encounter, walk around the lake for bird watching. Late evening drive back to Highview Hote or similar hotel.

Day 9: After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half day tour, then in the late afternoon drive back to the Springlands Hotel Moshi or similar hotel (HB).

Day 8: Half day walk around Moshi Town (you may decide to have lunch in a local restaurant) or 3 hours guided walk through the rice fields next to Springlands Hotel which are fed by the rains and melting snows of Kilimanjaro to a forest which is home to many species of monkeys. In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro airport to connect flight back home.

Prices:
  • High Season Price per Person: US$ 1758 – 1st Dec. to 30th March and 1st July to 31st October
  • Low Season Price per Person per package: US$ 1400 - 1st April to 30th June and from 1st –30th November
See terms & conditions for these prices.






Important information for all group safari itineraries:
  • Minimum number of persons for each group safari is 4 persons. We will confirm your group safari as soon as we have 4 bookings.
  • If the group size is less than 4 persons, the tour can take place anyway, but there will be a price supplement
Prices include (if part of your tour):
  • Airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Two night’s accommodation in Moshi half board at Springlands Hotel
  • Transportation (4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser or Land Rover with comfortable seats and open roof), driver and guide(s) while on Safari
  • Accommodation full board double occupancy while on safari
  • All park fees
  • Extra supplement Ngorongoro Crater fee
  • Guided tour at Karatu area (jungle hike on buffalo trail)
  • Fees charged by traditional groups at Lake Eyasi (Bushmen) and Lake Natron Area
  • Village fees at Lake Natron Area
  • Guide fee for Mount Oldoinyo Lengai 
Prices do not include:
  • Tips for driver, guide(s) and local guide(s)
  • Lunch or dinner and drinks at Springlands Hotel
  • Drinks while on Safari
  • Any personal expenses
Additional remarks:
  • We may have to re-route the itinerary in case of lodge unavailability.
  • These group safari itineraries start from 1st of  November 2007