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African Spoonbill Tours & Safaris

Safari Itineraries

Northern Circuit - 7 days | 6 days | 5 days | 4 days (Longer journeys are available upon request)

Southern Circuit - Ruaha/Mikumi/Selous, Ruaha/Udzungwa/Mikumi/Selous

Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro (7days / 6nights)

Day 1: Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a 30 minutes drive to Arusha National Park. Here you will participate in a half day walking safari and a half day game drive. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. During the game drive you will see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater. At sunset, you will return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Leave the lodge/camp at 06.00 am, drive for about 90 minutes to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons!

Day 3: Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !

Day 4: Tour the northern part of Serengeti. A full day of game drive until sunset, then dinner and overnight in the Lobo area.

Day 5: Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! Please note that Simba Camp is the only common campsite in the area, and that the facilities are so-so.....We recommend a night in one of the lodges!

Day 6: A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. In the afternoon, drive to the top of the Great Rift Valley for overnight with a view to Lake Manyara. .

Day 7: A full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Early sunrise game drive and picnic lunch. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro (6 days / 5 nights)

Day 1: Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a 30 minutes drive to Arusha National Park. Here you will participate in a half day walking safari and a half day game drive. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, who will guide you through the forest up to the waterfall and the point for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys. During the game drive you will see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater. At sunset, you will return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Leave the lodge/camp at 06.00 am, drive for about 90 minutes to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons!

Day 3: Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !

Day 4: Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! Please note that Simba Camp is the only common campsite in the area, and that the facilities are so-so.....We recommend a night in one of the lodges!

Day 5: A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. In the afternoon, drive to the top of the Great Rift Valley for overnight with a view to Lake Manyara..

Day 6: A full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Early sunrise game drive and picnic lunch. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro (5 days / 4 nights)

Day 1: Leave Arusha at 09.00 am, drive for about 1 hour to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", you have a great chance to spot elephants in large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be spotted include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons!

Day 2: Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !

Day 3: Tour the northern part of Serengeti. A full day of game drive until sunset, then dinner and overnight in the Lobo area.

Day 4: Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! Please note that Simba Camp is the only common campsite in the area, and that the facilities are so-so.....We recommend a night in one of the lodges!

Day 5: A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti (4 days / 3 nights)

Day 1: Leave Arusha at 09.00 am, drive for about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Dinner and overnight will take place on top of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara.

Day 2: Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !

Day 3: Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! Please note that Simba Camp is the only common campsite in the area, and that the facilities are so-so.....We recommend a night in one of the lodges!

Day 4: A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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THE SOUTH

Ruaha/Mikumi

Day 1:

Pick clients at Iringa and drive to Ruaha National Park, game viewing in the park. Dinner and ovewrnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 2:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 3:

Early morning after breakfast, sunrise game viewing till 11:00am, back to the camp for lunch. Afternoon go for sunset game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 4:

Morning after breakfast, drive to Mikumi National Park for sunset Game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Genesis Motel.

Day 5:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing in Mikumi. Dinner and overnight will be at Genesis Motel.

Day 6:

Early morning after breakfast, sunrise game viewing in the park, after that drive back to Dar es salaam.

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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Ruaha/Mikumi/Selous

Day 1:

Meet at Iringa town Baptist Hotel and drive to Ruaha National Park for lunch, evening game viewing till sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 2:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 3:

Early morning after breakfast, sunrise game viewing then drive to Mikumi National Park for sunset game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Genesis Motel.

Day 4:

Morning after breakfast, drive to Selous Game Reserve via Uluguru Mountains for dinner and overnight at Hidden Paradise Camp.

Day 5:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing. Late afternoon wildness walking safari approximately 2hrs. Dinner and overnight will be at Hidden.

Day 6:

Morning after breakfast, embark on boat trip on Rufiji River, lunch. Evening game viewing till sunset. Dinner and overnight will be at Hidden Paradise Camp.

Day 7:

Morning after breakfast, sunrise game viewing then drive back to Dar es salaam.

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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Ruaha/Udzungwa/Mikumi/Selous

Day 1:

Pick clients from hotel of staying in Iringa and drive to Ruaha National Park, game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 2:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing in the park. Dinner and overnight will be at Ruaha River Lodge or Msembe Bandas.

Day 3:

Early morning after breakfast, sunrise game viewing, and then drive to Udzungwa Mountains National Park for dinner and overnight at Udzungwa Mt. View Lodge.

Day 4:

Morning after breakfast, trek to Sanje waterfalls 4-5 hrs, descend and drive to Mikumi National Park for sunset game viewing. Dinner and overnight will be at Genesis Motel.

Day 5:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing in the park. Late in the afternoon drive to Morogoro Town for dinner and overnight at Mt. Uluguru Hotel.

Day 6:

Morning after breakfast, drive to Selous Game Reserve, wildnerss walking safari approximately 2hrs. Dinner and overnight will be at Hidden Paradise Camp.

Day 7:

Morning after breakfast, with your picnic lunch a full day game viewing. Late afternoon embark on boat trip on Rufiji River. Dinner and overnight will be at Hidden Paradise Camp.

Day 8:

Early morning sunrise game viewing, back for breakfast. Thereafter drive back to Dar es salaam.

SAFARI RATES

3 Days safari
1- 5 persons
145$ per day pp
4 Days safari
1- 4 persons
150$ per day pp
5 Days safari
1-4 persons
150$ per day pp
Lodge safaris 3 days
1 -5 people
275$ per day pp
Lodge safaris 4 days
1 -4 people
280$ per day pp
Lodge safaris 5 days
1 -4 people
295$ per day pp

 

The price above includes the following: -
- Park fees
- Camping fees or lodge fees
- Transport 4 WD
- Accommodation before and after
- Guide driver
- Cook and cooking facilities
- Salaries
- Office commission
- Tent and sleeping matt.
- Table and chairs
- Water

Not included on the price
Tips and drinks
Personal items

Discounts for groups, students, NGO’s, and seniors, contact us for details.

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