South Africa Itineraries -Explore Tanzania & South Africa Safari
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15 day safari to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, Livingstone / Victoria Falls, Cape Town and Hermanus Whale Watching Area (which is seasonal: July ~ October)
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Level of Accommodation: Combination of Luxury and Deluxe |
Schedule Dates: Daily |
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Day 1 |
Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Met upon your arrival in JRO; and transfer to Hotel in Arusha.
Accommodation: Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge |
Day 2 |
Arusha / Tarangire
After breakfast, we drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive in this very diverse park with picnic lunch boxes, Tarangire is well known for its large herds of Elephant population.
Estimated transit time: 2.5hrs drive
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: Maramboi Permanent Tented Camp, B,L,D |
Day 3 |
Tarangire / Lake Manyara
Morning game drive in Tarangire then drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley. The park is home to tree-climbing lion, colorful birds, elephant and hippo. Game drives in the park.
Estimated transit time: 2.5hrs drive
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: Gibbs Farm, B,L,D |
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Lake Manyara / Serengeti
Today we leave Lake Manyara for Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in Serengeti, in search of large predators and gentle herbivores in which they feed.
Estimated transit time: 4hrs drive
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: Serengeti Serena Lodge B,L,D |
| Day 5 ~ 6 |
Serengeti National Park
Game drives in the Serengeti, exploring the rolling plains of Serengeti National Park in search of the large predators and the gentle herbivores on which they feed.
Estimated transit time: 2hrs drive
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: In mid December ~ March we will stay at Ndutu Lodge which is Deluxe (price will be $25pp/night less); In May ~ June we will stay at Mbalageti Camp (luxury chalet) for extra $$ (about $60pp/night); and in July ~ November we would recommend Migration Camp for extra $$ (about $220pp/night more) or downgrade to a standard Lodge,- Lobo Wildlife Lodge (which will lower the price by $65pp/night less).
Serengeti Serena Lodge, B,L,D. |
| Day 7 |
Serengeti / Ngorongoro
After breakfast, we drive to Ngorongoro Crater with game drive en-route, with an optional visit of Masai Village ($60/group), and optional visit of Olduvai Gorge ($6/person). Afternoon game drive in the Crater.
Estimated transit time: 3hrs drive
Activities: Game drives
Accommodation & Meals: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, B,L,D. |
| Day 8 |
Ngorongoro
Another game drive in the crater exploring the short-grass plains of the crater floor. This extinct volcano embraces 100sq miles alive with lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and many more games. Later in the day Later in the day, we drive back to Arusha (Optional Day room is available in Arusha for extra $$). Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your return flight.
Estimated transit time: 3hrs drive
Activities: Game drive
Accommodation & Meals: B,L |
| Day 9 |
Arusha / Kilimanjaro / Johannesburg (JNB)
Transfer to Kilimanjaro airport (JRO) for a flight to Johannesburg (JNB). Met on arrival and transfer to Airport Grand Hotel.
Estimated transit: 4 hrs combined flight time, plus 10 minutes drive to the hotel
Accommodation & Meals: Airport Grand Hotel, B |
| Day 10 |
Johannesburg (JNB)/ Livingstone (LVI)
Transfer to JNB airport for a Morning flight to Livingstone (LVI). Met on arrival at LVI, and transfer to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge.
Estimated driving distance: 2hrs flight time
Activities: Visit Victoria Falls, African Queen River Cruises, Helicopter Flight, Livingstone Museum, Bird Watching, Elephant Back Rides, Extreme Adventures like White Water Rafting, River Boarding and Bunjee Jumping. All these at additional cost (see below. If you want to do many activities, add another night there)
Accommodation & Meals: Stanley Safari Lodge, B,L,D |
| Day 11 |
Victoria Falls
Explore the quaint colonial city of Livingstone, located just 10km from the thundering Victoria Falls. Explore the historic beauty of Livingstone by foot. Marvel at the Edwardian style buildings or take advantage of the many adventure and gaming activities available. Travel to the spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the natural world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (See costs for Things you can do when at Victoria Falls below)
Estimated driving distance: 5 minutes drive to the Falls
Activities: Visit Victoria Falls, African Queen River Cruises, Helicopter Flight, Livingstone Museum, Bird Watching, Elephant Back Rides, Extreme Adventures like White Water Rafting, River Boarding and Bunjee Jumping. All these at additional cost (see below. If you want to do many activities, add another night there)
Accommodation & Meals: Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Deluxe Room), B, L |
| Day 12 |
Victoria Falls / Cape Town
After breakfast and morning activity that you want to do, you will be transferred to Livingstone airport (LVI) for an afternoon flight to Cape Town for overnight there.
Estimated driving distance: 20 minutes drive
Activities: See below
Accommodation & Meals: Constantia Hotel, B |
| Day 13 |
Hermanus (Whale Watching)
After breakfast, we drive to the quaint city of Hermanus, home of the Southern Right Whale. Nature lovers from all over the world visit Hermanus to view these magnificent creatures from the best land based whale watching destination in the world. Enjoy the pristine South African coastline as you view one of nature¡¯s most elusive creatures
Estimated transit time: 75 minutes drive each direction
Activities: Whale Watching
Accommodation & Meals: Constantia Hotel, B |
| Day 14 |
Wine Country / Cape Town
We will spend this day driving along the wine route stopping at vineyards and doing a wine tasting.Enjoy all the scenic highlights Cape Town has to offer.
Estimated transit time: about 45 minutes drive
Activities: Vineyard Tours & Wine Tasting (An extra day may be needed if you need to add the following: Table Mountain, Cable Way, Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches, Malay Quarter, V&A Waterfront, Artscape Theatre and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens).
Accommodation & Meals: Constantia Hotel, B |
| Day 15 |
Cape Town (CPT) / Departure
Explore Cape Town on own (or we can arrange something for you), before the transfer to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) for your return flight home.
Estimated driving distance: 20 minutes drive to the airport
Accommodation & Meals: B |
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Prices per person - Double Occupancy |
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2009 |
2010 |
$ 5,800 |
$ 5,850 |
$ 5,900 |
SRS: $ 600 |
SRS: $ 650 |
SRS: $ 650 |
For April & May prices, contact us for low rate discount
SRS = Single Room Supplement fee. |
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Price Includes |
- Arrival and departure airport transfers in Tanzania, South Africa and Victoria Falls
- Accommodation as indicated (2 people sharing a double room)
- Activities and Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- All park fees, and government taxes.
- Services of Professional English-speaking driver- guide.
- Game drives in Safari vehicles with guarantee window seat!
- Bottled water while on safari
- FLIGHT: JRO to JNB, one way, including taxes
- FLIGHT: JNB to LVI one way, including taxes
- FLIGHT: LVI to CPT one way, including taxes
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Price Excludes |
- International airfare
- Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, traveler's insurance.
- Tips to driver-guide.
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Activities at Victoria Falls: |
- African Queen River Cruises: $60pp
- Canoeing Safari, Upper Zambezi : $65pp
- Elephant Back Safaris (Zambia): $155pp
- Helicopter Flights ¨C 15 minutes: $125pp
- Jet Boat Extreme: $105pp
- River Safaris (4x4 on Water) Jet Boat: $75pp
- White Water Rafting: $155pp
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