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INTRODUCING Snake Park & Lake Eyasi Bushmen & Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara National Park (or Tarangire National Park)

  • OPTIONS:
Bush Experience Luxury – Four-day Safari
Bush Experience Lodge/Tented Camp – Four-day Safari
Bush Experience Camping – Four-day Safari

Bushmen caught a SquirrelThis tour is for anyone who wants to know more about rich culture of some of the most unusual Tanzanian tribes, learn how to survive in true wilderness, have a look at some of the world’s venomous snakes and explore abundant wildlife in different habitats!

Note:
Each option includes the same itinerary; they only differ in type of accommodation. Details and photographs of different Lodges and Tented Camps are given in Safari Accommodation section. Overnight in Lake Eyasi is possible only in tents and permanent tented camps, as there are no Lodge facilities.

For more information about what to bring on safari and other details, have a look at our Safari Tips and Safari FAQ. Information about animals you may encounter on your tour is given in our Wildlife section. And for more safari images have a look at our Photo Gallery!

For queries and quick price quotations about any Safari Tour as well as Tailor-Made Programmes to suit all your wishes, please do not hesitate to contact us!

  • ITINERARY:

DAY 1: Arusha – Snake Park - Lake Eyasi
In the Snake ParkDepart Arusha in the morning for Snake Park, where you can observe some of the world’s venomous snakes (Green and Black Mamba, Puff Adder, Gaboon Viper etc.) and other reptiles including Lizards, Chameleons and Nile Crocodiles from a safe distance; Maasai outside the park can also arrange for camel rides. After lunch a drive to Tanzania’s largest soda lake, Lake Eyasi, for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Tented Camp/Camp (there are no Lodge facilities!)

Home of Bushmen is the bushDAY 2: Lake Eyasi – »the Real Bushmen« - Ngorongoro
After early breakfast, transfer to where Haadzabe tribe or »the Real Bushmen« reside and join them on their morning hunt for food! You will find out first hand how to survive in the wilderness and get to know their unique culture and way of living, which has not changed for thousands of years! In the afternoon a drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Lodge/Hotel/Tented Camp/Camp

DAY 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Maasai Boma - Lake Manyara
Maasai Warriors or MoransAfter breakfast descend into the astonishing »Natural Zoo«, the Ngorongoro Crater, abundant with wildlife and where you will have a very high chance to spot »the Big Five«! Picnic lunch. Afterwards an optional stop by the colorful Maasai tribe, the pastoral nomads who vigorously resisted change and still live the same as they have for centuries! In the afternoon, a drive towards Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Lodge/Hotel/Tented Camp/Camp

Manyara Elephant with offspringDAY 4: Lake Manyara – Arusha
After breakfast the whole day is dedicated to explore wildlife in the Lake Manyara National Park. This lush »little park« is nestled under the Great Rift Valley, and provides home to a wide range of different animals including Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, Leopards, Hippos and unusual »tree-climbing Lions«, resting on Acacia branches six to seven meters above the ground! More than 400 species of birds have been recorded here as well! In the afternoon, return to Arusha town.

End of tour!

 

 

 
VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE

On 1 January 2006 the following actions from Tanzanian Government came into effect and resulted in the rise of the 2006 price of Bush Experience Tours:
1) 24-hour government fee to enter Serengeti National Park increased for 70%.
2) Ngorongoro Crater Fee quadrupled and only half-day crater tour is allowed.

In addition, on 1 July 2006 the following actions from Tanzanian Government came into effect and resulted in the additional rise of the 2006 price of all Bush Experience Tours:
1) 24-hour government fee to enter Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park increased for 40%.
2) Camping Fees for Basic Campsites increased for 50% and 25% for Special Campsites.
3) Vehicle Fees in all National Parks doubled.

 
For all queries and quick price quotations about our Bush Experience Luxury, Bush Experience Lodge/Tented Camp and Bush Experience Camping Safari Tours please do not hesitate to contact us!

  • All prices are quoted in US dollars (US$) per person.
  • The prices are inclusive of: park entrance fees, Lodge/Hotel/Camping costs, full board/a cook (three meals per day while on tour), rescue fees, transfers, English speaking guide, 4x4 vehicle, camping equipment if applicable (tents, matresses, sleeping bags, pillows, table and chairs), unlimited game viewing within park opening hours.
  • The prices are exclusive of: items of personal nature (e.g. toiletries, phone calls, souvenirs, bottled water, beverages etc.), medical and personal insurance, accommodation and meals before/after the tour, tipping to the crew.
  • In Ngorongoro Conservation Area a stop-by at Olduvai Gorge and/or Maasai Boma is optional and not included in the price of the tour.
  • Additional AAR Action - Emergency Rescue & Evacuation Insurance (also called AAR Tourist Cover) can be obtained in our office for only 1 USD per day!
  • Please read our Terms and Conditions.
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