9 Days Tanzania Under Canvas
Tour snapshot
Duration
9Days, 8 Nights
Tour Type
Tanzania Safari
Tour Style
Private
Tour Overview
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrive Arusha
A warm welcome to northern Tanzania at Kilimanjaro Airport and a private transfer to your hotel, located Arusha City.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
This morning you are driven (approx. 2hrs) to Tarangire National Park, home to one of the country’s largest elephant populations. On arrival at the park entrance gate, you will commence a full day game drive with a picnic lunch before arriving at camp late in the afternoon. Your camp is situated in a remote corner of the park amongst giant acacia trees with views out beyond the savannah. The landscape is filled with ancient baobab trees, ambling elephants, and birds in flight.
Meals: BLD
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
This park is famous for its large herds of elephants which migrate through the park in search of water between July and October. Breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the mountains to the south make a stop at Tarangire a memorable experience. A full day allows time for plenty of game viewing.
Meals: BLD
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Today travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, a working coffee plantation in the highlands, with time to stretch your legs. Later this afternoon, arrive in camp, located close by to the crater rim in the forest.
Meals: BLD
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into this vast extinct volcano whose towering walls are a natural enclosure for a dazzling abundance of wildlife. See wildebeest, zebra, buffalo and gazelle on the plains, waterbuck, bushbuck and eland in the forest, a healthy elephant population, black rhino, lion, hippo and flamingos.
Meals: BLD
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
This morning board your light aircraft flight into the world-famous Serengeti. Game viewing in the park varies depending on the time of year. Your classic tented safari camp is mobile and moves seasonally between two sites according to the movement of the game, ensuring you are always in the best spot to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Meals: BLD
Days 7-8: Serengeti National Park
With an expert safari guide, explore the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of predators and other game for the next two days. The Serengeti plays host to a wonderful spectacle each year – the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra who follow the rains in their continual search for grass and water – an unforgettable experience.
Meals: BLD
Day 9: Serengeti National Park – Depart Arusha
A flight returns you to Kilimanjaro Airport where your Tanzanian safari ends.
Meals: BL
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Park fees
- Park Fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary.
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Visa on arrival
- International flight
- Travel insurance
- Personal Expenses (e.g., laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Optional Tours
- Tips to your safari guide
Packing list for safari
Travel Documents
- Valid passport
- Yellow fever vaccination records/ certificate.
- Tanzania visa, available at airport upon arrival, USD $100 payable in cash only for US citizens or USD $50 for residents of UK/European Union and most other countries.
- Copy of flight itinerary.
- Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
- Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
- Credit card (Visa and MasterCard are most widely accepted).
- Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2004 or later)
Clothing
Remember, it’s not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colours – khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
- Sturdy boots or sandals
- Sun hat
- Sun glasses
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change)
- Long sleeve shirts (light weight)
- Shorts
- Long trousers
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Travel towel
- Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept)
- Rain coat and rain trousers (During rainy season Mar - May and Oct - Dec)
Highly recommended
- Camera and memory cards
- Binoculars
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer and wet wipes
- Insect Repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Flashlight or headlamp
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone etc
- Power adapter to fit the UK style electrical socket
Others tips
- Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack or sports bag. These are ideal for packing into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into the vehicles.
- Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
- Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/ straighteners, expensive jewellery, make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
- If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry-on luggage, wallet and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carry items.
- Leave some space in your luggage for the all-important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc, however this can sometimes be an expensive option.
Tanzania safari FAQ’s
When is the best time to go on the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.
When is the best time to see the great wildebeest migration in Tanzania?
What should I take on safari in Tanzania?
When traveling to foreign destinations it is always respectful to dress modestly and we suggest the emphasis is on comfortable clothing.
It is often warm on the plains and at lower altitudes but cold in the hilly and mountainous areas; a rain jacket, fleece and good quality walking shoes/boots are essential.
- Shorts;
- T-shirts;
- Rain jacket;
- Warm sweater;
- Hat;
- Swimsuit & swimsuit cover-up;
- Sunglasses;
- Safari boots;
- Sneakers;
- Fast Aid kit;
- Plasters and anti-bacterial medicines;
- Binoculars for animal sighting
For a detailed list of items read Tanzania Safari Packing List.
What does a Tanzania Safari cost?
Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.
For a detailed list of items read Tanzania Safari Cost.
Is it safe to go on a Tanzania Safari?
Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.
Where will I stay during the Tanzania safari?
Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.
What is the official language of Tanzania?
Tanzania has two official languages: English and Swahili. But the national language of Tanzania is Swahili.
How long does it take to do safari in Tanzania?
The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 5 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you'd like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.
What is the current Covid status of Tanzania?
All travelers are required to produce proof of vaccination; a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19. It is mandatory to wear masks and maintain social distance in public. As the status is changing we recommend consulting our team for further details.
Is there a mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Tanzania?
There is no mandatory quarantine upon arrival in Tanzania as long as travelers do not test positive when they are tested on arrival in Tanzania.
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