This self drive safari around Northern Tanzania starts at Arusha and takes you to Karatu via Ndarakwai/Western Kilimajaro. Your itinerary allows for other experiences such as the Ngorongoro crater.
Day 1: Arrival
You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your Driver/Guide and our representative. We will take you to the Rivertrees Country Inn This charming Lodge is situated at the banks of picturesque Usa River on an old German coffee estate and offers stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Alternative accommodation is at Mount Meru Game Lodge with an animal sanctuary attached. Our safari manager will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing about your Self Drive Tour. Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn or Mount Meru Game Lodge. Dinner included.
NB –if you arrive into another airport than Kilimanjaro we’ll arrange a connection flight to Arusha either on arrival or the following day (at extra cost). From Nairobi also road transfers in private or shared vehicles possible.
Day 2: Arusha
Spend a second day at your nice lodge in Arusha. Time to relax and accustomize or to explore the nearer surrounding. You can visit Arusha National Park for some first safari activities, hike at the slopes of Mt Meru, visit one of the villages nearby or explore Arusha Town. Overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn or Mount Meru Game Lodge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3-4: Ndarakwai/Western Kilimajaro
After two relaxing days you start your tour with a drive to Ndarakwai a private concession area of more than 11`’000 acres. It started in 1995 as an experiment in self-sustaining conservation, preserves a variety of habitats that are home to over 70 mammal species, and 350 bird species (at last count). Ndarakwai is an important part of the Amboseli / Ngasurai eco-system and helps to preserve vital seasonal elephant routes. Many species (lesser kudu, Grants gazelle, warthogs, impala, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, bushbuck, hyena, etc), are permanent residents on the ranch, while others (eland, zebra, buffalo, elephant, cheetah, etc) use Ndarakwai seasonally. You spend 2 days at Ndarakwai and drive around in your own car or join in some safari activities offered by the ranch.
Accommodation is for 2 nights at Ndarakwai Ranch offering views of both Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru and nestled in a protected forest of towering fig, and yellow-barked. All meals included
Day 5-7: Karatu
From Western Kilimanjaro you drive to Karatu a small friendly town located at the outer rim of Ngorongoro Crater ideally located to explore the Highlights of Northern Tanzania. You stay at a comfortable lodge facing the Oldeani Volcano, only 5 kilometers from the Ngorongoro Lolduare gate, was built to offer our clients an original experience reminiscent of the atmosphere of the old days. Ngorongoro Farm House offers comfortable cottages with ample space inside, built on the style of an old colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials and full of details of good taste, with the purpose of offering our clients an imaginary journey to the life of the days gone.
Activities include visits to Lake Manyara National Park; Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the famous Ngorongoro Crater, excursions for hiking at the Northern Ngorongoro Highlands, cultural encounters, village and market visits, leisurely walks to the lodge’s own coffee plantations and gardens, Mountain biking, Crater Rim Nature Walks and more (extra expenses)
3 x Overnight at Ngorongoro Farmhouse at Karatu.
All meals included
Day 8: Karatu-Arusha
After a wonderful stay at Karatu you return to Arusha for a last overnight at Rivertrees Country Inn or Mount Meru Game Lodge.
Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 9: Departure
End of your Self Drive Tour, departure transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
~ End of Tour ~
From: USD $ 3715
per person sharing
INCLUDED
- Airport transfers
- 03 x HB in Arusha
- 05 x FB at excellent safari lodges / tented camps as per itinerary
- 08 days Safari vehicle including taxes and insurance
- Cooler box, binocular on the vehicle
- Services of a professional English speaking driver guide for assistance
- Map of Tanzania
- 3 l mineral water per person / day during game drives
- Flying doctor insurance (first aid on the spot and rescue flights )
- New Tourist Development Levy
EXCLUDED
- International Flights
- All items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for safari guide
- Travel insurance
- Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for Americans & Irish Passport Holders- to be paid upon arrival)
- Drinks and beverages in lodges
- Entrance fees to parks and conservation areas
- Ngorongoro Crater Service Fees
