INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRIP
Destination: Tanzania
Destinations: Moshi, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Zanzibar
Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Return Airport: Abeid Amani Karume Int. Airport, Zanzibar (ZNZ)
TERMS
Jolita Safari reserves the right that the aforementioned accommodations do not have available rooms at the desired travel time. If any of the lodges are fully booked, we will contact you and suggest good alternatives.
Jolita Safari reserves the right to currency changes and price changes beyond Jolita Safari’s control. Read our travel conditions
ABOUT LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Facts:
Lake Manyara National Park 330 km2
Lake Manyara is 200 km2
Located in The Great Rift Valley
Distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport 170km
Driving time from Kilimanjaro International Airport approx. 3 hours
Flight time from Arusha airport to Manyara airstrip approx. 30 minutes, daily departures
Soda lake with a rich bird life
Lake Manyara National Park was established in 1960 because of its special natural environment with Lake Manyara and surrounding forests and savannah landscapes.
Lake Manyara stretches 50 km along the bottom of the 600 meter high Rift Valley fault. Lake Manyara a scenic gem that Ernest Hemingway praised as something of unparalleled beauty, “the most beautiful thing I had seen in Africa”.
Lake Manyara is a microcosm of Tanzanian nature and Tanzanian safari experience with lush jungle-like forest, savannah, freshwater, soda lake and bushland with dry areas. This alternation of habitat types over short distances provides the opportunity for many species of animals and bird species. In the forests, one can find Manyara’s secret, lions that climb trees, which is very rare. Over 400 bird species have been recorded in the park. Large herds of elephants, hippopotamus, buffalo, giraffes, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, cheetah and many other species can also be observed in the park.
At times of the year, the shallow Lake Manyara can look pink from a distance. It is the huge flocks of flamingos that make the sea look pink from a distance. The flamingo’s pink colored plumage is obtained when it eats the special crustaceans that live in soda lakes, a highly alkaline environment. Only the flamingo with its special beak can obtain sustenance in these lakes. The flamingo’s curved beak plows the crust of water with its dorsal side in throwing movements, while the water is filtered and the crustaceans remain in the beak bowl. After staying and grazing in Lake Manyara, the flamingos must fly to freshwater lakes to drink and to excrete the salt.
The inlet to Lake Manyara is fresh water, with a rich bird and animal life. When the fresh water flows into the lake, which has no outlet, only evaporation regulates the water level. The water evaporates and the nutrient salts are left behind, creating a strongly alkaline environment that only the special crustaceans can master and live in.
NGORONGORO CRATER
Facts:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area 8,292 km2
The main area of the Maasai The
crater itself is 20 km in diameter, 600 meters difference in height from the edge to the bottom, 280 km2
Distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport 210 km
Driving time from Kilimanjaro International Airport approx. 4 hours
Flight time from Arusha airport to Manyara airstrip approx. 30 minutes, daily departures
The world’s largest animal migration
UNESCO World Heritage
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area was established in 1959 with a view to the conservation of landscape, animal, bird life and human activity with its forms of operation. The Maasai’s thousand-year-old traditions and nomadic mode of operation have been and are one of the most important contributions to the preservation of the landscape and species diversity. Ngorongoro is today considered one of the main areas of the Maasai. No other place in the world can you find such dense populations of wild animals in coexistence with human activity. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area borders the Serengeti National Park in the north.
Central to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is Olduvai Gorge, an archaeologically interesting area where early specimens of Homoides have been found. Excavations have taken place here for many 10 years with rich finds of tools, bones and bones. Footprints of the world’s first people are also found here, Olduvai Gorge is considered the cradle of mankind.
Ngorongoro with the crater is a collapsed volcano and thus geologically set a caldera. Geologists have calculated that Ngorongoro was as high as Kilimanjaro before it “collapsed”. Today you can experience the crater and crater floor with over 25,000 animals, the densest population of lions in Africa, about 70 lions in a limited area. The black rhino is also found here, approx. 30 pieces. The basis for the large animal density in the crater is found in access to water, good pastures and nutrient salts.
Ngorongoro is located in a geologically active area with the active volcano Oldoinyo Lengai which is Tanzania’s third highest mountain after Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Meru. Oldoinyo Lengai has relatively regular small eruptions where it throws its nutrient-rich ash several hundred meters into the air. Large eruptions are relatively rare. The eruptions with nutrient-rich ash fall over Ngorongoro and the Serengeti are the most important basis for nutrient-rich plant growth as a basis for high animal density.
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Facts:
Tarangire National Park is 2,850 km2
Distance from Kilimanjaro International Airport 170 km
Driving time from Kilimanjaro International Airport approx. 3 hours
Flight time from Arusha airport to the airstrip in Tarangire approx. 15 minutes, daily departures
Large numbers of elephants
Rich birdlife with over 550 recorded bird species.
The very rare African wild dog can be observed.
Tarangire National Park consists of many different vegetation types and landscape areas. Savanna that transitions into woody and shrub savanna, wetland areas and palm forests. In large parts of the park, it is the giant baobab trees that characterize the landscape and give the landscape a unique beauty that is difficult to find elsewhere. A baobab tree reaching considerable sizes with a diamond of 2 to 5 meters is not uncommon in Tarangire. In other parts of Tanzania, the baobab trees reach sizes of over 6 meters in diameter. The bark of the baobab trees is sought after by the elephants and provides a nutritional supplement during dry periods
The Tarangire River is the park’s lifeblood and brings life-giving water to all of Tarangire. The river is water-bearing even in the driest periods of the year. The Tarangire River starts its journey from the central highlands of Dodoma before reaching Tarangire National Park. Here it meanders, flows quietly and leaves behind nutrient-rich sludge that provides the basis for good plant growth and a rich wildlife. Along the river bank, all the animals find plenty of water and pasture throughout the dry season.
Animal density is highest in the dry season from June to October. Then most African animal species can be observed. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large numbers of elephants during this period. The park also has a rich bird life with a great diversity of species, there are records of over 550 bird species in the park.
DAY 1: ARRIVAL KILIMANJARO INT. AIRPORT
You eat a light meal on the plane before arriving at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (JRO). Purchase of visa (US$50) is proforma prior to baggage claim and meeting your safari driver who will also be your private guide on your safari. The driver loads the luggage into the car and takes you to The Arusha Coffee Lodge , which is around 55 km from the airport.
Overnight stay in Arusha:
Exclusive: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Standard: African Tulip Hotel
Budget: Green Mountain Lodge
DAY 2: SAFARI LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast it is time to depart for Lake Manyara National Park. After you have eaten lunch, you drive out on safari in a landscape with Lake Manyara as the central element. The park has over 350 registered bird species. You can often see large flocks of flamingos that “colour the sea pink”. You get up close to monkeys, elephants, hippos, antelopes and giraffes. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions.
Driving time Arusha – Lake Manyara: 2.5 hours
Distance: 113 km
More about Endoro Lodge
Endoro Lodge is beautifully situated on the edge of the beautiful rainforest that surrounds Ngorongoro. From the lodge you have a great view of monumental trees and untouched forest, perhaps the trumpeting of elephants can be heard nearby. Endoro has large rooms with nice bathrooms with water closets, the rooms also have indoor and outdoor showers, and some rooms have bathtubs. The lodge also has a pool where you have a good view beyond the treetops of the nearby rainforest.
Upgrade options in Lake Manyara:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
& Beyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
About safari in Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara is a microcosm of Tanzanian nature and Tanzanian safari experience with lush jungle-like forest, savannah, freshwater, soda lake and bushland with dry areas. This alternation of habitat types over short distances provides the opportunity for many species of animals to live, and at times of the year the shallow Lake Manyara can look pink from a distance. It is the huge flocks of flamingos that make the sea look pink from a distance. Ernest Hemingway praised Lake Manyara as something of unparalleled beauty, “The most beautiful thing I had seen in Africa”.
Additional activities we can add to the program, ask us for price:
Night safari
Bush dinner
Meals:
On this day, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
DAY 3: SAFARI IN THE NGORONGORO CRATER
After an early breakfast at the lodge, the trip goes towards the Ngorongoro Crater. You spend large parts of the day on safari down in the crater before in the afternoon you drive to the lodge, which is beautifully situated on the edge of the crater.
More about Ngorongoro:
There is a height difference of approx. 600 m from the crater edge down to the bottom. According to geologists, Ngorongoro was a giant volcano of approx. 6,000 meters above sea level which has “collapsed” inside itself, and thus it is now geologically a caldera. The bottom of the caldera is approx. 20 km in diameter, circular and completely flat with a soda lake at the lowest point. Sodasjø is an inland sea without an outlet. Ngorongoro has large populations of most African animals, it is only the giraffe and a few other animals that are not represented down in the crater itself. Here is also the densest population of lions in Africa. The endangered black rhino is also found here, approx. 30 pieces. The basis for the large animal density in the crater can be found in an abundant supply of water, good pastures and nutrient salts from the soda lake. Ngorongoro is called the 8th wonder of the world
More about Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
The lodge is spectacularly located on the edge of the crater with a fantastic view over the entire crater. The lodge has very large rooms in traditional African construction, nicely furnished with nice bathrooms, with showers and water closets. The lodge also has a large outdoor pool with spectacular views over the crater.
Upgrade options in Ngorongoro:
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
& Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals:
On this day, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
DAY 4: SAFARI IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After a relaxing breakfast, you take a seat in the safari vehicle and drive to Tarangire National Park. Through exciting landscapes and small villages, the journey leads to Tarangire National Park. You arrive at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge at lunchtime. After check-in and lunch, the trip goes into the park for exciting safari experiences!
Driving time Ngorongoro – Tarangire: 4 hours
Distance: 176 km
More about Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge is beautifully situated with a fantastic view of Lake Burunge over the plains and the rise of “the Great Rift Valley”. The lodge consists of 16 tents, including 2 family tents. The lodge has a pool, free WIFI and outdoor areas. The lodge is located on a beautiful wooded hillside with beautiful trees around the cabins.
Upgrade options in Tarangire National Park
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Tarangire Treetops
About safari in Tarangire National Park
Here you meet all the famous African animals in magnificent nature. Large herds of elephants are attracted to the river which is water-bearing even in the dry season. African wild dog can be seen in Tarangire as one of the few places in Africa. The baobab trees, these giants of some trees, help shape this landscape into something uniquely beautiful. A large baobab tree can have a diameter of 4 to 6 meters.
Meals
This day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 5: FULL DAY SAFARI IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, you drive the Land Cruiser into Tarangire National Park. Together with your private driver/guide, you bring your lunch and spend as much of the day as you wish on safari. In Tarangire National Park you can experience lion, cheetah, leopard, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, antelope, buffalo, hippopotamus, crocodile and fantastic birdlife. If you want to end the day out on the savannah early and return to the lodge to eat a hot lunch instead of a picnic lunch out on the savannah, the choice is yours. Meet the evening when it gets dark with refreshments out on the terrace and listen to the many sounds, perhaps the lion roaring nearby.
Meals:
On this day, breakfast, lunch and dinner are included
DAY 6: TO ZANZIBAR
After breakfast, you head for Arusha Airport. From here you fly 1 hour and 20 minutes southeast to Zanzibar. Once you arrive in Zanzibar, you will be met and driven to the resort.
Driving time Tarangire – Arusha Airport: 3 hours
Distance: 131 km
Flight time Arusha – Zanzibar: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Driving time Stone Town – Resort: 75 minutes
Distance: 60 km
More about Langi Langi Zanzibar Bungalows
Langi Langi Zanzibar Bungalows are named after an aromatic flower found in Zanzibar. Langi Langi Zanzibar Bungalows is located on the north coast, Nungwi with the best Zanzibares in Zanzibar. There is little tidal difference here. The resort is beautifully situated and consists of 20 standard rooms, 12 suites with sea views, 3 of which have their own private veranda. There are 5 Royal suites with private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean. All rooms have air conditioning. The place is suitable for children. There is a beautiful Zanzibar just below the resort, the Nungwi Zanzibares have been voted one of the world’s most beautiful Zanzibares.
Upgrade options in Zanzibar:
Z-hotel Zanzibar
Diamonds Mapenzi Zanzibar
Breezes Zanzibar Club and Spa
Zuri Zanzibar
Baraza Resort and Spa
More about Zanzibar:
Zanzibar is an archipelago and an autonomous part of Tanzania. Zanzibar consists of the main islands of Unguja, which we commonly refer to as Zanzibar, Pemba and many smaller islands that lie around them. The spice island of Zanzibar, also known as the “Cradle of Swahili culture”, offers exciting stories, great people and great Zanzibar experiences. Here, Indian, Arab and African cultures have merged in music, food and language. Stone Town, the old town, is on UNESCO’s world heritage list and to this day is characterized by history’s busy trade connection between the East and Europe. Zanzibar with Stone Town had a central place where sailing ships met for the transshipment of valuable goods such as gold, textiles and timber from the East. Zanzibar’s own gold, a valuable spice, was transported to Europe under strict guard. Certain types of spices were as valuable as gold, This also applies to this day, buy saffron and real vanilla with you. Wandering the streets of Stone Town takes you back to the time of the Sultans.
Meals:
This day breakfast is included
DAY 7-11: RELAXING DAYS IN ZANZIBAR
You relax at the hotel and on the Zanzibar and join exciting excursions to experience what the island has to offer.
Additional activities we can include in the program, ask us for the price:
- Guided trip to Stone Town
- Visiting a spice farm
- See colobus monkeys in Jozani Park
- Sailing trip in a dhow, with snorkelling and a picnic on a sandbar
- Sea fishing
- Cultural excursions
- Food courses
Meals:
On these days, breakfast is included
DAY 12:JOURNEY BACK HOME
The African adventure is over for this time and you say goodbye to the country that has given you unique experiences and memories for life. 3 hours before the flight departure is departure from the resort and you will be driven to the airport in Zanzibar for your return to Europe.
Driving time resort – Stone Town: 75 minutes
Distance: 60 km
Meals:
This day breakfast is included
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Organizer:
Jolita Safari
Payment:
- 30% is paid in advance, and the remaining 70% is due no later than 14 days before the safari starts.
- It typically takes up to 5 banking days for the payment to reach our bank, KCB in Tanzania.
- Please email contact@jolitasafari.com as soon as the payment has been made.
- Use your name as the reference for the payment/bank transfer.
Travel Conditions:
- Follow the link to our website for more information.
The following is included in the program:
- Accommodation in Arusha as per the above program
- Private jeep during the safari
- Meals at lodges and packed lunches during the safari, as well as drinking water in the jeep
- All park fees
- All accommodation during the safari
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro Airport (KIA) or Arusha Airport
- In the case of camping, all camping equipment
- A driver who is also your guide (English-speaking) and a cook (only if camping is included in the program)
The following is not included in the program:
- Flight to Tanzania
- Visa for Tanzania
- Personal items and services such as drinks, snacks, and laundry
- Travel insurance, cancellation protection, vaccinations, and personal equipment
- Tips for the driver who is also the guide or a translator (recommended tip 20–30 US dollars per day) and the cook (if camping is included in the program)
- Meals at the hotel in Arusha except for breakfast
Safari in Tanzania
How do I put together a Safari that suits my preferences?
Everyone who goes on a Safari has different plans, budgets and wishes. To help you in your planning, we have put together some travel suggestions on how you can set up your Safari. We know that with the help of the Internet, many people can be quite well-read and have already formed an image of what they want to experience. That is why at “Jolita Safari” we usually tailor trips that suit your wishes.
Jolita Safari always strives for maximum customer satisfaction. With our network in Tanzania, we are probably one of the most flexible Safari organizers you can find in Internet. We can practically put together any safari/travel program.
What affects the price of my Safari?
Of course the number of days, but above all what standard you want in your accommodation. Accommodation is relatively expensive in Africa compared to other countries.
There are the following variants of accommodation:
- Camping with own portable tents
- Camping with fixed tents with wooden floors and bathrooms
- Lodge simple
- Lodge funds
- Lodge luxury
Often the best option is to combine the above forms of accommodation. When you are on safari, accommodation tends to become of secondary importance, as you are easily captivated by the magnificent nature. Accommodation is not just about price, but the opportunity for different kinds of experiences. That e.g. camping is a fantastic experience, as you get so close to all the sounds of animals and nature or why not stay in a slightly more luxurious hotel at the Ngorongoro Crater to get a world-class view. We can arrange accommodation depend on your choices and interest.
Activities
The price per day for a Safari jeep is always the same, but the entrance fees for the different parks differ , e.g. it costs US$ 300 to drive down the Ngorongoro Crater while it costs a few dollars in other parks.
Your budget
We always strive to produce the absolute best safari program that will suit your budget and wishes. When we know the season (which dates), number of days, which locations and standard you want in your accommodation, you will receive a tailored proposal from us.
Season
The price of Safari varies over the different months of the year, however, the highest prices are around July and December when it is the “peak season”. The lowest prices are found during the low season (rainy season) in March.
The more people who share a safari jeep, the cheaper it will be. The largest cars take 6 or 7 passengers. However, there are more people who have to agree on the space in the car.
Activities
Your activities will of course affect the cost. There is everything from balloon safaris over the Serengeti to jeep safaris to simpler hikes.
Our Safari Jeeps
The Jeeps we use for Safari are Toyota Land cruisers 4WD and Land Rover Defenders 4WD (we never use minibuses). These cars are equipped with dual communication radios and emergency equipment to ensure a safe, reliable and comfortable Safari. Standard Land Cruisers and Land Rovers seat 4 passengers and extended Safari Jeeps seat 6 people.
Sky Safari
If you want to catch up on as much as possible and avoid long dusty transport routes, we recommend that you combine your Safari with a Safari flight. Then you can e.g. fly into the Serengeti and jeep out of the Serengeti. That way, your safari will be less tiring.
It is possible to go on sky safaris from both Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Arusha. Then you fly in smaller aircraft, which usually take between 3 and 25 passengers. Or why not charter your plane so you can set up your own route to parks that are not normally served by scheduled flights.
Balloon safari
Book a balloon safari and ride silently over the Serengeti’s endless grasslands and see the incredibly beautiful panoramic view of all the animals roaming freely down on the ground. You get to experience the Serengeti in a way few have before and this is undoubtedly an experience you will rarely forget.
You will be picked up at five in the morning by “Serengeti balloon Safaris company” at your hotel / campsite. They pick up their guests from different Serengeti areas. They will take you where the balloon ride begins. While the balloon is being completed, you will get to meet your pilot, as well as get an overview of the ride. The balloon takes off at sunrise and you can determine the flight height together with the pilot. As you ascend, you gently skim the treetops, eventually reaching around 1,000 meters, where a vast, breathtaking panoramic view unfolds before you. The silence up here is numbing.
The balloon ride takes about 1 hour and when you land you get an “out of Africa” breakfast that is laid out in the middle of the bush with linen, silver cutlery and champagne as well as a “Serengeti balloon certificate” that proves your flying prowess. Then you will be returned to your hotel or campsite where you will continue the day’s program.
Put together your own dream Safari trip
In fact, most of the trips we sell are customized in some way, as we always strive to give you as much experience as possible for your money. We usually leave a recommendation on some form of basic travel package that you can base your discussion with us on.
Prices and availability of flights and overnight accommodation vary with the different seasons (peak, high and low season), e.g. around July and Christmas Eve is the peak season and then it can be a little more expensive and you should book your trip as early as possible, because the hotels in the parks tend to be fully booked.
Most people have different wishes regarding activities, form of accommodation and number of days. Therefore, our work as a Safari organizer consists of listening to your wishes and then organizing this in the best possible way. Jolita Safari is a Tanzanian company, so there are no intermediaries, you discuss directly with us.
Most people who put together their trip usually start from the options as seen in our website. Call, email or meet us for an unconditional discussion.
