Luxury vs Mid-Range Tanzania Safari

Tanzania Safari Accommodation

Tented camps suit clients who want to experience a truly authentic safari and immerse themselves in the wilderness. It offers you the change of seeing wildlife close by. The camps are in general smaller and more intimate than lodges. They are set in stunning locations with great game viewing. Don’t let the word ‘tent’ mislead you. Many tented camps are luxurious properties offering the same, or even better, comfort levels as the lodges. You can expect private spacious tents on decking platforms, with comfortable beds, furniture, flush toilets, en-suite bathrooms and sometimes a pool. Often they are more exclusive than lodges, which is the reason they sometimes cost more than a lodge. There are two types of tented camps: permanent and mobile. The permanent tented camps allow greater infrastructure and facilities, such as larger tents, more comfortable furnishings, flush toilets, 24-hour lighting and more staff. The advantage of mobile tented camps is that it allows guests to follow the wildlife and be as close to animals as possible.

Lodges are perfect for travellers who like comfort and ease and to sleep behind four solid walls. During the day you can enjoy game drives out in the bush and in the evenings all the facilities you would find in a hotel, like a swimming pool, bar, restaurant, gift shops and much more. Safari lodges are permanent facilities with solid walls made of brick and stone or other materials. In general, lodges are much bigger than tented camps. Of course, not all lodges are created equal and they have different levels of comfort and pricing. Most lodges consist of a number of buildings scattered across a plot of land.

Camping safaris in Tanzania are safaris for travelers who want to sleep under the stars shining from the African sky while listening to the sounds of wildlife in the wilderness. If you want to experience the Wild Africa in an authentic way, so therefore you should go for Camping safari. Just imagine being around the campfire in the wilderness as you zip one of your favorable Tanzanian beer and sweet morning songs from different species of birds alarming you to wake up thus getting ready for a new another day adventure. This trip will make you experience firsthand the magic African land, peoples’ norms and culture. Last but not least, camping safaris are a rewarding experience since you feel like you are roughing it and participating in a real African adventure..[...]

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Package Included All mentioned activities All national park fees Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari Lodge safari according to the itinerary Meals according to the itinerary Mineral water Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary Pick up and drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International airport Professional, English-speaking guide Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle

Today after breakfast we will have a light game drive after early lunch you will start your drive out the park toward Nairobi city. On your entering the Nairobi city, you will be back on the city noisy and rough life as you will be missing them for all time of your safari. Accommodation: Lamaison Hotel Hotel: Bed and Breakfast

We carefully research and choose our selection of safari lodges and tented camps to offer the best in terms of comfort, relaxation, amenities, and atmosphere during your safari. We fully understand the need for your protection against mosquitos and other insects. All rooms/tents during your safari are fitted with mosquito nets or are insect-proofed to protect you against bites. You are also advised to use insect repellent to further protect yourself especially outdoors in the evenings.

The maximum number of persons allowed in one room/tent is 3 and can be accommodated in a double bed and a single bed or with 3 single beds. Where 4 persons or more are traveling together and prefer to stay in one room/tent, we may book them in 2 rooms with interconnecting doors. For those that prefer to stay close to family or friends, we will try to book them in adjacent tents/rooms. Some safari lodges/camps have family units that will accommodate a maximum of 4 persons. This however includes an extra charge. All safari rooms/tents are private with their own bathroom/toilet.

After a breakfast, your driver guide will be ready to pick you and start your 2-hours trip travel to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse parks in Tanzania. The shallow and alkaline Lake Manyara covers a large area of the park and it is the seasonal home to thousands of flamingos – an awesome (pink) sight. However more than 400 other bird species are also found here as well as some wonderful mammals. Troops of monkeys live in the forests, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests on the grassy plains and elephants and lions in the acacia woodlands. From open roof of the vehicle you will be able to watch the animals and absorb the stunning landscape of the park and its Great Rift valley. In the evening your drive to Karatu for your overnight at the lodge arranged. On your way you stop at viewpoint of Lake Manyara and you will enjoy the stunning of the lake and its surroundings.

After breakfast you will pack your things and check out from your lodge as continue to Tarangire National Park. We will have a drive of about an hour to reach Tarangire park with ana approximation of 67kms. This park with its endless grasslands, huge baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River and seasonal swamps is home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Animals gather at the river and you should be able to see elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs, and reedbucks all year round. Furthermore, the park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions, leopard and cheetahs although somehow are rarely spotted. After an extensive game drive, you will exit the park and drive back to Arusha town.