Classic Saffron Safari

Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Classic Saffron Safari
Safari Information
  • Departure; Scheduled and tailor-made departure dates
  • Duration; 11 Days / 10 Nights
  • Lodging; Safari Lodges
  • Group Size; Minimum 2
  • Note: Travel insurance is compulsory for all safaris
Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park

  • Make your way to Arusha ready to depart by 14h00 hours.
  • We depart Arusha passing through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages, maize, coffee and banana plantations.
  • At the town of Makuyuni, we turn North West and continue our journey up the scenic escarpment.
  • We arrive in the late afternoon at our lodge with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara.
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, we game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Returning to Kilimamoja Lodge for lunch.
  • Leaving Lake Manyara behind, our journey continues North West across the hilly countryside, passing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the direction of the Serengeti.
  • From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where we start spotting wildlife well before you get into the park.
  • Continue with game drive en route to the lodge arriving in time for a sunset and dinner.
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

  • Today is all about the wildlife and birdlife of the Serengeti.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park.
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Serengeti Sopa Lodge

Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation

  • After breakfast, we depart the Serengeti, heading for the Ngorongoro Conservation area.
  • We stop en route for a picnic lunch.
  • After lunch, we visit a Masai Village before arriving at our lodge in the late afternoon.
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation

  • This morning we set out to explore the Crater floor with fantastic wildlife sightings waiting.
  • We descend 2,000 feet into the crater with a picnic lunch packed.
  • Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
  • Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct areas, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes.
  • An excellent wildlife experience awaits, make sure the camera is fully charged.
  • A picnic lunch is served overlooking a small lake populated with hippos.
  • You return to the lodge in the late afternoon in time for sunset and dinner.
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge

Day 6: Tarangire National Park

  • Departing Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast, we head south-east past Lake Manyara and the small village of Mto wa Mbu, before arriving in the Tarangire.
  • We arrive at our lodge in time for lunch and a short break.
  • The remainder of the afternoon will be spent on a game drive within the park.
  • Meals: Full board
  • Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Zanzibar

  • We depart the Tarangire after breakfast and head northeast in the direction of Arusha, arriving by around midday in time for lunch.
  • After lunch, we are transferred to the Arusha airport for our scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
  • On arrival in Zanzibar, we are met at the airport and transferred to our beach resort via Stone Town.
  • Meals: Half board
  • Accommodation: Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa

Days 8 - 10: Zanzibar

  • The next few days are at our complete and utter leisure.
  • Soak up the sun on the beach, swim in the water Indian Ocean waters.
  • Numerous optional activities are available on request, to be booked directly with the lodge.
  • Meals: Half board
  • Accommodation: Karafuu Beach Resort and Spa

Day 11: Classic Saffron Safari ends

  • Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your onward arrangements.
  • End of our services.
  • Meals: Breakfast
Rates From

From US$ 4 050.00 per person

Rates Information

The Above Rates should be used as a guideline only.

  • All rates are subject to availability
  • Rates may vary according to season
  • Lodging may change depending on your budget
  • All rates may change without notice
  • Single supplement may apply
Rates Include
  • Meet and greet on arrival
  • Seat in vehicle safari
  • Depart by 4x4 vehicle with photo roof (maximum 7 clients per vehicle)
  • Services of an English speaking driver-guide
  • Guaranteed window seat
  • Game drives
  • Crater tour
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • All park fees and government taxes
Rates Exclude
  • International flights
  • Visas
  • Airport tax
  • Driver guide or local escort gratuities
  • Drinks and dining rooms tips and porterage
  • Personal and baggage insurance
  • Telephone bill and laundry
  • Items of a personal nature
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