Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Bluewater's Tanzania Safari Packages. We invite you to explore the untamed beauty of Tanzania and the iconic Serengeti and get ready for an extraordinary safari experience that promises unforgettable moments, breathtaking landscapes, and encounters with the magnificent wildlife that roams these legendary plains.
Join tours with guides who are passionate about wildlife and well-versed in the art of safari, then indulge in comfort after exhilarating days of exploration with carefully selected accommodations that blend seamlessly with nature.
Join us as we explore unique destinations around the world. Each video showcases a recent dive adventure with a Bluewater team member, customer, or a Travel with Bluewater group in an exotic location!
Join me on an unforgettable day of photographing exciting Tanzania wildlife encounters during a Travel with Bluewater land safari. Experience the awe of witnessing majestic animals in their natural Serengeti habitat - from various water birds to majestic elephants and towering giraffes.
Tanzania Big Game Safari Trip Report December 2023
Africa
In December 2023, a Bluewater Photo Group explored Tanzania's Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. Highlights included diverse wildlife sightings like elephants, lions, flamingos, and a rare black rhino. The Serengeti offered memorable encounters with elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, making it a trip of remarkable wildlife multiples.
Best of Northern Tanzania Safari offers you the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife amongst some of the most diversified landscapes. Not only will you visit the Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park but also the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will see huge herds of elephants, in season flocks of flamingos, and troops of baboons. Don't let this experience get away from you and make your holiday in Tanzania a memorable one!
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport outside of Arusha, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for Blue Water Travel representative. He will be waiting for you, holding a board with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to for the Katambuga House/ Venice Hotel for your overnight.
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel and you will travel to the Tarangire National Park. This park with its 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. Leopards are seen every once in a while but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. After an extensive game drive, you will leave the park in the late afternoon and drive to the Fanaka campsite and Lodge/ Ngorongoro Farm House, where you will spend the night.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 3: Tarangire area - Ngorongoro Crater Tour- Mto wa Mbu After an early start, you will make your way to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro highlands. The Ngorongoro Crater is almost 600 meters deep, approximately 20 kilometers wide and the massive caldera is home to an amazing variety of animals. On your game drive, you have the possibility of seeing all different kinds of mammals ranging from the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) to Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and mountain reedbucks. You might also see spotted hyenas and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area.
After a picnic lunch in the crater and some gamer viewing, you will leave the crater in the afternoon and travel to Mto wa Mbu, where you will overnight at the Fanaka campsite and Lodge/ Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha After breakfast, you will leave the highlands and continue 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 which is an awesome (pink) sight.
However, more than 500 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. After an intensive game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the park to arrive in Arusha by the late afternoon. You will stay overnight at Katambuga House/ Venice Hotel for your overnight.
Day 5 Transfer you to Airport (End of Safaris in Tanzania) After breakfast in the hotel, we will transfer you to the airport to take a flight back home or to the next safari destination, you’re planning yourself. This will be the end of your tour and safari with us.
Inclusions
2 nights hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after safari
2 nights accommodation during safari
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
En-route game viewing from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
5 - 6 hrs Ngorongoro Crater tour
The government-imposed increase in park fees
Park entrance fees (for non-residents)
Professional driver/guide
18% VAT
Round-trip airport transfer (pick up and drop off)
Safari transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Safari accommodation concession fees
10% increase of entry fees for the year 2023/2024/2025
Tanzania offers the top safari experiences in Africa. Explore the abundance of wildlife at the beautiful national parks of Tanzania in this safari tour. As the parks are very large and require a lot of driving, this safari is a great option to be able to enjoy the wildlife at a leisurely pace without feeling like all of your time is spent driving from one location to another.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Tanzania Pick up at the airport ready to start 5 Day Tanzania Safari Holidays & Vacation | Class African. Our safari guide will meet you at the airport and drive you to Hotel we booked for you. BB- bed and breakfast is included.
Day 2: Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater After a relaxing morning and an early breakfast at the lodge, you will have an early in the en-route game drive into Ngorongoro crater top destination where you can spot the Big5 if you are lucky enough. Proceed directly to the crater floor for your tour with a picnic lunch down the crater whereby you will be able to see all the “Big Five”.
Later, you will proceed back to Ngorongoro Serena lodge/ Farm house/ Ngorongoro Simba Campsite in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will start your Tanzania safaris head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Central Park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch at Nabi gate and enjoy the late 2hrs afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight campsite/tented camp/ lodge
Day 4: Serengeti Game Drive After breakfast, you will have a Northern Tanzania Safari game viewing at Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest National Park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains. Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley is a year-round game-viewing. With Savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and River line forest systems serve as critical water sources. It’s often an excellent site for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetah and Leopard, as well as large pride of Lions and clans of Hyenas and many animals, dinner and overnight at campsite/tented camp/ lodge
Day 5: Serengeti to Arusha Airport Transfer After a relaxing morning and an early lunch, you will have an early in the morning game drive in Serengeti National park for your later transfer to the Seronera airstrip (airport), Take a flight to Arusha – then transfer you to Kilimanjaro airport flight back home. This is the end of tour and safari with us.
Inclusions
1 night’s hotel accommodation in Arusha before and after safari
3 nights’ accommodation during safari
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
En-route game viewing from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
5 - 6 hrs Ngorongoro Crater tour
The government-imposed increase in park fees
Park entrance fees (for non-residents)
Professional driver/guide
18% VAT.
Round-trip airport transfer (pick up and drop off)
Safari transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Safari accommodation concession fees
10% increase of entry fees for the year 2023/2024/2025
Daily enough mineral drinking water.
Internal flight from Serengeti Seronera to Arusha.
Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro airport
Best of Tanzania with Air - 7D6N
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a safari experience with your own lifetime adventures, perfect for friends & family wishing to go on safari together. With a private safari’s you’ll have the luxury/budget/ mid range of being fully in control over your own time schedule. Your personal safari-guide works for you and you alone. Get out of bed as late as you want or go to your magic wild zone In Africa.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport outside of Arusha, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for Blue Water Travel representative. He will be waiting for you, holding a board with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to for the Katambuga House/ Venice Hotel for your overnight.
Arusha city, Tanzania is the country’s safari capital located in the north of the country. It has a population of 427,185 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District ( 2012 census). This city is located on a plateau in the Great Rift Valley amidst the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arusha is a small town nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Although Dar es Salaam is larger, Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists as it is the gateway to the northern safari circuit to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Arusha National Park. The closest park to this City is Arusha National park. It is likely to be the start of your adventure to the famous parks of northern Tanzania.
Day 2 - 3: Tarangire National Park After breakfast at the Hotel, your Tanzania safaris adventure begins, leaving early to the Tarangire National park around 8:30 am. This is the third largest park in Tanzania and it is characterized by the amazingly large herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park. The Baobab trees are one of the other highlights of Tarangire and the Tarangire River that flows all year round is the lifeblood of the park. Many animals; predators and the preys alike gather around the river where you can do excellent game viewing. Dinner & Overnight is at budget camping/ tented camp/lodge
Day 4: Tarangire Safari to Ngorongoro Crater After a relaxing morning and an early breakfast at the lodge, you will have an early in the en-route game drive into Ngorongoro crater top destination where you can spot the Big5 if you are lucky enough. Proceed directly to the crater floor for 5 – 6 hrs for your tour with a picnic lunch down the crater whereby you will be able to see all the “Big Five” as then if your luck enough.
Later, you will proceed back to budget camping/ tented camp/lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Farm House/Budget Camping to Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will start your Tanzania safaris head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Central Park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch at Nabi gate and enjoy the late 2hrs afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight budget camping/ tented camp/lodge
Day 6: Serengeti Game Drive After breakfast, you will have a Northern Tanzania Safari game viewing at Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest National Park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains. Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley is a year-round game-viewing. With Savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and River line forest systems serve as critical water sources. It’s often an excellent site for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetah and Leopard, as well as large pride of Lions and clans of Hyenas and many animals, dinner and overnight budget camping/ tented camp/lodge.
Day 7: Serengeti to Arusha Airport After a relaxing morning and an early lunch, you will have an early in the morning game drive in Serengeti National park for your later transfer to the Seronera airstrip ( airport), to your next destination will be Arusha. Our transfer car will be at the airport waiting for you transfer you to Kilimanjaro airport for your outbound flight!
Inclusions
6 nights Tanzania Safari accommodation
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
En-route game viewing from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater tour
The government imposed an increase in park fees
Park entrance fees (for non-residents)
Private Professional and Experienced English speaking Safari guide
Round-trip airport transfer (pick up and drop off)
Safari transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Internal flights
18% VAT
Unlimited Drinking Water
4X4 4WD open roof land cruiser
All camping Equipments (tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mattress, etc)
Comprehensive Tanzania with Air - 10D9N
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a safari experience with your own lifetime adventures, perfect for friends & family wishing to go on safari together. With a private safari’s you’ll have the luxury/budget/ mid range of being fully in control over your own time schedule. Your personal safari-guide works for you and you alone. Get out of bed as late as you want or go to your magic wild zone In Africa.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport outside of Arusha, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for Blue Water Travel representative. He will be waiting for you, holding a board with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to for the Katambuga House/ Venice Hotel for your overnight.
Arusha city, Tanzania is the country’s safari capital located in the north of the country. It has a population of 427,185 plus 323,198 in the surrounding Arusha District ( 2012 census). This city is located on a plateau in the Great Rift Valley amidst the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arusha is a small town nestled in the shadow of Mount Meru with commanding views of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. Although Dar es Salaam is larger, Arusha tends to be visited more by tourists as it is the gateway to the northern safari circuit to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Arusha National Park. The closest park to this City is Arusha National park. It is likely to be the start of your adventure to the famous parks of northern Tanzania.
Day 2 - 4: Tarangire National Park After breakfast at the Hotel, your Tanzania safaris adventure begins, leaving early to the Tarangire National park around 8:30 am. This is the third largest park in Tanzania and it is characterized by the amazingly large herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park. The Baobab trees are one of the other highlights of Tarangire and the Tarangire River that flows all year round is the lifeblood of the park. Many animals; predators and the preys alike gather around the river where you can do excellent game viewing. Dinner & Overnight is at budget camping/ tented camp/lodge
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park After your breakfast, and then we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your Tanzania honeymoon Safaris. This impressive National Park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park) at the foot of the Great Rift Valley Western escarpment. The Park varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa’s largest concentrations of Elephants; Manyara is famous for a Tree-climbing lion, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. Dinner and overnight at budget camping/ tented camp/lodge
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater After a relaxing morning and an early breakfast at the lodge, you will have an early in the en-route game drive into Ngorongoro crater top destination where you can spot the Big5 if you are lucky enough. Proceed directly to the crater floor for 5 – 6 hrs for your tour with a picnic lunch down the crater whereby you will be able to see all the “Big Five” as then if your luck enough.
Later, you will proceed back to budget camping/ tented camp/lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will start your Tanzania safaris head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the Central Park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch at Nabi gate and enjoy the late 2hrs afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight budget camping/ tented camp/lodge
Day 8 – 9: Serengeti Game Drive After breakfast, you will have a Northern Tanzania Safari game viewing at Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest National Park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains. Central Serengeti’s Seronera Valley is a year-round game-viewing. With Savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and River line forest systems serve as critical water sources. It’s often an excellent site for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeest and zebra, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetah and Leopard, as well as large pride of Lions and clans of Hyenas and many animals, dinner and overnight budget camping/ tented camp/lodge.
Day 10: Serengeti to Arusha Airport After a relaxing morning and an early lunch, you will have an early in the morning game drive in Serengeti National park for your later transfer to the Seronera airstrip ( airport), to your next destination will be Arusha. Our transfer car will be at the airport waiting for you transfer you to Kilimanjaro airport for your outbound flight!
Inclusions
9 nights Tanzania Safari accommodation
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
En-route game viewing from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater tour
The government imposed an increase in park fees
Park entrance fees (for non-residents)
Private Professional and Experienced English speaking Safari guide
Round-trip airport transfer (pick up and drop off)
Safari transportation (unless labeled as optional)
Internal flights
18% VAT
Unlimited Drinking Water
4X4 4WD open roof land cruiser
All camping Equipments *tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mattress, etc)
Migration and River Crossing Special - 11D10N
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti
An 11-day Safari gives you a chance to witness Big Five animals and other interesting Animals. With the Great Migration occurring every year from early July to early October, you will be immersed in the unspoiled nature of real Africa, see wild animals up close, and take photos of the wonderful landscapes of Tanzania.
All this with the assistance of a Tour Operator based in Arusha, full board on safari, personal English-speaking guide, and private use of the jeep (with mineral water, power sockets, binoculars) and selected accommodations.
Trip Overview
Destinations: Tarangire, Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro, Central Serengeti and Northern Serengeti for the Great Migration.
Guide: Full Vaccinated and Professional English Guide.
Embark on a captivating 1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari, a journey into Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Marvel at the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera, where diverse ecosystems host an abundance of wildlife against the backdrop of lush scenery. Encounter grazing zebras, wildebeests, and majestic elephants as you traverse the crater floor. Guided by local experts, witness prides of lions, elusive leopards, and rhinos in their natural habitat.
This condensed yet thrilling safari promises a snapshot of Africa's untamed beauty, making it perfect for those with limited time but boundless enthusiasm for wildlife encounters.
Itinerary
Pick up in your hotel around Arusha at 5:30 am drive you to Ngorongoro Crater tour – Enjoy en-route game on the way, proceed directly to the Crater floor for a 5-6hrs crater tour with picnic lunches having opportunities to see the BIG 5, you will spend almost 5 to 6 hours inside the crater enjoying the game drive. Later proceed back to Arusha in the evening dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Embark on an unforgettable Tanzanian adventure with the Thriving Tarangire Day Trip, a condensed safari experience within the picturesque Tarangire National Park. Known for its iconic baobab trees and the meandering Tarangire River, this day trip promises a captivating journey for wildlife enthusiasts. Marvel at vast herds of elephants gracefully navigating the golden savannah, while lions, leopards, and cheetahs prowl in pursuit of their prey. The park is a haven for birdwatchers, with vibrant flocks painting the sky.
Guided by expert local trackers, delve into the heart of this ecosystem, discovering the intricacies of nature in just one day. The Tarangire Day Trip showcases Africa’s untamed beauty in a compact and exhilarating timeframe. Compare day trips to Tarangire offered by specialized tour operators and find the best deals online for African safaris.
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival Day – Pick Up From Airport
Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Venice Arusha (fullboard)
Day 1 Arusha To Tarangire National Park
After breakfast departure at 6:30am, after you meet an office representative for a briefing about your safari, then take 2 hours’ drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you will take in the scenic views of the grassland plains speckled with the ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and cattle being herded by the nomadic people.
You will see all that Tarangire National Park is known for – the famous ancient baobab trees, tree climbing pythons, and the largest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, cheetah.
This area is during the dry season also a haven for bird watchers with over 550 different species including the Masai Ostrich -the world largest bird. Around lunchtime, you will stop at a suitable picnic place before the afternoon is dedicated to more wildlife watching.
The park is truly a photographer’s playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa’s most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed. Later in the evening back to Arusha. Dinner and over night at the hotel we booked for you.
Day 2: Farewell Day: Transfer to Airport (Arusha/Kilimanjaro airport)
After breakfast in the Hotel, we will transfer you to take the flight back home this will be the end of your tour and safari holidays with us.
Embark on a Fantastic Lake Manyara Day Trip for an extraordinary Tanzanian adventure that unveils the diverse habitats and captivating wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park. This day trip promises an immersive experience, featuring one of Africa's densely populated elephant herds, the famous tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos drawn to the lake's algae. Enjoy the convenience of transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle, guided by a professional English-speaking guide, and savor meals according to the itinerary
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival Day – Pick Up From Airport
Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Venice Arusha (fullboard)
Day 1 : Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Your day tour begins with your hotel pick-up at the morning, followed by a pleasant drive westwards to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park Day Tour. First of all, we enjoy this morning with an introduction to northern Tanzanian culture, taking a short beak to fascinating Mto wa Mbu village.
Incredibly, this ‘village’ is actually home to over eighteen thousand inhabitants, drawn from 120 different tribes. Lake Manyara is rightly famous for its tree-climbing lions, but they’re far from the only highlight: by the end of an exhilarating afternoon, you could easily have spotted elephant, hippo, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, plus many other species. Pink-hued flamingos, one of 400 bird species recorded here, provide a splash of colour. Late afternoon drive back to your hotel in Arusha.
Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano in Tanzania, boasts three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. Towering at 5,895 meters above sea level and rising about 4,900 meters above its plateau base, Kilimanjaro is not only the highest mountain in Africa but also the highest single free-standing mountain globally. Climbing Kilimanjaro presents a unique challenge where most days involve relatively moderate trails. The main challenge will be primarily dealing with the effects of high altitude at the summit.
Itinerary
Arrival Tanzania Welcome to Tanzania! As your plane descends into Kilimanjaro International Airport between the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru/Arusha airport your Affordable Kilimanjaro Day Hike into the wilds of the country will finally begin. A representative will meet you in the arrivals hall of the airport, and together you will make a short drive to the Venice Hotel just inside the city.
Our safari manager will come to meet you and provide you with a safari briefing. A wonderful home-cooked dinner will be served on the spot – either in the dining room or the terrace overlooking the beautiful landscape. If you will arrive in the afternoon or morning time you will have city tours with our guide.
Affordable Kilimanjaro Day Hike Pick up from Arusha -Trekking from Marangu Gate to Mandara Hut and descend back. Pick up at hotel in Arusha at 7:00am in morning after breakfast. Depart with packed lunch boxes plus mineral water. We will transfer you from Arusha to Marangu gate which will take almost 2-hour drive. After reaching Kilimanjaro National Park’s eastern entrance: Marangu Gate (1,860 m/6,046 f)).
You will have quick formality of registering the climbing permits and registering with the rescue service, then you will start trekking up to Mandara Hut (2,700 m/8,858 ft ). The trekking route includes a passage through the rainforest where tropical showers are highly probable, so we recommend taking raincoats.
ELEVATION: 1,860 m to 2,700 m, 2,700 m to 1,860 m
HIKING TIME: 7 - 8 hours
DISTANCE: 16 km
DIFFICULTY: Medium
HABITAT: Rainforest, moorland
When you reach the camp, you will be provided with lunch-boxes and mineral water.
After lunch you can take a hike to the beautiful Maundi Crater nearby. It will take about 30 minutes, after which you will start your descent down to the exit of the park – Marangu gate. There our driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel in the town of Arusha.
At the end of your safari, Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris Ltd will drop you off at the airport.
Farewell Day: Transfer to Airport (Arusha/Kilimanjaro) After breakfast in the lodge, you will be transfered to take the flight back home this will be the end of your tour and safari holidays.
Embark on an unforgettable Arusha National Park Day Trip, delving into the natural wonders of Tanzania with a comprehensive guide to this hidden gem. Nestled at the foothills of Mount Meru, the park spans 552 square kilometers, boasting diverse flora and fauna. Begin your journey by arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, with a transfer to the Venice Hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival Day – Pick Up From Airport Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport/Arusha Airport. Transfer to Hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Venice Arusha (fullboard)
Day 1: Hotel to Arusha National Park Depart Arusha in the morning with your private guide and travel to Arusha National Park, a short 40-minute drive from Arusha town.
Your day trip includes a visit to the Ngurdoto Crater, affectionately known as the “Little Ngorongoro”. Buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, and zebras can all be seen year-round as well as many different bird species. Only a few other national parks in Tanzania give you such an opportunity and it is something that should not be missed.
Later proceed back to Arusha in the evening. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Farewell Day: Transfer to Airport (Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport) After breakfast in the Hotel, we will transfer you to take the flight back home this will be the end of your tour and safari holiday.
Maji Moto, locally known as Kikuletwa Hotsprings, stands as a paradisiac oasis amidst the Tanzanian savannah, offering captivating, Bounty-styled views, crystal-clear water, and lush vegetation. Situated just a 2-hour drive from Arusha, the region's main climbing hub, Chemka Hot Springs serves as an idyllic retreat after a challenging Kilimanjaro hike or a safari adventure.
Itinerary
Escape the ordinary and indulge in the natural wonders of Tanzania with a mesmerizing Kikuletwa Hotsprings Day Trip. Nestled amidst the arid landscapes, Kikuletwa Hotsprings, also known as “Chemka,” is a hidden oasis, inviting travelers to relax in its crystal-clear turquoise waters. Here’s a curated itinerary for a day filled with rejuvenation and exploration.
After breakfast with packed lunch box you will be picked up at your hotel in Arusha/Moshi take a drive to Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs via small town called Boma ng’ombe the take dust road and drive for about 2 hours through the local villages once approaching the hot spring you will also see some onions farms around.
Arrive at Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs have your swimming gears on and start enjoying most of the time here spent on swimming and rest on the mattress have a nap then get back swimming.
Delight in the therapeutic warmth of the hotsprings. The water, rich in minerals, not only offers a soothing respite but also provides a unique experience as you float effortlessly. Take in the serene surroundings, with the lush greenery and clear skies enhancing the tranquility of the moment.
After then get in the vehicle start the drive back to the hotel where the tour ends.
For those with limited time or seeking a unique adventure near Arusha, the Mount Meru Day Hike is an ideal choice. Perfect for active individuals, families, or even locals looking for a weekend escape. The morning hike unfolds on the picturesque slopes of the majestic Mt Meru, featuring an exploration into the crater and culminating in a picnic at Kitoto View Point. This excursion can be seamlessly paired with an afternoon game drive in Arusha National Park, offering the chance for wildlife sightings on foot in the Afromontane forest.
Itinerary
Early in the morning, normally around 7am, you are collected from your hotel with a packed lunch and transferred to Arusha National Park. At Momella Gate we complete registration formalities and collect our Ranger before driving to the very end of the road to Kitoto View Point.
From here we trek for up to 4 hours through the Afromontane forest and into the crater before heading back to the car. Now you can take your time, overlooking the outstanding views and taking in the morning’s events. A morning hike on the beautiful slopes of the incredible Mt Meru with an excursion into the crater before returning for a picnic at Kitoto View Point.
In the afternoon you have the option to either call it a day or be transferred home or to spend a bit more time and wind your way through the national park (at no additional cost) before heading back.
Later in the afternoon you will meet our car waiting for you. Our representative will picking up and transfer back to airport or hotel where you will overnight.
Inclusions
Private Jeep 4×4 4WD open roof land cruiser
For Kilimanjaro Day Hike only: Private Jeep transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro and return
Overnight stays in hotel/lodge Areas
All park entrances fees
Professional English speaking safari guide
Meals according to the itinerary
All mentioned activities
Mineral water on all days
All government taxes Price.
18% VAT,
Government increase entry fees 2024/2025
Airport pick up and drop off
Unlimited Game Drive
For Ngorongoro Day Trip only: Ngorongoro crater services
Trip Extensions Rates 2025
All rates are in USD and per person.
Trip Extensions Package
# of People
Rates
Ngorongoro Day Trip
1 Pax
$1,199.00
2 Pax
$895.00
3+ Pax
$780.00
All Other Day Trips
1 Pax
$980.00
2 Pax
$880.00
3 Pax
$780.00
4 - 7 Pax
$700.00
Additional Information
Exclusions
International flights (from / to home)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Tips (tipping guideline 15 USD per person per day)
Internal flights
What To Bring?
A warm sweater as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes.
In August 2023, Craig Dietrich led a thrilling Bluewater Photo Group safari in Tanzania. Starting from Arusha, they explored Tarangire National Park with its baobab trees and wildlife, encountered a black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater, and witnessed the majestic wildebeest migration in Serengeti, ending with a memorable leopard sighting.
In October 2022, 10 adventurers embarked on a 10-day safari across Tanzania with Bluewater Travel. Starting in Arusha at Villa Maua, they visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater, encountering elephants, lions, and diverse wildlife. At Lake Masek in Serengeti, they witnessed cheetahs and the Great Migration, including dramatic river crossings with Nile crocodile encounters.
An exhilarating 10-day Tanzania safari across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti, filled with incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Journey to the plains of Africa for a 'Big 5'safari trip of a lifetime, led by a Bluewater trip leader & photography expert. Discover ourAfrican Safaris | Landfor tailored wildlife experiences.
