Wild Africa Safari
Moshi, Tanzania
5.0 (2 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Great Add-On to Kilimanjaro Trek
- Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngoro Ngoro UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Luxurious Safari Tented Lodges & Accommodations
- Opportunity to see Africa's "Big 5:" Lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo
- Maasai, Datoga & Hadzabe Cultures
Description
Make the most of your time in Africa with this Wildlife Safari and Cultural Tour! 6 days in length and all-inclusive, our Wild Africa Safari tour is an opportunity to experience Africa’s amazing wildlife and unique, colorful cultures. We immerse ourselves in the African tribal cultures of the inhabitants of the Maasai Steppe and learn of their traditional and current ways of life. The days are filled with exploration and a healthy mixture of safaris in three of Tanzania’s best national parks, cultural activities and relaxation in luxurious accommodations with top notch cuisine. All of this is done in comfort with safari Land Cruisers being used for all our travels.
We’ll have the possibility to observe and photograph lions, leopards, African buffalo, elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, wildebeests, hippos and much more of Africa’s most classic wildlife. We will visit with three different tribal communities; the Hazabe, Datoga and Maasai. The natural beauty of the areas we visit is impossible to describe, but we will just leave it at “breathtaking!”
Special Note: This Safari tour is a perfect way to make the most of your trip to Africa by adding it onto the end your Kilimanjaro Trek. If you’re not joining us on a Kilimanjaro Trek, you will need to arrive to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) the day before the tour begins by 3 pm. Our team will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Moshi. Dinner and lodging for this night are included in the stand-alone trip rate.
$3700 Per Person
$4000 Per Person
$670 Single Supplement
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 1
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
This is a driving safari and does not require hiking.
Hiking Distances:
Minimal
Backpack Weight:
None
Terrain:
Easy
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
None
Heights Exposure:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Occasional light walking
SOLITUDE LEVEL 1
1 least solitude, 5 most solitude
We rate this tour a solitude 1. You can expect to be around other travelers much of the time.
Minimum of 2 Guests
We require a minimum of 2 guests to confirm this trip. If a trip date is not confirmed yet, you can register and will be notified when the trip is officially confirmed. We recommend not making final travel arrangements until your trip meets the minimum number of guests and is confirmed.
In most cases, if a trip does not reach the minimum number of guests, you may choose to transfer to another trip date or another trip, or be refunded your payments in full. We make the final determination for these trips 60-65 days before the departure date.
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Itinerary
Pre-trip Arrival and Accommodations
If you are not joining us for the trek on Kilimanjaro prior to the Safari, you will need to arrive the day prior to Day 1 by 3 pm at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), airport, where we will pick you up and transfer you to our hotel. Hotel and dinner are included the pre-trip night.
Day 1
- Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp in Tarangire National Park
This morning we’ll awake to a delicious breakfast at the hotel and prepare for our adventure in the Tanzanian wild. Your guide and driver will deliver a short orientation meeting and safari briefing. We will then hit the road for Tarangire National Park, dotted with soaring baobab trees. This area experiences its own small-scale migration as animals move between Tarangire and Lake Manyara in search of food and water. We’ll enjoy our first game drive so be on the lookout for elephants, cape buffalo, herds of gazelle, zebra, giraffe, and warthogs. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and leopards roam this incredible park.
After we enjoy our packed lunch, we will continue our journey to Ngorongoro Highlands. Breathe in the beautiful landscape enroute to our lodge for the evening. Along the way we get to enjoy the beautiful landscape as we climb the escarpment. Arrive at your lodge, located in the town of Karatu. Time to relax, enjoy dinner, and recall the beauty of what we’ve experienced today.
Day 2
- Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp in Serengeti National Park
Today we head to Serengeti National Park! In order to reach the Serengeti, we travel through the Ngoro Ngoro Conservation Area, skirting the massive Ngoro Ngoro Crater. We’ll experience a game drive on our way to our evenings accommodation and we’ll also have the opportunity to visit the Olduvai Gorge. This gorge holds human remains that provide us with the most continuous known record of human evolution during the last 2 million years! We’ll arrive in time for lunch and check-in at camp Serengeti. The afternoon finds us on another game drive, have those binoculars handy!
Day 3
- Accommodation: Luxury Bush Camp in Serengeti National Park
Today we have a full day game drive, where we’ll get to experience the sprawling plains first-hand. The plains of the Serengeti are home to thousands of hoofed animals and apex predators. You’ll see flat and rolling terrain with long grasses, dotted with acacia trees. These plains get their name from the Maasai word Siringitu- “the place where the land moves on forever.”
Day 4
- Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
After our fresh breakfast at camp, we’ll begin the 1 hour drive to Ngoro Ngoro where we have the incredible opportunity to explore the Ngoro Ngoro Crager. Within this immense crater (115 square miles!), multiple ecosystems flourish — riverine forests, open plains, freshwater and alkaline lakes. These ecosystems house a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including the highly endangered black rhinoceros. The scenery is unparalleled as we drive through the park and descend nearly 2000 ft. into this ancient caldera. Due to conservation efforts, the Ngoro Ngoro UNESCO World Heritage Site and Conservation Area has strict time limits for visitation. After our time is up, we will continue on to Karatu for the evening and enjoy the afternoon at the lodge, taking in more of the wonderful views this Tanzanian Safari has to offer.
Day 5
- Drive Time: 1.5 hours
- Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
This morning, we’ll travel to the agricultural market town of Mto Wa Mbu near the Lake Manyara National Park. Though we are off of the main tourist trail, the market provides space for handmade items and is a great place to purchase gifts and support the artisans who work here. We may visit the village banana plantation, a youth art project, and a workshop where we can watch the skilled Makonde tribe members carve intricate wood figures, masks, etc. We’ll also have time to visit a Maasai boma. If you wish, the tribesmen may offer to paint on you traditional Maasai tattoos (don’t worry, they’re temporary!). After our walk through the village, we’ll have a delicious local Swahili meal which you have the option to prepare together with the locals. We then head to Arusha and check in for our hotel for the night,
Day 6
After breakfast, you will be transferred from the hotel to the airport and say our final goodbyes. Flights should be booked for departure after 9 am.
Please Note: We always do everything in our power to follow the set itinerary, however occasionally trips are subject to itinerary changes based on a variety of circumstances, including but not limited to: lodging/campground availability, extreme weather, political or bureaucratic obstacles, earthquakes, fires, flooding and more. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
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REQUEST A RESERVATION
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800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- A detailed trip packet that takes the guesswork out of your travel, training, packing, and preparing for the trip
- Trained guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- Airport transportation to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on Day 1 and Day 6 (for those not joining the Kilimanjaro Trek, airport pick up will occur the day prior to Day 1.
- Transportation for the duration of the tour
- All meals for the duration of the tour (breakfast on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6 (for those not joining the Kilimanjaro Trek, dinner is also included the night prior to Day 1)
- All national park and activity fees
- Luxury bush camp and lodging accommodations
- Drinking water for the duration of the tour
- Use of a backpack
- Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit and communication device
What's Not Included
- Transportation to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Trip insurance that includes medical coverage and at least $200,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage (required)
- Bar bills, drink bills, telephone bills, Wi-Fi bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
- All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. flight cancellation, personal illness, strikes, etc. (we recommend trip insurance coverage for these variables)
- Clothes, rain gear, and footwear (see recommendations)
- Sunscreen, toiletries and personal items
- Headlamp or flashlight
- Guide gratuities are optional and at the discretion of each customer. A suggested guideline is to reward outstanding service with a tip of 10-15% of the total trip cost. Please tip your lead guide and they will distribute responsibly to the crew. Local currency is preferred, or USD is also appreciated.
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about what to pack.
Meals: What to Expect
Our Wild Africa Safari features breakfast & dinners at our carefully selected accommodations, as well as box lunches while on our game drives consisting of local ingredients and fresh produce. Day 5 includes a local Swahili meal (you can join in the preparations if you choose!) with the local community.
Lodging: What to Expect
Our Wild Africa Safari features luxury tents in bush camps in national parks, as well as more typical hotel rooms in Arusha and Moshi. All accommodations are ensuite with private bathrooms and have hot, solar-powered running water and western-style toilets. The bush camps have dining and lounge tents with coffee and tea (or hot chocolate!) readily available for guests where you can relax in comfortable sofas and armchairs.
Gear We Provide
We provide all group gear which includes the following:
- Backpacks
- Company-issued first-aid kit
- Emergency communication device
Guest Packing List
When you register for this tour you’ll receive access to a printable, downloadable trip information packet with a detailed packing list specific to this trip (click here to see it now.) All trips require a sturdy pair of hiking shoes or hiking boots, rain gear, a recommended clothing system, a headlamp or flashlight, a hydration system (water bottles and/or bladder) and other items specific to each trip.
Important note: No plastic bags. Tanzania has a ban on plastic bags.
Trip Logistics
How Do I Register?
Reserve your spot today! In the Trip Dates & Booking section of this page, the green and red dates are bookable online by simply clicking on the date, and blue dates must be booked through our customer service team for a variety of possible reasons. To email our customer service team, you can click here to get the ball rolling. Our adventure consultants will confirm availability, and if you’re ready to register we’ll email you a link to a registration profile. You’ll have 72 hours to complete your profile (and that of any dependents) and pay the deposit.
Feel free to call us for more info – we’re here 7 days a week!
Entry Requirements (Visa Requirement)
For checking entry requirements for this trip, we recommend using the travel tool, Sherpa Travel. Here, you can view what is required to enter the country, including necessary travel documents, visas, and vaccinations. If a visa is required, you can apply directly through this service. You may also check for entry requirements for your nationality on consular websites or your country’s foreign travel advisories. Ensuring you have completed all necessary steps to enter the country is your responsibility.
U.S. citizens may also obtain a tourist visa upon arrival at the airport in Tanzania.
Arrival and Departure Details
Trip Start: If you’re doing this tour as a stand-alone experience, and not hiking Kilimanjaro with us, you will need to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) the day before the tour begins, no later than 3 pm. We will then pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel (included) in Moshi, Tanzania. Hotel and dinner are included this pre-trip evening.
For those who are hiking Kilimanjaro with us, the final day of the trip, Day 10, will be Day 1 of the Safari. Your Safari guide will meet you in the morning at our hotel in Moshi.
Trip End: This trip ends in Arusha, Tanzania. We will shuttle you to the airport after breakfast on Day 6. Flights should be scheduled no earlier than 9 am.
If you would like a shuttle to/from the airport at a different time or day, please contact the Adventure Consultant team to arrange a private shuttle for you.
Our Tanzania communications team will be in contact approximately 45 days before your trip to coordinate your rendezvous and answer any last-minute questions you have.
Click here to see a printable, downloadable trip information packet with more detailed guidance about flights, shuttles, recommended lodging and more.
Pre and Post-trip On Request Lodging
We secure limited amounts of pre and post trip lodging in Moshi, Tanzania as an optional add-on for guests of this trip. This lodging is on request, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, please reach out directly to our team to check availability.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
In the interest of your safety, it’s important to refer to the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date recommendations on immunizations before your trip.
Guides
Our approach to international travel is to combine the best of two worlds: the dialed-in details, professionalism and consistency Wildland trips are known for; and the cultural immersion and intimate regional knowledge that only locals can provide. To excel with this approach, we vet and hire the best local guides, welcome them into the Wildland family and train them to meet our standard of excellence with every aspect of a trip. But along with managing logistics and safety, your guides will teach you about the area’s history and culture, and provide a level of familiarity and intimate detail only locals can.
Check out our Meet Our Team page for staff bios.
Guide Working Parameters
Guides are required to take 8 hours off each 24-hour period to sleep, recuperate, take personal/down time, etc. In addition, as part of the 8 hours off they must sleep/rest or be in their tents/rooms uninterrupted for a minimum of 5 hours each night. We ask guests to respect these requirements and to not interrupt guides’ off time and sleep time unless there is a true emergency.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 12 and older to join scheduled tours (mixed groups)
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval and specific logistical requirements (such as porter or stock assist) determined on a case by case basis
Trip Insurance
Field evacuation, repatriation, and medical insurance is REQUIRED on all Alps trips as a condition of partnership terms with our European vendors (field evacuation and repatriation minimum coverage is a combined $200,000 USD).
We recommend IMG/iTravelinsured. They are one of the world’s leading providers of travel insurance and policies meet all Alps requirements.
For information on the recommended IMG/iTravelinsured policies please click here.
If you already have the required insurance or wish to purchase from anyone other than IMG/iTravelinsured, we recommend careful consultation with the provider to ensure appropriate coverage. This is because many providers have a number of policy exclusions.
Weather on Safari
The temperatures on Safari are usually warm and dry with temperatures varying between 60° – 80° F., however due to the vast area of land we travel during our itinerary weather can vary greatly. The short rainy season is between November to January and the long rainy season is between March to May.
The average temperatures and precipitation on Safari are:
| Month | Hi | Low | Precip |
| Jan | 84° F | 61° F | 3 in |
| Feb | 84° F | 61° F | 4 in |
| June | 81° F | 59° F | 1 in |
| July | 79° F | 57° F | 1 in |
| Aug | 81° F | 59° F | 1 in |
| Sept | 82° F | 59° F | 2 in |
| Dec | 82° F | 61° F | 4 in |
Accommodations
ANGATA TARANGIRE
1 NIGHT
An’gata Tarangire is a luxury bush camp with 8 guest tents and a dining tent. Each guest tent has an ensuite bathroom with solar-heated showers, running water, and a western-style toilet. There is a dining tent and a lounge tent with comfortable sofas and armchairs to enjoy coffee, tea or a glass a wine. This is the ideal setting to mingle with other travelers and share of your Safari exploits!
AN'GATA SERENGETI
2 NIGHTS
This camp is comprised of luxury canvas tents with all of the comforts of a premier hotel. The tents are big, bright and allow in lots of natural light. All tents are classic safari style each with ensuite bathrooms.
KUDU LODGE
1 NIGHT
Kudu lodge is located in the heart of the northern Tanzania safari circuit. The lodge is situated on 11 acres of rolling countryside complete with trees and gardens. This natural setting is home to a myriad of birds and a shady oasis for visitors. Nearby visitors will find the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tangire National Park, and Lake Eyasi.
Kibo Palace
1 NIGHT
Kibo Palace is situated in Arusha and is a modern, lovely accommodation. This hotel features comfortable rooms with ensuite bathrooms. It has a pool, lounge bar, and a wellness center with a sauna and steam room.
* These exact accommodations are not guaranteed. In some instances alternative accommodations of similar quality and location may be used.
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Chris C
What an amazing experience!
This was an incredible wildlife and cultural experience! We saw incredibly diverse scenery and an astonishing number of different species. Accommodations and transportation were top notch and our driver/guide was great. Highly recommend!
Susan L.
Blew My Mind
The safari blew my mind. From the accommodations, being able to meet and interact with the different tribes and the beauty of the Serengeti, the Crater. All the animals were incredible.
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