SAFARI

Africa Passion Safari organizes only private safaris. This means your tour will be unique and designed with your personal interests in mind. One of the main decisions to make when designing a safari trip is the type and standard of accommodation and the number of days you want to spend on your trip. Tanzania can offer a very wide range of accommodation styles, from affordable public campgrounds that are really fun and budget-friendly, to world-class luxury camps or lodges that will truly enchant you and make your trip unforgettable.

Choosing to spend more days in this wonderful place will allow you to stand face to face with lions. Spectacular views of the Great Migration on the Serengeti plains, lakes full of pink flamingos, and the ubiquitous wild nature attract everyone like a magnet. The elephants that you meet and watch from up-close will truly astonish you, while you witness their joyous moments and tears.

Tanzania is famous for its diverse fauna and flora. It fascinates people with the rich culture of tribes and the natural beauty mostly untouched by humans. It is a perfect place for visiting National Parks, safari trips, and relaxing. Tanzania offers a multitude of attractions: coffee plantations in Arusha, Serengeti savannas, Lake Manyara full of beautiful flamingos, chimpanzees on Lake Tanganyika, or the crater of the silent volcano Ngorongoro.

The travel itineraries that Africa Passion Safari has created will allow you to enjoy the beauties of Tanzania and make the most of your time. The programs can be customized: they can be entered for the nights before and after the safari based on your needs and flight schedules. Also, you can add a couple days to your trip in a specific area if you wish to learn more about a particular park or a specific place. The safari itinerary can include lodge and/or tented camps of various categories, inside or outside the parks, or a mixture of the various types and categories, according to your wishes and your budget!

OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARIES:

TARANGRIE DAY TRIP – 1 day
HOME OF BAOBABS – 3 days, 2nights
MAJCESTIC WILDERNESS – 5 days, 4 nights
WILDEBEEST JURNEY – 7 days, 6 nights
PASSION SAFARIS – 13 days, 12 nights
CIMPANZZE TREKKING SAFARIS – 5 days, 4 nights

Please contact us so we can specifically design and plan out your itinerary to perfectly match your needs and requests.

TARANGIRE DAY TRIP - 1 day

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – (day 1) we will pick you up from your hotel at Arusha at 8 am and take you to a very special national park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscapes with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent) which fill the landscape with their magnificent size and make the animals next to them look really tiny. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, elephants. The park has the largest concentration of elephants in the entire country and provides one-of-a-kind chance to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). In the afternoon we will still do drive-through before returning to Arusha, (around 4 pm is the time of the return).

HOME OF BAOBABS - 3 days, 2 nights

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – (day 1) we will pick you up from your hotel at Arusha at 8 am and take you to a particularly unique park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent) which fill the landscape with their magnificent size and make the animals next to them look really tiny. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, elephants. The park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). The dinner and overnight stay is at the lodge.

TARANGIRE AND TRANSFER TO LAKE MANYARA – (day 2) A morning drive in Tarangire National Park. You’ll enjoy your hot lunch in a fascinating area, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife. Then, you’ll go on a beautiful short journey across to Lake Manyara National Park, home to the famous tree-climbing lions. You’ll then check in on your accommodation for dinner and the overnight stay.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – (day 3) A morning drive in the amazing Lake Manyara National Park. The park boasts a breathtaking scenery and is famous for its lush acacia forest, giant figs, and mahogany trees, as well as for a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. The constant residents of this park are also giraffes, elephants, impalas, and buffaloes in really huge numbers. The lake is also a home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park refer to the tree climbing lions, flamingos in the lakeshore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described with words, and the drives along the lake provide opportunities to take photos of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and at the lake, where you can photograph flamingos. We expect to be back in Arusha around 6 pm, although we are flexible when it comes to our schedules. In case there is a flight to catch or another situation, we will adjust to your needs.

MAJESTIC WILDERNESS - 5 days, 4 night

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – (day 1) we will pick you up from your hotel at Arusha at 8 am and take you to a truly unique national park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent) which fill the landscape with their magnificent size and make the animals next to them look really tiny. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, elephants. The park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). In the afternoon we will still do a game drive, before heading to Karatu for the dinner and the overnight stay.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – (day 2) after an early breakfast, we depart towards the most famous National Park in the World, the Serengeti Park. The drive itself, although quite long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you enter deeper into the Serengeti Park, you will grasp why its name means, „endless plains” in the Maasai language. The park has 5,700 sq. miles (14,763 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distance. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. On the way to the park, you will have the option to stop for a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a famous place where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the remains of the first man who walked on Earth.

SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO – (day 3) on this day we suggest a very early wake-up to do an early morning drive and see one of the best sunrises you can ever witness. After the drive, we’re going to return to the camp for a hearty brunch, and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls. It is virtually Noah’s ark as it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the entire continent where you can witness the Black Rhino. The concentration of African wildlife is the greatest on the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a sodium lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest, and open plains.

NGORONGORO CRATER – (day 4) we will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning watch of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the drive, there will be some time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have some more time for a short drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overnight stay and dinner in Karatu.

MAASAI VILLAGE – (day 5) on the last day you can still finish the safari e.g. in Lake Manyara National Park or visit a traditional Maasai Village., where you will be guided by a Maasai Chief, who will explain to you their daily habits, how they live, their cooking techniques, how they take care of livestock, their songs and dances. You will also have the opportunity to watch the women of the village perform local traditional dance. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5 pm, however, we are flexible when it comes to time schedules in case there is a flight to catch or another situation.

WILDBEEST JOURNEY - 7 days, 6 night

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – (day 1) we will pick up you from your hotel in Arusha, and at 7 am we will start a beautiful journey to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day drive. Although its is quite small (205 sq. miles), the park has breathtaking scenery and is famous for its luscious acacia forest, giant figs, and mahogany trees, as well as for a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree climbing lions, flamingos in the lakeshore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something so beautiful that words can’t simply describe it.

NGORONGORO CRATER – (day 2) we will start the day very early with a transfer from the Manyara region to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls. It is virtually Noah’s ark as it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the Black Rhino. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge magnificent tusks.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (central) – (day 3) after an early breakfast, we shall depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. Serengeti name means, in the local language, „endless plains”. The park has 5,700 sq. miles (14,763 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains stretch far away to the horizon, defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (central) – (day 4) entire day in the Serengeti National Park. We are flexible to the full extent when it comes to your preferences. This day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timing for you, referring to the planned out drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation, and finish with an afternoon drive. Or you could do a full day drive with a picnic lunch in the meantime.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (following the great migration) (day 5 and 6) on these two incredible days, you will be driven across remote locations within the vast Serengeti plains in pursuit of watching the Great Migration. The areas you visit depend on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti near the border with Kenya, or could be in the South (Ndutu area), or even in the Western part of the park. On the map on the left side, you can see the migration cycle. Dinner and the overnight stay at the lodge.

WAY BACK FROM THE SERENGETI – (day 7) on this day we suggest a very early wake up to do an early morning drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you can ever witness. It’s one of the most marvelous views in the world to experience. After the drive, we will return to the camp for a hearty brunch and move way back to Arusha.

PASSION SAFARI - 13 days, 12 night

(Day 1) This is our heart and soul – this represents what our company is all about. During this tour, you will have the chance, not only to visit all the parks of the Northern Safari Circuit of Tanzania but also to have fascinating cultural experiences with the Masai tribe. We will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay in Arusha, maybe a short walk in the city (depends on the time of your arrival).

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK – (day 2) We will pick up you from the hotel around 8 a.m., a beautiful day of safari rides awaits us after breakfast in the Arusha National Park. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful wildlife shelters in the country, boasting a very varied landscapes. The entire park is full of various life forms. You can see herds of buffaloes (the most common species in the park), zebras, and giraffes, and it is not uncommon to spot warthogs, waterbuck, dik-diks and the black and white colobus, an endangered primate. Accompanied by a ranger, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the pristine nature of the park by taking a walk during which numerous animals can be seen, such as giraffes, buffaloes, and so on. All of these in maximum safety, of course. After visiting the park we go back to the hotel.

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – (day 3) after breakfast, we head to the Tarangire National Park for a fascinating drive. Here, the swaying sylvan savannah, decorated with majestic baobabs, many of which are over 2,000 years old, is home to the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania. And the observation of the animals is amazing when the dust is blown over the dry plains. The park is home to the highest density of wildlife on the continent in the peak point of the dry season. Overnight stay in Tarangire lodge.

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – (day 4) full day in Tarangire National Park is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of Ancient Baobab trees (the largest trees on the continent) which fill the landscape with their magnificent size and make the animals next to them look really tiny. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, of course, elephants. The park has the largest concentration of elephants in the entire country and provides unique chance to observe the interactions between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views of the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). Overnight stay in Karatu.

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – (day 5) A morning drive in the amazing Lake Manyara. The park has breathtaking scenery and is famous for its luscious acacia forest, giant figs, and mahogany trees, as well as for a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents of this park also include giraffes, elephants, impalas, and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos. Some unique facts about this park include the tree climbing lions, flamingos in the lakeshore, as well as the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are something that can not be described with words. The drives along the lake provide opportunities to take stunning photos of giraffes and buffaloes in the foreground and of the lake with flamingos. Overnight stay in Karatu.

SERENGETI NATIONALS PARK – (day 6) after breakfast we’ll have a drive to Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Although the site is considered the cradle of humanity, it should not be forgotten that prehistoric human groups were probably present in many parts of Africa. In Olduvai, however, a combination of favorable factors made the preservation and later discovery possible. Research provided valid evidence of their existence. A small museum documents the most important discoveries that were made there. After that we will move on to Serengeti National Park in dinner time. This enormous park boasts unimaginable variety of animals – from large predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs to the smaller herbivores they prey on.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – (day 7) today you spend the whole day on a game drive in this the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, „endless plains” in the local language. The park has 5,700 sq. miles (14,763 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains stretch far to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson’s gazelles. To maximize
watching time you will carry a picnic lunch with you and spend the full day in the Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – (day 8) A full day in the Serengeti National Park. We start from morning safari balloon ride. Serengeti balloon safari is the ultimate way to experience the vastness of the national park. Just imagine floating above the Serengeti plains skimming treetops in the complete silence whilst seeing wildlife on the ground below you. This is an essential safari experience for travelers visiting Serengeti National Park. For the rest of the day we are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings, including the drives and the wake-up time.

NGORONGORO CRATER – (day 9) On this day we will start very early morning and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend over 600 meters to the floor of the crater for a day crater tour of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the wonders of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls. It is virtually Noah’s ark as it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare locations in the entire continent where you can witness the Black Rhino. It’s also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Picnic lunches will be served in the crater. Late afternoon drive back to Karatu and dinner and overnight stay at a lodge around Karatu.

ELEPHANT CAVES TREKKING – (day 10) This day is the time to stretch your legs after a few days in the car and have a short trek. We’re going to have a few hours to hike to the Elephant Caves and Endoro waterfalls. The start of the track is located in Karatu town near Gibbs farm. You will be accompanied by a professional guide. You will hike through the Ngorongoro rainforest – this is a corridor for animals between Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. During your walk through the untouched forest, you will be able to observe all the beauty of wild nature and amazing life of wild birds. Your guide will explain to you everything about the animal’s tracks, analyzing their footprints. Why the elephant caves are called elephant caves? Those giants come to the rocks which are very rich in calcium, they hit the rocks with their tusks and eat the crumbles. It helps the elephants to absorb enough needed minerals and to make their bones very strong. The big holes are still there and that is why people call this place“elephant caves.” You will be able to come very close, even step inside the caves and see signs of elephant tusks. There is a small Endoro River near the caves, and the elder elephants pick this place as a point to spend late years of their lives and finally pass away. Some call this an elephant burial ground. After visiting the caves, you will track to the Endoro waterfall –a great spot to observe the view of Karatu town and take some unforgettable pictures. On the way back, we will stop at the Coffee farm where we can admire how this world-famous delicacy is harvested. Here, too, we will have the best coffee in the world. Driving and overnight stay in Lake Natron.

LAKE NATRON – (day 11) It is located nearby Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano ‘Mountain of God’, sacred to the Maasai. It is a pristine, rugged, and particularly fascinating place, allowing for excursions off the track. It is a 60 km long alkaline lake, located north-east of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, characterized by hues ranging from white to pink and brown, depending on the time of year. Its size, as well as its color, can vary significantly throughout the year, and its waters withdraw so much during the dry season that they leave large areas of land covered with a thick salt crust exposed. The excessive salinity of the lake makes it impossible for most animal species to live around it, except for the pink flamingos that nest here and live in huge flocks. We will visit this place by going on foot, beginning with the lake. This will be followed by an excursion to the enchanting waterfalls, going up a stretch of river from its fresh and pure waters, with the possibility of taking a pleasant bath under the waterfalls (it is recommended to wear shoes and the right attire). Dinner and overnight stay in Lake Natron.

ARUSHA AND MAASAI – (day 12) On this day we are back to Arusha but on the way, we will visit the Maasai village (boma), which delivers a unique insight into this wonderful culture with long and fascinating history. Once we arrive at the village, you can meet the people, visit a typical Maasai home, learn about Maasai daily life, enjoy dancing and singing displays and visit the community’s own handicrafts market. The vibrancy and variety of Maasai culture is unrivaled and typically centers around a brushwood enclosure into which the community’s cows and goats are herded at night. The village is built in line with ages-old traditions whereby each woman has her own hut, and male society is regulated according to a complicated hierarchy of age-sets, warrior-clans, elders, and laibons (prophet soothsayers). Maasai life is built upon numerous joyous celebrations, which mark the passage of time from birth to death, the dispensation of justice, the changing of the seasons, and the treasuring of the Maasai’s precious cattle. Unchanged for centuries, such celebrations specify a way of life that has remained unchanged by the arrival of modernity and numerous inventions. Overnight stay in Arusha.

ARUSHA – (day 13) the last day of the safari will also be well organized, giving you the chance to have breakfast before you leave, and, if possible, have a tour to the Arusha market to spend your last hours here shopping and buying souvenirs for your friends and family. We will then take you back to the airport, so you can happily return home with a heart full of memorable experiences. We never say goodbye, it’s always ‘till we meet again’!

CHIMPANZEE TREKKING SAFARI - 5 days, 4 night

MAHALE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK – It is a journey to the remote shorelines of Lake Tanganyika to explore the forests of Mahale Mountains National Park, accessible only when travelling by boat. It is a home to approximately 1,000 chimpanzees. From here, we will head to Gombe Stream National Park, the smallest national park in Tanzania and the site of Jane Goodall’s world-famous research center.

ARUSHA – MAHALE – (day 1) We will take a flight from Kilimanjaro Airport to Kigoma Airport, and then go by car to Lake Tanganyika. Then we will go to the hotel on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. If time permitts, you may wish to head into Mahale Mountains National Park for your first chimpanzee trek or forest hike, before returning to your lodge for sundowners.

MAHALE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK – (day 2 and 3) Spend the next two days exploring Mahale Mountains, National Park. Accessible only when travelling by boat, the remote rainforests of Mahale border the white sandy beaches of Lake Tanganyika and are home to the largest population of chimpanzees in Tanzania, with approximately 1,000 individuals. In the mornings, you will head into the park with your expert guide in search of the chimpanzees, watching them fighting, grooming, and taking care of their little ones. Many of the chimpanzees in the park are accustomed to humans, allowing for some close-range encounters. In the afternoon you will return to the lodge for lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying a boat safari or kayaking along the lakeshore, and relaxing with a sundowner overlooking the lake.

MAHALE – GOMBE – (day 4) After breakfast, this morning you will go to Gombe Stream National Park. Gombe Stream is the smallest national park in Tanzania, forming a small strip of ancient forest along the shore of Lake Tanganyika, and was made world-famous through the work of Jane Goodall, who established her research center in the park in 1965. Despite its’ small size, Gombe Stream hosts a remarkable diversity of primate species, including olive baboons, red-tailed colobus, and vervet monkeys, as well as the habituated chimpanzees. You will have much time to observe the chimpanzees in the park, with afternoons free for you to explore the lakeside and surrounding areas. Head out on a boat safari where you are likely to encounter crocodiles, hippos, and an abundance of birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and sundowners in the evenings.

GOMBE – (day 5) After breakfast, this morning we will have treks to observe the chimpanzees in the park, and in the afternoon we will transfer to Kigoma Airport for your flight back to Arusha, in time for your international flight home or a visit to next National Park.