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11 days / 10 nights

This itinerary combines safari days in the four major national parks of northern Tanzania's four major national parks with days spent discovering daily life in the villages and visits to NGOs, foundations and/or sustainable businesses. It is aimed at all those who wish to discover another Tanzanian reality, apart from wildlife watching, and who wish to become interested or involved in a solidarity project. Conceived in a pedagogical spirit, it is resolutely oriented towards travelers with a wide range of profiles, starting with the very young, whom it aims to raise to this other Tanzanian reality.

Gerald's Eco Homestay
Agape Women's Group
https://agapetourism.com/contact/
More Africa Albinos PeaceMakers For each visit, donate 5$ per traveler to the NGO. Moshi mama Give a Heart To Africa Pamoja Tunaweza Boys and Girls Zanrec (plastic waste resold, benefits school )

safari itinerary

Difficulty: Moderate

Day 1

Arrival in Tanzania

Welcome at the airport and transfer to a small solidarity village at the foot of Mt.
Meru at 1700 meters altitude. Surrounded by lush vegetation, plantations of
coffee, banana farms, honey harvesting and extraction, cheese making, are just some of the
the daily life of this small village.
Through your visit, and these overnight stays, you are playing a direct part in the emancipation of the
women of this village.

Overnight in the village.
Dinner

Day 2

Discover daily life in the village

The day begins with an introduction to traditional Tanzanian manufacturing.
and the surrounding farms with the village women. If you
if you wish, you can help prepare your traditional lunch.
Tanzanian.
In the afternoon, take a guided tour of the coffee and banana plantations,
then discover the lush surroundings by hiking to the river.
Enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Through your visit, and these overnight stays, you are playing a direct part in the emancipation of the
women of this village.

Day 3

Tarangire

After breakfast, we'll pick you up to begin our
to Tarangire National Park for a day of adventure.
complete safari with a picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River.
This is one of Tanzania's most beautiful parks, with an African landscape to match. It
you with its dense vegetation of giant African baobabs and acacias and
its immense swamps further south. The tarangire river attracts
wild animals, particularly in the dry season. It is home to one of the world's
herds of African elephants.

Lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, gazelle, giraffe, warthog, zebra,
the monkey, are the animals we most often see in this park, but the
fringed-eared oryx, starlings and greater kudu are also
rare animal species that you may be lucky enough to spot, and much more.
other animals.

Camping: Kizumba camp
Silver category lodge: Manyara Best view lodge
Golden category lodge: Manyara's secret
Platinum suggestion: Elewana Tarangire Treetops

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 4

Lake Manyara

Today you'll be exploring Lake Manyara National Park, a veritable oasis of acacia.
home to numerous species such as elephants and monkeys. If you have
If you're lucky, you'll see lions perched in a tree.
Around the lake, you can observe wide stretches of water in the plains.
home to groups of hippopotamus, attract buffalo and other species of water buffalo.
mammals of the park. The lake is home to large colonies of pink flamingos, which have made the
cormorants and pelicans. You'll enjoy lunch
picnic under the acacias.
Optional: you can add activities such as canoeing on Lake Manyara, or
a treetop walk (perched high in the park's trees)
Overnight with local people in the village of Mto wa Mbu.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5

A day of solidarity and responsibility at Mto wa Mbu

Today, leaving from your accommodation, you'll set off to discover the village.
from Mto wa Mbu by bike, allowing you to stop and go as you please
It's also a great way to meet new people as you pass through the villages. With this
clean and silent means of transport you will meet the different tribes who
through rice paddies and banana plantations, in the heart of the
The village is home to the handicrafts and local lungs of the various Mto wa Mbu tribes.
Taste the local banana beer and Makonde wood carvings and
tribal painting techniques.

Enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal at Mama's for lunch.
local mama.
In the late afternoon, you'll visit the Amani Children Home, which supports children in need.
Mto wa Mbu's underprivileged in their educational efforts, their development
their emotional and physical well-being through residential care at
full time. You can choose to take part in several activities with the children
for about two hours.

You are free to make a material or financial donation in addition to our contribution.
if you wish.
You participate directly in the local economy and support the local population.
and children on this day of solidarity and overnight stays with local people.
Overnight with local people in the village of Mto wa Mbu.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Central Serengeti

After breakfast, we'll take the magnificent road to the park.
Serengeti National Park, a unesco World Heritage Site.
We pass the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which offers a breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro National Park.
on its caldera, we plunge into the heart of wild Africa.
with numerous plateaus in the remote Massai lands where men and
animals live in perfect harmony, you'll see numerous Massai villages
( boma ) dotted around these exceptional landscapes, it's not uncommon to come across
with their herds, and the women who set off to harvest their crops.
looking for wood or water. The landscape gradually changes, giving way to a
wild savannah and numerous Massai giraffes set the scene.

The Serengeti finally comes into view, with its endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see.
to Kenya. Animals roam freely across these vast expanses.
We head for the central region of the Serengeti, known as the
Seronera, one of the park's richest wildlife habitats, with the river
Seronera provides a precious source of water and attracts a wealth of wildlife.
representative of most Serengeti species. We arrive in time for
lunch and enjoy a safari in search of the big five.
with luck to incredible scenes of life late into the day.
During the migration season, more than two million zebras and wildebeest
together travel over 3,000 km in search of green grass. This phenomenon
is an extraordinary natural spectacle not to be missed under any circumstances.
pretext.
From late December, January , February, to early March, the great migration and the
births take place in the southern region of the Serengeti called Ndutu.
program adapted to this period.

In July and August, until October, the great migration takes place in the northern part of the country.
serengeti named Kogatende, to follow this great migration at this time of year,
see this program, which requires more days in the Serengeti because of the distances involved.
( the central region remains exceptional and rich in animals even without seeing the
great migration. )

Camping: Nyani camp
Lodge: Mawe tented camp,

( eco-friendly lodge: renewable electricity, eliminated plastics at
and invests part of its income in community projects.
and sustainable development projects. )

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 7

central serengeti

We'll get up early to watch the sunrise over the savannah, leaving the sun to shine.
flamboyant colors. We'll enjoy a full day of
safari in search of the figs five, with a picnic in a secure area of the park.
park. The endless plains of the Serengeti offer an African landscape dotted with
of umbrella-shaped acacia trees, these lands are home to lions, leopards, cheetahs and buffalo,
elephants, hyenas, hippopotamuses, jackals, warthogs, gazelles, crocodiles and
many other animal and bird species.

With a lot of luck, it is
Black Rhinoceros. After an intense day rich in
We head home for dinner and a good night's sleep.
Optional: a hot-air balloon flight at sunrise.

Camping: Nyani camp
In the lodge: Mawe tented camp,

( eco-friendly lodge: renewable electricity, eliminated plastics at
and invests part of its income in community projects.
and sustainable development projects. )

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 8

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll enjoy an early morning safari in the
Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We head deep into the Ngorongoro Crater for a safari.
an unforgettable view of a lush rainforest that at last opens up to the sun.
a garden of eden. The caldera opens onto a 20km diameter of beauty.
natural environment. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site
is the world's largest collapsed volcanic crater.

It is home to over 25,000 wild animals, including some of the last remaining
black rhinoceros in Tanzania, which roam freely and find plenty of
water and food in abundance in a lush landscape composed of
marshes, plains, lakes and rainforests, making it one of the world's richest wildlife areas.
the world's most densely populated African continent, with the largest
mammals: lions, elephants, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, baboons, and more
400 species of birds. We enjoy a picnic with a bird show.
an unforgettable experience on the shores of a lake home to groups of hippos.
This is the last leg of your safari, with a 2-hour drive to my
massai village. Immerse yourself in our ancestral culture by
total autarky.
Warm family meal and overnight stay at the Massai Boma.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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Day 9

Massai village immersion in Arusha

You'll be surrounded by children during this moment of shared life. My father has 4
women and 35 children. The simple life here is punctuated by the herds going to and fro.
to fetch water... My village is located in a remote area close to the region
Lake Natron. The scenery is magnificent and there are plenty of hiking trails.
to do. We'll also visit my school, where it's possible to operate
thanks to my NGO and the profits from Eramatare Experience safaris and treks.

So, when you travel with us, you contribute to the education of 230 children, and help to
to their daily meals in a drought-stricken region. If you
you can take part in the emancipation of the village's women.
learn about the handicrafts of Maasai women during the day, jewelry is a criterion for
beauty, they'll be happy to show you how they do it.
know-how. from mother to daughter.

Don't forget that this is not a tourist village, and that you'll come across
people in their normal lives.
After your immersion, back in Arusha, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.
with local people.

Overnight stay
Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 10

Visit Arusha through the eyes of its children and Green venture

Take part in a narrative tour of the streets of Arusha, where you'll learn about the
the city's culture and history, while learning about the transformative power of
social projects. An experiment based on the social initiative of an NGO that aims to
provide work, resources and a future for disadvantaged children in Arusha.
These are the children who are part of this project and who previously had to spend
a part of their lives on the streets, who will now be your expert guides and
will take them to different corners of their hometown. During the activity, which lasts
In about 3 hours, you'll enjoy a lunch of local food. An excellent
way of discovering Arusha while supporting a good cause.

The afternoon continues with a visit to partner company Green venture.
of Eramatare Experience where we will deposit our plastics, a real scourge
in Africa and in many countries around the world, their mission is to
transform plastic waste into sustainable, affordable products.
This is the story of a 17-year-old who, out of his passion for protecting
the environment, set up his own plastic recycling business in
creating a machine that transforms plastic waste into materials for
construction and furnishings. To date, 1.2 million plastic bags have been
recycled by Green venture, in addition to its action for the environment, this
company employs full-time recycling staff, raises awareness of recycling
in schools, and trains young people in environmental protection.
→ Our next action aims to raise awareness and educate about plastic the
population of the Massai region of Engaruka, where I come from, to make a
cleaning up the area, collecting and recycling waste.
You'll be back at your host's by late afternoon.

Overnight stay

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

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Day 11

Return to the airport for your return or extension to Zanzibar.

Today we transfer you to the airport for your return,
or for your domestic flight to Zanzibar.

Tamani Villa ( in matemwe ) in solidarity

f-zeen ( solidarity and plastic waste )

Included in the price of the stay

For the safari part :

- Overnight stays in lodges as mentioned in the program.
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- A modern, comfortable private safari land cruiser with sunroof.
- English or French-speaking guide on request
- Entrance fees to all program parks
- Activities mentioned.
- Drinking water and soft drinks.
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport

For the immersion part in the Massai village:

- Transport
- English or French-speaking guide on request
- A cook
- Night in tent
- Camping equipment
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinking water and soft drinks. For the Zanzibar part:
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Return transfer from Zanzibar airport to your hotel
- Stay in a Zanzibar hotel of your choice, with breakfast, half board, full board or all inclusive.

Not included in the price:

- International air tickets
- Visa
- Tips (recommended amount: $10 per day per person)
- Personal insurance
- Tourist tax in Zanzibar
- Compulsory zanzibar insurance of 44S per person with registration and payment on the government website.

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