Safari Karibuni 9 days
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Dive into the heart of Africa at its most vibrant and let yourself be enchanted by the wild call of Tanzania: an exclusive 9-day road trip where the magic of the savannah blends with the blue exotica of Zanzibar. On board your comfortable Land Cruiser, you will be guided as close as possible to the Big Five — majestic lions, imposing elephants, sturdy buffalo, elusive leopards and rare rhinos — in breathtaking settings: from a salt lake overrun by pink flamingos to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, and on to the giant baobabs of Tarangire and the lush forests of Manyara.
Then comes the magical transition: the white sands of Zanzibar beneath your feet, translucent water lined with palm trees, the scent of spices drifting through the air. Idling on paradise beaches, unforgettable dives among multicoloured coral, snorkelling alongside clownfish, turtles or shoals of peaceful sharks — and evenings punctuated by the flavours of Zanzibar cuisine, a culinary blend inviting you on a journey for the senses. This safari-and-beach combination promises total sensory, emotional and cultural immersion… and awakens an irresistible urge to set off, right now.
Highlights of the Karibuni Safari tour



- Safari in Tarangire National Park
→ enormous herds of elephants and majestic baobabs. - Exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater
→ A day in a spectacular caldera, listed by UNESCO, to encounter exceptional biodiversity. - Safari in Tarangire National Park
→ A paradise for elephants and baobabs, ideal for children thanks to a density of wildlife that is easy to observe. - Discovery of Lake Manyara National Park
→ Pink flamingos, hippos and a wealth of birdlife. - Beach stay in Zanzibar
→ Relax on white-sand beaches and swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. - Marine activities in Zanzibar
→ Diving, snorkelling, a trip on a traditional dhow, meeting fishermen.
Price includes
- Ground transport in a Land Cruiser from the first to the last day of the safari;
- French-speaking driver/guide;
- Accommodation and board as indicated in the programme, as well as all taxes;
- Entrance and camping fees in the reserves and national parks;
- A 20-litre bottle of water available in the vehicle, remember to bring your water bottle!
- Books on wildlife, a 220 V socket and a pair of binoculars are available in the vehicle;
- Assistance from our office in Arusha throughout your stay:
- VAT on park fees, accommodation and transport;
- The Arusha – Zanzibar flight with Air Excel or an equivalent airline.
The price does not include
- Tips for the driver-guide (USD 20 per vehicle per day of safari);
- Tips for local guides and hotel and lodge staff;
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks with meals and personal purchases;
- Individual insurance (assistance and repatriation, cancellation and baggage, etc.);
- International and domestic flights;
- The Tanzanian visa fee (USD 50);
- Any possible increase in park fees or government taxes.
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Itinerary
Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge located near the airport.
Dinner (not included) and overnight at the lodge
- Stages : Kilimanjaro Airport
- Accommodation : Moyoni Airport Lodge(or equivalent)
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for Manyara National Park.
From the main entrance, the road first winds through lush jungle where groups of baboons, numbering around a hundred, are active along the path, where blue monkeys camouflage themselves in the trees and where the shy bushbucks move cautiously between the shade and the light of the undergrowth. The silver-cheeked hornbills impress with their huge casques as if they were about to go to war in the hour ahead.
Full-day safari and picnic lunch under the umbrella acacias.
This Rift Valley park offers an interesting diversity of wildlife to observe: elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, impalas and many others. The hippo pool attracts a large number of water birds. Manyara National Park sometimes offers a rare spectacle, that of lions perching, sometimes very high up, in the umbrella acacias. Will you be lucky enough to spot them perched there?
At the end of the day, you will drive to the village of Mto Wa Mbu; if you ask your driver, you can visit the village. ( > watch the video of this village)
Dinner and overnight stay at the Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, in lodge room(or equivalent)
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for Ngorongoro Crater.
This day will be devoted to discovering this famous crater, considered the 8th Wonder of the World ( > watch the video of this place).
The crater is a vast caldera 20 km in internal diameter. It is home to an incredibly rich wildlife population in its centre, perfectly protected by a 600-metre-high rim.
A special moment: it is one of the few places in Tanzania where you can see the “Big Five”: the elephant, the lion, the rhinoceros, the leopard and the buffalo.
Picnic lunch on the banks of Ngoitokitok pond.
More than 500 bird species, both resident and migratory, can be observed in the crater. Lake Magadi, with its brackish waters, is often frequented by flamingos. Hippos lounge in the freshwater ponds while buffalo take mud baths.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, in a lodge room (or equivalent)
After breakfast, depart for the Tarangire region.
Day of safari in Tarangire National Park, considered one of the country's finest wildlife sanctuaries.
Covering an area of 2,850 km2, it is renowned for its exceptional concentrations of animals between August and January. The park is home to species that are harder to spot and often found nowhere else in the northern parks of Tanzania, such as: the gerenuk, the lesser kudu, the beisa oryx, the eland and the most sought-after antelope, the greater kudu.
Picnic lunch during the safari.
The park is crossed by a river that never dries up in certain places, the Tarangire River. This park has the highest concentration of baobabs in the world, dotting the landscape. The very numerous elephants notch the bark of these mythical trees to quench their thirst, as they are true water pumps.
In the early afternoon, depart for Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ambureni Coffee Lodge (or equivalent)
- Stops: Karatu - Tarangire - Arusha
- Accommodation: Ambureni Coffee Lodge
Breakfast and free morning at the lodge then transfer to Arusha airport.
Packed lunch at Arusha airport
ARUSHA FLIGHT 12:30 / ZANZIBAR 14:00
Timings subject to change by the airline
Attention : a soft bag preferably no more than 15 kg!
Meet at the airport and transfer to the lodge
Free dinner and night at the Fun Beach hotel (or equivalent)
- Itinerary: Arusha - Jambiani (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation: Fun Beach
Fun Beach is surrounded by a true tropical paradise. Palm trees, banana trees, flowers, white sandy beaches, clear warm water.
Breakfast at the lodge.
Free days on a bed and breakfast basis
Free dinners and nights at the Fun Beach (or equivalent)
- Stops: Jambiani (Zanzibar)
- Accommodation: Fun Beach
Breakfast at the lodge.
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport according to your international flight schedule







































