Spirit of Tanzania Private Safari
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Immerse yourself in the heart of a waking dream: imagine yourself at daybreak, the sky still pastel, breathing in the pure air of the Tanzanian savannah, with a private Land Cruiser waiting to take you, at your own pace, to the best-kept secrets of this wild land. This private Esprit de Tanzanie tour offers you a tailor-made itinerary, where each day brings its own discoveries — flamingos on the shores of Lake Natron, a distant roar in Serengeti, suspended moments of contemplation in the mythical Ngorongoro caldera — all set within a collection of comfortable lodges and carefully selected hotels. You will meet the Maasai, their traditions and songs, taste local flavours, walk through gorges with crystal-clear waters, all while being carried along by the slow rhythm of endless panoramas. This journey is not just a safari: it is an invitation to feel, to be moved, to reconnect, with nature and with yourself, in an intimate setting far from the tourist hordes, where every glance at an elephant, a leopard or a baobab becomes a precious moment. Ready to live your Tanzanian adventure, where the wild reveals all its beauty?
Key activities of the GIR Esprit de Tanzanie tour (8 days/7 nights)
- Private 4×4 safaris in Tanzania’s greatest parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire or Manyara depending on the exact itinerary).
- Observation of the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo and rhinos) and exceptional wildlife (zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, flamingos…).
- Exploration of the Ngorongoro caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a true Eden for animals.
- Discovery of Lake Natron, renowned for its volcanic landscapes, its flamingo colonies and its gorges with natural waterfalls.
- Meetings with the Maasai, immersion in their traditions and ancestral way of life.
- Guided walks through magnificent landscapes (gorges, waterfalls, wild plains).
- Spectacular sunsets over the savannah, an aperitif in the wild (“sundowner”).
- Stays in lodges and charming camps, combining comfort, immersion and authenticity.
Price includes
- Ground transport in a Land Cruiser from the first to the last day of safari;
- French-speaking driver/guide;
- Accommodation and full board as indicated in the programme, as well as all taxes;
- Entrance and camping fees in the reserves and national parks;
- 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 price does not include
- Tips for the driver-guide (US$20 per vehicle per safari day) ;
- Tips for local guides and hotel and lodge staff ;
- Drinks with meals and personal purchases ;
- Personal insurance (assistance and repatriation, cancellation and baggage, etc....) ;
- International and domestic flights ;
- Tanzanian visa fees (US$50) ;
- Any possible increase in park fees or government taxes.
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Itinerary
Welcome on arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge located near the airport.
Free dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
- Stages: Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Accommodation: Moyoni Airport Lodge
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- MOYONI AIRPORT LODGE Tanzanie
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- MOYONI AIRPORT LODGE Tanzanie
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- Chambre communicante
Breakfast. In the morning, you will set off towards the village of Mto Wa Mbu in the heart of the African Rift Valley.
This small village is renowned for its local produce market: fruit and vegetables as well as crafts.
You will go on a tuk-tuk ride, which is one of the means of transport used in the village. Along the road, the mamas sell regional produce and, depending on the season, you will find in abundance: mangoes, papayas, watermelons, avocados and the famous red-skinned bananas (red bananas). You will visit painting and sculpture workshops. You will meet the artists and artisans.
A lunch made up of traditional dishes is included in the visit.
After lunch, departure for Lake Natron. Arrival in the late afternoon and installation at the camp facing Mount Lengai, the sacred mountain of the Maasai.
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- Natron
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- Flammant roses de Natron
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- Safari Tanzanie Natron
Dinner and overnight stay at Natron River Camp(or equivalent)
- Stages : Arusha - Mto Wa Mbu - Natron
- Accommodation : Natron River Camp
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- Chambre 2 lits natron river cap
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- Chambre familiale Natron River Camp
Breakfast followed by a walk with a Maasai guide to the edge of Lake Natron, to get a closer look at the flamingos and lesser flamingos.
The lake stretches over hundreds of km² and offers amazing landscapes with ever-changing colours.
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- Von der Serengeti zur Region Natron Lengai Natron
After lunch, a walk with your Maasai guide from the morning to the Engare Sero Waterfalls, which gush at the bottom of a superb gorge.
Please bring a pair of closed shoes for walking in the water! Swimming possible (see the video of this place)
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Take time to relax in front of Lengai.
Dinner and overnight stay at Natron River Camp(or equivalent)
- Stops: Natron
- Accommodation: Natron River Camp
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park.
In the early morning, you will follow the shores of Lake Natron. This semi-arid environment is the habitat of a wide variety of water birds and the breeding and nesting ground of the lesser flamingo.
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- Von der Serengeti zur Region Natron Lengai Natron
Picnic lunch en route.
You will drive through the heart of the African Rift Valley and cross Maasai country.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy your first safari in the Serengeti, until you reach your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Serengeti Wildlands Mobile Camp from June to November (or equivalent)
- Stages : Natron - Serengeti
- Accommodation : Serengeti Wildlands Mobile Camp
After breakfast, another full day of safari to enjoy Serengeti National Park.
The oldest and most popular of Tanzania's national parks, Serengeti National Park has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. Even when the wildebeest migration is over, it remains one of the finest places for a safari. The park is home to the world's highest density of plains game. Herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, elands, topi, hartebeest, impalas and gazelles can be seen, not forgetting the big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs…) and hyenas.
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- Lionnes Serengeti
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- Zebras der Serengeti
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- Migration Serengeti
Picnic lunch during the safari.
This abundance of animals has generated a local economy based on eco-tourism, and Tanzania has established protection policies and specific taxation for tourism activities.
At the end of the day, depart for your accommodation.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ndutu Lodge from June to November (or equivalent)
- Stages: Serengeti - Ndutu
- Accommodation: Ndutu Lodge
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- Ndutu Lodge Diner Tanzanie
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- NDUTU SERENGETI WILDLANDS CAMP
Breakfast at the lodge. Departure for the 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 at its centre, perfectly protected by a 600-metre-high rampart.
A special moment: it is one of the only places in Tanzania where you can see the “Big Five”: elephant, lion, rhinoceros, leopard and buffalo.
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- Rhinoceros Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
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- Zebras des Ngorongoro-Kraters
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- animaux Ngorongoro Farm House
Picnic lunch by the Ngoitokitok pond.
More than 500 bird species, resident and migratory, can be observed in the crater. Lake Magadi, with its brackish waters, is often frequented by pink flamingos. Hippopotamuses lounge in the freshwater ponds while buffaloes take mud baths.
Dinner and overnight stay at the Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge (or equivalent)
- Stages: Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Karatu
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
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- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge chambre triple
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- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
After breakfast, depart for the Tarangire region.
Day of safari in Tarangire National Park Tarangire considered one of the country's finest wildlife refuges.
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- Elefanten Tarangire
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- Girafes Tarangire
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- Die Zebras im Tarangire-Nationalpark
Covering an area of 2850 km2, it is renowned for its exceptional concentrations of animals between August and January. The park is home to species that are more difficult to spot and often impossible to find in other parks in Northern Tanzania, such as: the Gerenuk, the Lesser Kudu, the Beisa Oryx, the Eland and the most sought-after of antelopes, the Greater Kudu.
Picnic lunch during the safari.
The park is crossed by a river that never runs dry in certain places, the Tarangire River. This park has the highest concentration of baobabs in the world, dotting the landscape. Elephants, very numerous, scrape the bark from these mythical trees to drink, as they are true water pumps.
At the start of the afternoon, depart for Arusha.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ambureni Coffee Lodge (or equivalent)
- Stops: Karatu - Tarangire - Arusha
- Accommodation: Ambureni Coffee Lodge
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- Ambureni Lodge
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- Ambureni Lodge
After breakfast at the lodge, you will spend a free morning in the city of Arusha to organise on site.
Lunch not included.
After lunch, departure for Kilimanjaro Airport for your international flight or flight to Zanzibar for the extension.
- Stages : Arusha - Kilimanjaro International Airport
