Shikamoo Private Safari
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Immerse yourself in a 10-day safari that awakens all the senses: between Arusha and Lake Natron, the Shikamoo safari takes you into the heart of wild, majestic nature, packed with emotion and unforgettable encounters. Picture yourself at the wheel of a 4×4 on the golden tracks of Tarangire National Park, surrounded by ancient baobabs and silent pachyderms; then glide into the vast plains of Serengeti, where the great migration unfolds in a fascinating animal ballet. Each stage reveals its share of surprises: from the Ngorongoro Crater, a true protected natural zoological garden, to the lunar landscapes of Lake Natron, a sanctuary for lesser flamingos set against the pink-hued banks of the Rift.
You will enjoy safaris at dawn, picnics under the acacias, and nights in comfortable camps nestled in the heart of the parks. You will also share the daily lives of local communities, with visits to Maasai villages, authentic exchanges and the smiles of local children.
This trip is far more than just a safari: it is a living, sensory itinerary, designed so that you can feel, as if you were there, Africa’s endless skies, the power of the great wildlife, the intensity of the encounters, and the magic of boundless horizons. Set off on an adventure that promises wonder, freedom and immersion.
Highlights of the Shikamoo Safari
- Observation of the Great Migration in Serengeti
→ See thousands of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles crossing the plains of Serengeti, closely followed by predators: lions, cheetahs, hyenas. You may even witness a hunt live in a dreamlike setting. - Safaris in the national parks
→ Tarangire National Park: intense wildlife with a spectacular concentration of elephants around the baobabs
→ Manyara National Park: jungle atmosphere at ground level and lions perched in the acacias, hippos and water birds visible from an in-depth safari
→ Ngorongoro Crater: immersion in the volcanic caldera, with a chance to observe the Big Five in an open-air sanctuary - Guided hike at Lake Natron & Engare Sero waterfall
→ Early morning at the edge of Lake Natron to admire thousands of lesser flamingos and pink flamingos, followed by a guided walk with a Maasai guide to the Engare Sero waterfalls, with the possibility of swimming - Meeting local people
→ Picnics under the acacias or beside iconic sites such as the crater or Lake Natron
→ Nights in comfortable camps or lodges, often in the heart of the parks, allowing total immersion in the wild environment
Price includes
- Private overland transport in a Land Cruiser from the first to the last day of 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;
- 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;
- The assistance of our office in Arusha throughout your stay:
- VAT on park fees, accommodation and transport.
- Arusha-Zanzibar flight with Air Excel (or equivalent):
- Transfers Zanzibar airport / Stone Town, Stone Town / beach hotel and beach hotel / Zanzibar airport;
- Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis according to the selected hotel;
The price does not include
- Tips for the driver-guide (20 USD per vehicle per day of safari);
- 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 (50 USD);
- Any increase in park fees or government taxes.
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Itinerary
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer
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 (or equivalent)
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, departure for the Tarangire region.
Safari day 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 unseen in other parks in northern 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 some places, the Tarangire River. This park has the highest concentration of baobabs in the world, which dot the landscape. Elephants, of which there are many, strip the bark from these mythical trees to drink, as they are true water pumps.
In the afternoon, drive to your accommodation located on the edge of the park.
Dinner and overnight at Ecoscience lodge (or equivalent)
- Stages: Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Park edge
- Accommodation: Ecoscience Center & Luxury Lodge
Manyara National Park
Breakfast at the lodge. Depart for Manyara Park.
From the main entrance, the road first winds through lush jungle where groups of baboons, some hundred strong, bustle along the path, where blue monkeys blend into the trees and where shy bushbucks move cautiously between the shade and light of the undergrowth. The silvery-cheeked hornbills impress with their huge casques, as if they had to set off for war within the hour.
Full-day safari and picnic lunch under the umbrella acacias.
This park, in the Rift Valley, has 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 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 towards the village of Mto Wa Mbu; if you ask your driver, you can visit the village.
- Stages: Tarangire Park border - Manyara - Karatu
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater
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.
The crater is a vast caldera 20 km in internal diameter. It is home to an incredibly rich fauna, 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”: the elephant, the lion, the rhinoceros, the leopard and the buffalo.
Picnic lunch by Ngoitokitok pond.
Picnic lunch during the safari.
More than 500 species of birds, resident and migratory, can be seen in the crater. Lake Magadi, with its brackish waters, is often frequented by flamingos. Hippos lounge in the freshwater ponds while buffaloes take mud baths.
- Stages : Ngorongoro - Karatu
- Accommodation : Ndutu Safari Lodge
The Serengeti National Park
Departure for the safari in the Serengeti or in Ndutu straight after breakfast.
The Serengeti is the country’s second largest national park (14,763 km2). Famous for the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest, this park offers grand landscapes to admire: the grassy savannah of the endless plains in the south, the wooded and hilly regions in the west, the Kopjes area (granite formations) in the east and the bush savannah in the north.
The feeling of freedom brought by the wide open spaces that characterise the Serengeti plains and the golden savannah scorched by the shimmering sun stretching to the horizon is as fascinating as the safari itself. And, after the rains, the golden expanse turns into a vast green carpet dotted with wild flowers.
Picnic lunch during the safari.
In these vast plains with numerous permanent waterholes, herds of herbivores followed by their predators offer an impressive spectacle. The Serengeti is so large that you may well be the only ones to witness the hunt carried out by the cheetah whose favourite prey is Thomson’s gazelle.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wildlands Camp from April to November (or equivalent) or at Ndutu Wildlands Camp from January to March (or equivalent)
- Stages: Karatu - Serengeti
- Accommodation: Serengeti Wildlands camp
The Serengeti National Park
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 highest density of plains wildlife in the world. Herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, elands, tsessebes, hartebeests, impalas and gazelles can be observed, not to mention the felines (lions, leopards, cheetahs…) and hyenas.
Picnic lunch during the safari.
This abundance of animals has generated a local economy based on ecotourism, and Tanzania has established protection policies and specific taxation for tourism activities.
At the end of the day, depart for your accommodation.
- Stops: Serengeti
- Accommodation: Serengeti Wildlands Camp
Natron
After breakfast, departure for the Natron region.
You will set off early in the morning for your final safari in the Serengeti, up to Klein’s exit
Picnic lunch en route.
You will descend into the heart of the African Rift, crossing Maasai country.
Arrival in the middle of the afternoon on the shores of Lake Natron. Despite the arid environment, it is the breeding ground for thousands of lesser flamingos.
Dinner and overnight at Natron River Camp (or equivalent)
- Stages : Serengeti - Natron
- Accommodation : Natron River Camp
Lake Natron
Breakfast followed by a walk with a Maasai guide to the edge of Lake Natron, to observe the flamingos and lesser flamingos more closely.
The lake stretches over hundreds of km² and offers astonishing landscapes with changing colours.
After lunch, a walk with your Maasai guide from the morning to the Engare Sero Waterfalls, which burst out at the bottom of a superb gorge.
Remember to bring a pair of closed shoes for walking in the water! Swimming possible.
Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon. Take time to relax in front of Lengai.
Dinner and overnight at Natron River Camp(or equivalent)
- Stop: Natron
- Accommodation: Natron River Camp
Natron
Breakfast. In the morning, you will head 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 route, the mamas sell regional produce and, depending on the season, you will find an abundance of: 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 craftsmen.
After lunch, drive to Arusha.Dinner and overnight at Ambureni Coffee Lodge(or equivalent)
- Stages : Natron - Arusha
- Accommodation : Ambureni Coffee Lodge
Return
After breakfast at the lodge, you will spend a free morning in the city of Arusha to be arranged locally.
Lunch not included.
After lunch, departure for Kilimanjaro Airport for your international flight or flight to Zanzibar for the extension.
- Stages : Arusha - Kilimanjaro Airport
