Simba Safari, Wellworth Lodges
Simba Safari, Wellworth Lodges
Simba Safari, Wellworth Lodges
8 Days Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania
Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Tour operator:
Tour code:
849994
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
7-
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania with the Simba Safari, Wellworth Lodges tour. This adventure takes you through the breathtaking landscapes of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the lush wetlands of Tarangire, home to elephants, tree-climbing lions, and a myriad of bird species. Marvel at the pink flamingo-encrusted shores of Lake Manyara, where hippos, zebras, and wildebeest roam. Experience the iconic Serengeti, famous for the annual wildebeest migration and its impressive resident wildlife. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and guided game drives, ensuring a window seat for every guest. With all park fees and government taxes included, this tour promises an immersive and seamless safari experience, complete with cultural visits and scenic picnics. Join us for a journey that blends adventure, nature, and culture in one of Africa's most stunning settings.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha (55Km – 1.5 Hrs)
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Name: Gran Melia Arusha Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a tour representative will meet and greet you before guiding you to your transfer to Arusha. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure, be that heading out to explore Arusha at your own rhythm, or perhaps taking advantage of the hotel facilities.
Overnight in Arusha.
Day 2 : Arusha – Tarangire National Park (150Km – 3 Hrs)
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation Name: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Following breakfast, depart to Tarangire National Park. Once you pass the park gate, game view en route to the lodge arriving for lunch. Following lunch and a chance to enjoy the lodge’s facilities, you set out on an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for sunset with dinner and overnight at the lodge.Â
Overnight in Tarangire.
Day 3 : Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara National Park (120 Km – 3 Hrs)
Location: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation Name: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. Then depart to Lake Manyara National Park arriving at the lodge for lunch. Following lunch and a chance to enjoy the lodge’s facilities, you set out on an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for sunset with dinner and overnight at the lodge.Â
Overnight in Lake Manyara.
Day 4 : Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park (245Km – 5 Hrs)
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Name: Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart to Serengeti National Park arriving at the camp for lunch. Following lunch and a chance to enjoy the camp’s facilities, you set out on an afternoon game drive. Return to the camp for sunset with dinner and overnight at the camp.
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Name: Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, wake up to breakfast at the lodge and depart for the game drive. The Serengeti National Park is famed for being home to millions of animals and the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles but the dramatic landscapes in which the wildlife prowls are themselves worthy of admiration during the morning and afternoon game drives, with a stop around midday to have lunch at the lodge. Riverine forests and woodlands, rocky outcrops called kopjes and volcanic grassland are just some of the backdrops in which the animals can be spotted during the game drives. With some luck, here you will see the Big Five: the lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros. Birds and reptiles are also plentiful in the national park. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge.Â
Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 6 : Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater (190Km – 4 Hrs)
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. You stop at Olduvai Gorge for a chance to see the site where the Leakey family made several important archaeological discoveries. A small museum with some of the artifacts found can be viewed. You also visit a cultural Maasai village. Arrive at the lodge for late lunch and time at leisure. You have a special Boma dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 7 : Ngorongoro Crater
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Name: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early departure and descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. You game drive in this paradise. With a space of only 102 square miles and a resident wildlife population of more than 30,000 mammals, there is a great chance that you might see all of the big five. A picnic lunch box is provided at a scenic picnic site within the crater. In the afternoon, you return to the rim of the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Ngorongoro.
Day 8 : Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro International Airport (240Km – 5 Hrs)
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Depart to Arusha after breakfast arriving at Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch. Transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward connections.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with English-speaking local driver-guide throughout the tour. French, German, Italian or Spanish driver-guide subject to availability.
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Accommodation
7 nights' accommodation in superior hotel categories.
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Meals
Includes 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners.
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Transport
Arrival and departure transfer from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport. 4x4 vehicle with guaranteed window seat during game drives.
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Entrance Fees & Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including game drives and visits to Olduvai Gorge and Maasai village.
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Other
Meet and greet, all park fees and government taxes, 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day on game drives, and filtered water provided.
What's Not Included
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Flights
International or domestic flights are not included.
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Visas
Visas are not included in the package.
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Drinks
Drinks during meals are not included unless specified otherwise.
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Additional Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.
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Porterage and Gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included.
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.
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Camera Fees
Any camera/video camera fee is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
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Requirements
Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safari. Passport/ identity card required for internal flights, for which baggage is limited to 15kg per person, including hand luggage. Excess baggage will be charged at check-in. Passengers arriving Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate. Travellers’ cheques are generally not accepted in East Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2012 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the president). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.Â
Please Note
- Day 8, return to Arusha at 12:00 noon. Travellers departing from Arusha Airport on a domestic flight should book a flight departing later than 12:40 hrs. Travellers departing from Kilimanjaro International Airport on a domestic or international flight should book a flight departing later than 16:00 hrs.Â
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed Â
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- This tour is a combination of regular tours and shared arrangements, clients may be required to change vehicles
- Park fees may change without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will have to be covered by the client
- Due to limited luggage space in vehicles, suitcases are unsuitable for scheduled road safaris. We recommend luggage packed in inexpensive barrel/sausage bags or soft-sided bags not exceeding 15kg and 65x46 cm. Excess luggage can be handed over to the representative at the time of briefing. It will be handed over to you on your return from the safari. Additional costs may apply to pick up drop off luggage at specific pointsÂ
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Arusha:
- Superior Hotel Category = Gran Melia Arusha Hotel or similar 5*
Day 2 Tarangire: Â Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge or similar 4*
Day 3 Lake Manyara:Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or similar 5*
Day 4-5 Serengeti: Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes or similar4*
Day 6-7 Ngorongoro: Â Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Arusha:
- Superior Hotel Category = Gran Melia Arusha Hotel or similar 5*
Day 2 Tarangire: Â Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge or similar 4*
Day 3 Lake Manyara:Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or similar 5*
Day 4-5 Serengeti: Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes or similar4*
Day 6-7 Ngorongoro: Â Â
- Superior Hotel Category = Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with arrival and departure transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport and enjoy game drives in a 4x4 vehicle with guaranteed window seats, accommodating a maximum of 6 persons per vehicle for an intimate safari experience.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of superior accommodation in Tanzania, staying at luxurious lodges and camps such as Gran Melia Arusha Hotel, Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge, Ole Serai Luxury Camps, and Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, offering 4 to 5-star comfort.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of wildlife can I expect to see during the Simba Safari?
During the Simba Safari, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including elephants, tree-climbing lions, leopards, pythons, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, impala, and a wide range of bird species. The Serengeti National Park is also famous for the annual wildebeest migration and the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros.
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What is the accommodation like during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation in superior hotel categories. You will stay at the Gran Melia Arusha Hotel or similar in Arusha, Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge or similar in Tarangire, Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge or similar in Lake Manyara, Ole Serai Luxury Camps - Moru Kopjes or similar in Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge or similar in Ngorongoro.
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Are meals included in the Simba Safari tour?
Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 6 dinners. Meals are provided at the lodges or camps where you will be staying.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation during the tour includes arrival and departure transfers from/to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Game drives and all transportation throughout the tour are conducted in a 4x4 vehicle with a guaranteed window seat, accommodating a maximum of 6 persons per vehicle.
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What activities are included in the tour itinerary?
The tour includes game drives at Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Additionally, there is a visit to Olduvai Gorge and a cultural Maasai village.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour is operated with an English-speaking local driver-guide throughout. Guides speaking French, German, Italian, or Spanish are available subject to availability.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.Â
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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ARP Travel Group requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of arp travel group charges.
At 24 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.