Ambrose Private Safari
Highlights
Serengeti National Park – Quintessential Africa
Ndutu Plains – Serengeti’s off-roading playground and calving grounds for Great Migration
Ngorongoro Crater – You just have to see it to believe it
Tarangire National Park – Baobob trees & elephants galore
Our Safari Philosophy
All Wanderful Tanzania safaris are intentionally crafted with a unique rhythm designed to strike a balance between adventure and rest. We refer to this cadence as an “unhurried journey of discovery.” So, while you’ll have ample opportunity for exploration and excitement, there will also be plenty of time for relaxation, reflection and rejuvenation. We believe that this balance creates a more meaningful, enjoyable, and memorable safari experience for our guests.
Come into the wild with Wanderful, and lose yourself to Tanzania!
Why Safari During Peak Season?
Why safari during Peak Season?
Because for just a few precious weeks between July and September each year, the possibility exists to see both the coveted Big Five (lion, elephant, cape buffalo, rhino, and leopard), as well as the Great Migration crossing the Mara River. People come from every corner of the world in the hopes of being privileged enough to witness both of these spectacles in one safari.
Our exceptional, experienced, English-speaking guides will do all they can to deliver both of those objectives to you during your Wanderful Tanzania safari. In addition they’ll be sure to highlight all of the other spectacular characters you’d expect to find on your safari, such as zebras, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, antelopes, and so forth, as well as a vast array of birds.
More Benefits of a Peak Season Safari
- Milder weather patterns means there’s less chance of rain and/or temperature extremes
- Spotting the wildlife is almost effortless due to the shorter grasses and need for many animals to congregate around the limited wetlands this time of year
- No worries about muddy roads or muddy shoes
- No need to bring rain gear for your camera equipment
- Bright blue skies and views that stretch on forever and ever
- Towns and villages are bustling with street markets and social activities
Your safari begins the moment you exit the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and are greeted by Wanderful Tanzania’s local guide(s). They will help you with your luggage and will take you to your first night’s accommodation at a beautifully appointed safari lodge in Arusha.
You will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight to Northern Serengeti..
You will be welcomed by Wanderful Tanzania safari guide who will accompany you, board your safari vehicle and you will depart for a game drive (depending on the time of your arrival) with picnic lunch en route to your camp in time for dinner.
In the morning you will depart for full day game drive in Serengeti plains which is also home to over 500 bird species. Your expert guide will help you track animals, spot camouflaged animals and birds as well as stop patiently for you to take pictures.
In the afternoon, you will break for lunch at camp or under the shade of big tree in the middle of the savannah. Then, you will continue with the game before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy two full days of game drives while en route to central Serengeti – unequalled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game, such as wildebeest, zebra and antelope, dominate the park, while the attendant predators, such as lion and cheetah, are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain.
In the afternoon, you will break for lunch at camp or under the shade of big tree in the middle of the savannah. Then, you will continue with the game before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Late afternoon you will be transferred to Serenora airstrip where you will take your flight to lake Manyara airport.
Arrive at Lake Manyara Airport, Wanderful Tanzania driver will transfer you to Karatu.
In the morning, you will depart with picnic lunch to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will drive down the crater for a full day of exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater. Later in the evening, you’ll head to Lake Eyas for overnight and cultural activities.
In the morning, you will depart to visit local tribes (Hadzabe/hunters, Datoga/blacksmith) for cultural experience.
In the afternoon you will depart to Tarangire National Park, the park is home of large herds of elephants and ancient baobab (the upside-down trees).
In the morning, you will depart with picnic lunch for a full-day game drive in Tanrangire National Park. The park is home to large herds of elephants and ancient baobab trees.
In the afternoon, you will break for lunch at camp or under the shade of big tree in the middle of the savannah. Then, you will continue with the game before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight.
In the morning, you will have a game drive to the entrance gate, then depart to Arusha city. You will have the chance to tour the town and buy gifts before heading to Arusha Planet Lodge & Spa, where you will have room for day use and lunch.
Later afternoon, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home.
Day 1: Arusha Planet Lodge & Spa
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Intimate Camp
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Days 3-5: Intimate Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorogoro Farm House
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Eyas Safari Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8: Kati Kati Camp
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Kati Kati Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Meals included: Lunch
Hot Air Balloon Experience
Experience the serenity and breathtaking beauty of the Serengeti at sunrise by adding the hot-air balloon experience option to your safari. An early morning, for sure, but it provides the only time during the safari for seeing the Serengeti from a safari truck in the darkness. The Serengeti comes alive at night with nocturnal predators, grazing hippos, and other things that go bump in the night! Just the truck ride is a great experience, but nothing compares to soaring peacefully above this majestic land!
All of the balloon pilots are all highly trained and skilled balloon professionals. While they cannot control WHERE the balloon goes, they can control the elevation and can spin the balloon 360 degrees, ensuring everyone has the perfect view of every scene you may float above!
It is breathtaking to look DOWN on a tower of giraffes, or soar above the grasslands and witness a pride of lions or herd of elephants on the move… or so actually see the endless lines of the great migration herd strung out across the plains.
This once-in-a-lifetime experience is followed by a champagne toast and a full English-breakfast and celebration in the bush. Advanced bookings are required, so please let us know if you wish to add this to your safari package.
Reservations and advanced bookings are required. Please let us know if this is something you would like to add to your safari, and we’ll handle the rest.
With some advanced planning, our “almost wallet-less” journeys can make safari dreams a reality for nearly everyone.
“Almost wallet-less“ means that we include about 90% of the total costs in the price of the safari, and then offer guests a flexible payment schedule which allows them to break the payments into smaller payments that can be made over many months leading up to the safari. The other 10% (+/-) of the associated costs is money that guests will need to bring in cash on the safari, which we talk about in detail in our Tour Packet, which we send out to every guest upon registration.
In fact, we guide you all the way through the paperwork and preparation needed before the safari. Our goal is for every guest to arrive in Tanzania relaxed and ready to enjoy their wild adventure, without needing to worry about their wallets.
Included
- Full board accommodation at Intimate Camps, Farm House, Lake Eyas Safari lodge and Tarangire Kati Kati Camp.
- Day use and lunch at Arusha Planet Lodge & Spa.
- Conservation / Park fees
- Fees for cultural experience
- Local flights as per the itinerary
- Transport and game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro areas, and Tarangire.
- Airport / Airstrip transfers
NOT Included
- Additional meals and drinks.
- All extras
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- All statutory increases beyond our control
- International flights and visa fees
- Tips
Reserve Your Spot
Pay a 20% deposit today to reserve your place on this once-in-a-lifetime safari!