LET US DESIGN THE PERFECT ITINERARY

Years of experience have ensured that our set itineraries are designed to give you the best exposure to Tanzania's fantastic parks and wildlife. Take a look at the following itineraries to give you a basis by which to select your safari itinerary.

Northern Circuit Itineraries| Highlights & Activities

Southern Circuit Itineraries| Highlights & Activities

Western Circuit Itineraries| Highlights & Activities

STN1: 5 Nights / 6 Days - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro Crater (L)

STN2: Nights / 8 Days - Ngoro Highlands Trekking, Lake Eyasi, Tarangire, L. Manyara (C)

STN3: 7 Nights / 8 Days - Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, Ngoro, Tarangire (C)

STN4: 6 Nights / 7 Days - Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro Crater, Arusha National Park (L)

STN5: 8 Nights / 9 Days - Arusha N.P, L. Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro, L. Manyara, Lake Natron, Tarangire (L & C)

STN6: 7 Nights / 8 Days - L. Manyara, Serengeti, Ngoro, Munge Water Falls, Olmoti Crater (L)

STN7: 10 Nights / 11 Days - L. Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, Ngoro trekking, Munge Falls, Olmoti Crater (L)

STN8: 8 Nights / 9 Days - L. Manyara, Serengeti & Northern Serengeti, Gibbs Farm, Hadzabe & Datoza Bushmen (L)

STN9: 16 Nights / 17 Days - Arusha N.P, Tarangire, L. Manyara, Hazabe & Dotoza Bushmen, Serengeti, Lobo, Olduvai, Ngoro Crater & Highlands, L. Manyara (L)

Northern Region Highlights & Activities

Lake Manyara National Park: Game Drives, Walking Safaris in nearby Rift Valley, Canoeing Safaris, Horse Riding Safaris

Tarangire National Park: Game drives, Walking Safaris in the park escorted by an armed ranger

Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Crater: An immense open landscape, huge skies & herds of plains game, including the Eight Wonder of the World, the crater itself. Walking Safaris on the rim of the crater and in the highlands with an armed ranger include:

Oldoinya Gol & Eastern Plains, Ndutu Woodlands – Beautiful Acacia forests
Mount Lemagaraut – Open grasslands with forested gorges.
Mount Oldeani – Fine rock formations, Eyasi Escarpment & Eyasi Basin – Tanzania’s largest soda lake & home to the Hadzabe tribe.
Lake Natron – Awesome rift cliffs & the beautiful gorge of Engaresero River.
Olkarien Gorge – active volcano & arduous but spectacular hike.
Oldoinyo Lengai – Another active volcano. It is a hot and arduous climb up to its menacing crater.
Empakaai Crater – A pristine forested crater with no roads or human inhabitats. From here hike down the East rim to the crater floor.
Olmoti Crater - The spectacular Munge Water Falls, Mount Lolmalasin – Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s highest peak offering stunning arial views for miles….and miles….and miles!
The Rift Wall – A steep and exciting trail leads from the lush oasis of Selela up a sheer cliff.

Serengeti National Park & Plains: Game drives, Balloon Safaris (upon request), Walking Safaris, Cultural Tourism (visit a Masai village), Crocodile Safaris

Arusha National Park : Game drives, Walking Safaris (upon request) with armed ranger. Specialized Bird Watching Safaris along the 7 Momella soda lakes. Observation Point. Cultural Tourism outside the park gate (visit a Masai and Meru tribes village), Ngurdoto Crater – view from the rim this secluded area solely cordoned off for wildlife. Arusha National Park is the only area Black & White Colobus monkeys are found in Tanzania.

Tailor Made Camping Safaris are available in these areas of Northern Tanzania:

Luxury, Semi Luxury & Budget camping safaris can be arranged in the following areas:

Manyara National Park

Tarangire National ParkNgorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park

Arusha National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park

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SOUTHERN CIRCUIT ITINERARIES:

STS1: 4 Nights / 5 Days - Mikumi, Udzungwa, Sugar Plantation tour, Kidatu (L & C)

STS2: 5 Nights / 6 Days - Mikumi, Ruaha, Udzungwa (L & C)

STS3: 5 Nights / 6 Days - Mikumi, Ruaha, Iringa (L & C)

STS4: 4 Nights / 5 Days - Uluguru, Udzungwa, Mikumi (L & C)

STS5: 7 Nights / 8 Days - Uluguru, Udzungwa, Mikumi (L & C)

STS6: 8 Nights / 9 Days - Mikumi, Ruaha, Selous (L & C)

STS7: 8 Nights / 9 Days - Udzungwa, Mufindi,Mikumi (L & C)

Southern Region Highlights & Activities

Selous Game Reserve: Game drives, Walking Safaris escorted by armed ranger, Boat Safaris on the Mighty Rufiji River or on one of the Lakes.

Mikumi National Park: Snake park visit outside the Park, Game drives.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park: Walking Safaris in the nature trails, (Sanje Waterfalls/Prince Bernhard Waterfalls/Mwanihana Peak), Kilombero Sugar Cane Plantations (Prior arrangement required), Kidatu Hydroelectric Plant (Special request needed/No photographing allowed), Sangula Cultural Group traditional Dances (day or night performance), Tanzania – Zambia Railway (arrivals from Dar es Salaam).

Ruaha National Park: Game drives, Walking Safaris (upon request).

Katavi National Park: Game drives, Walking Safaris (upon request).

Saadani Game Reserve: Game drives, Walking Safaris, Boat Safaris (on the Wami River/the Indian Ocean).

Mkomazi Game Reserve: Game drives, Walking Safaris, Nature Safaris.

Amani Nature Reserve: Game drives, Walking Safaris, Nature Safaris.

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                   WESTERN CIRCUIT

   In the Western Circuit we only operate tailor made safaris. Please see Highlights below.

                    Western Region Highlights & Activities

Gombe Stream National Park: Boat trip from Kigoma to the Gombe Park, Walking Safaris, Chimpanzee trekking

Mahale Mountains National Park: Walking Safaris in these secretive & beautiful mountains is a true adventure into unexposed Africa!

Katavi National Park: Walking Safaris

Kigoma Town: Dr. Livingstone and Prof. Stanley meeting place (memory monument), Lake Tanganyika

Morongo Region: Augur Mountains trekking.

Iringa Region: The Similar Pillars (Old Stone Age), Iringa Town Highlands

Mbeya & Ruvuma Region: Mbeya Peak trekking (the area is famous for its coffee plantations due to high altitude), Lake Nyassa with its rare Blue fishes

IMPORTANT NOTES:-

The Above Safari reference numbers have been entered for your convenience - please quote when booking. KINDLY NOTE TAILOR MADE SAFARIS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Please note the abbreviation ‘Ngoro’ has been used for Ngorongoro. Lodges & permanent Tented Camps Safaris are indicated as (L) Mobile Camping Safaris are indicated as (C)

We use the existing Public Campsites inside the National Parks, Game Reserves and campsites owned by private people outside National Parks and Game Reserves – too many to mention here.

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CLIENTS COMMENTS
"Of all companies we researched, Shidolya seemed to be most reasonable and experienced .Yes they were true to their word. Great driver, wonderful experience even better than what we expected. Even the elusive leopard and rhino and had a great family trip! Thanks." Kim Family - USA.
"We had a wonderful safari. We were out on a 4 days trip. We saw all the animals we wanted to see. The food was delicious too. We will always remember this". Linda Ea – SWEDEN

"It couldn’t have been better without Shidolya. Thank you very much for a fantastic trip. It was also great with Hassan there was nothing he couldn’t answer. A memorable trip." Johnny & Jane - IRELAND.

"We had a fantastic trip and enjoyed every moment. Lovely driving, lovely views, very relaxing and great fun!! Great food.   Unforgettable - enhanced by our driver Shadrack in every way possible. Thanks." Ten Amelia - SPAIN

"Thank you very much for a lovely Safari. It was excellent. The food was good, and we enjoyed Hassan the driver and Noel the cook. Take care. " Adi, Nadav, Yovi and Sinav.- RUSSIA

"Thank you so much for making a fantastic holiday for my family, my friends and my self. Hassan was courteous, extremely polite guide with a thorough knowledge of animals and habitat. Nothing was too much trouble for Hassan and his pleasant manner of easy going made him excellent travelling companion, For me and for my family I feel privileged to have made Hassan‘s acquaintance and thanks to him we all had a memorable and immensely enjoyable experience on Safari." Dorothy Wilson – U.K

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