Francisco African Adventures T Ltd Safari Company

13/03/2024

Francisco Adventure 12 days safari to the Northern Circuit Tanzania Safaris.
OVERVIEW
A 12-days safari take you to Experience the best of Tanzania has to offer, Have your own local guide and private Safari jeep 4×4 open roof. Set out each day in search of big cats, wondrous giraffes, and playful colobus monkeys. Trek through some of the country’s greatest National Parks for a chance to encounter wildebeest’s migration, warthogs, baboons, hippos and elephants. And, when you’re craving a little human connection, meet the Datoga and Barbaric tribesmen who still forge spears and jewelry from local silver with a don’t forget visit of Hadzabe-bushmen the last hunter-gatherers of Africa.
Tour type: Youth and Family, Nature, Wildlife & Extreme Spot.
Tour Itinerary:
DAY 1 :KIA - ARUSHA.
At Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) on arrival in Tanzania you will meet with one of our company representative who will welcome you and transfer you from the airport to Arusha town. You will spend the night in this busy tourist town, where you will get short briefing from our representative at hotel and leave you to relax for while, in evening you will get dinner and overnight stay at Venus Premier Hotel or another hotel of the same category.

Meal Plan: Dinner.

DAY 2: ARUSHA – ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK.
After breakfast in morning at hotel you will meet our professional driver guide who will give you short safari briefing then drive way to Arusha National Park as Arusha national Park has three most significant features include the rugged Mount Meru (Tanzania’s second highest peak with 4566m), Momela Lakes, and the 3km wide Ngurudoto Crater, which was formed about fifteen million years ago. You will do walking safari, game drive and get enjoyed beautiful giraffe, baboons also bird watching until evening and driving back to Hotel in Arusha city of day one.

Venus Premier Hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 3: ARUSHA - TARANGIRE NP.
After your breakfast and picnic lunch you will start drive from Arusha city to Tarangire National park which takes 2 hours, then you will enjoy morning game viewing in Tarangire National Park as Tarangire is a beautiful park filled with Baobabs and Acacias with a large variety of game such as zebras, elephants, giraffes, and water buck. After game drive you will get dinner and overnight stay at Octagon Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 4 : TARANGIRE NP- LAKE MANYARA NP.
After breakfast in morning and your picnic lunch will drive way to Lake Manyara for game drive. Lake Manyara National park, the park has more than 400 species and which are famous for availability of climbing lions tree and flamingos on the lake. After game drive you will drive to campsite for dinner and overnight stay at Octagon Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 5: LAKE MANYARA NP - LAKE EYASI.
Breakfast at morning hours and drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe people, a reclusive tribe of bushmen who live as they did 10, 000 years ago. The Hadzabe are among the last hunter-gatherers of Africa. You will be fascinated by their clicking language and hunting techniques. You will have a nature walking tour around the Hadzabe community and participate in hunting with them or to watch/ dance their traditional songs. While your dinner and overnight stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 6: LAKE EYASI - SERENGETI NP.
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park Onaway pass to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it takes 3 to 5hours by drive ride. Serengeti Tanzania’s most famous and largest national park and one of the most spectacular parks in the world. The “endless plains” cover some 14,763 square kilometers including large plains, short grass plains, kopjes, and lakes Game viewing en-route, Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Wilderness Tented Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 7: SERENGETI NP.
This day after breakfast morning, we will take your packed lunch for a full day game drives in the wilderness tracking the Great migration trails. Thorough explanation about this great world event that Tanzania proud of will be provided. And in the evening as the sun goes down, drive back for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wilderness Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 8: SERENGETI NP - NGORONGORO CRATER.
After breakfast you will continue your tour of the Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro. On the way you will pass the Olduvai Gorge which became world known due to the archeological work of the English research couple Leaky. In the sixties here they found the oldest remains of prehistoric man and in a small museum nearby their work is documented (a visit is optional). As soon as the crater’s edge is reached you will have a superb view into the crater. In the evening you will get dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 9: NGORONGORO CRATER - KARATU.
After breakfast and your picnic lunch then you will descend into the Crater floor to do a full day game drive which is famous for spotting all the AFRICAN BIG FIVE Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo,Wildebeest, Hyena and more Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks and Vultures. In the late afternoon hours you will get drive to Mto wa Mbu you will get dinner and overnight stay at Octagon Lodge or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 10: KARATU - MAASAI VILLAGE TOUR - ARUSHA.
After your breakfast in the morning you will get drive to masai village you will learn the culture of masai people like their dressing style, cooking style, dancing style, and the whole history of masai people. After your trip you will get drive back to Arusha you will get overnight stay at at Venus Premier Hotel or similar.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 11: ARUSHA - CHEMKA HOT SPRING TOUR - MOSHI.
After your breakfast you will get drive to Chemka hot spring Travelers to Tanzania usually base in Arusha or Moshi in between hiking trips and safaris. While recovering from multi-day tours and hiking trips one of the best things to do is a day trip to the Chemka Hot Springs, also known as the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Just 1.5 hours from Arusha and nearby Moshi Town, this is one of the hidden gems of Tanzania that you need to visit. The water was crystal clear in this jungle oasis where you can relax all day and even enjoy rope swings, tire tubing, and some high jumps out of the trees. After this tour you will get dinner and overnight stay at Kilele Lodge or another hotel of the same category.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

DAY 12: MOSHI – MATERUNI WATERFALLS – DEPARTURE.
After your breakfast you will get drive to Materuni waterfalls a tour to Materuni Village and Waterfalls is a great way to spend a day away from the bustle of town life. The walk to Materuni Waterfall offers a glimpse into the nature of Tanzania allowing you either to prepare your body for the forthcoming climb to Kilimanjaro or ease your muscles after the climb. The tour starts with a walk to Materuni Waterfall. It is an opportunity to see how local fruit like avocados, mangos, lemons, and bananas grow, as well as learn some of the local history, traditions, village economy, agricultural and cultural life. When you get to the waterfall, you can refresh yourself in the natural pool, so swimsuits will come in handy. The tour will continue with a visit to the local village lying in the coffee plantations. The villagers will demonstrate the process of coffee farming and guide you through the preparation of coffee from a bean to a cup. Sing and dance along with the Chaga people as they are grinding, roasting and boiling the beans. When the coffee is ready, villagers will serve lunch - a national Chagga meal then you will get drive to catch flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. This will be the end of your trip in Tanzania with Francisco Adventure Trips.
PRICE USD 4240 PER PERSON PER 12 DAYS.
SAFARI PRICE PACKAGE INCLUDED:
Emergence Rescue fee.
English speaking Safari + excursions guides
Full board accommodation whilst to all lodges on safari & Zanzibar excursions.
Land cruiser car 4×4 safari with pop up roof.
All transfers.
Park fees & Crater fees.
Airport arrival & Departure with greetings
Safari vehicles equipped with ice chest and mineral water
Government taxes &VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals.
SAFARI PRICE PACKAGE EXCLUDE:
International flight ticket
Travel documents i.e Insurance, Visa, Health certificate.
Tips.
Items of personal nature.
Optional Tours.
For more information Quotation and bookings please contact us at Email: [email protected]
Phone/WhatsAap number: +255 699 47 43 85

08/06/2022

11/03/2021

RUAHA NATIONAL PARK 3 NIGHTS / 4 DAYS
Trip Summary:
Enjoy our exclusive 4Days Southern Tanzania Safari to Ruaha National Park the Tanzania's largest, a vast wilderness in the south-west of the country visited by only a handful of travellers each year. At the park's heart is the aptly-named Great Ruaha River, a massive watercourse that dwindles to only a few pools in the dry season, but bursts its banks and roars over boulders at the height of the rains for game viewing and walking excursion for 3 nights in the areas where you will see the rare SABLE and ROAN antelope as well as small and large mammals including variety of reptiles and bird species.

Trip Info:
You will enjoy and experience nature, wildlife, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples and culture.

ITINERAY:
Day 1: Dar es Salaam/Ruaha National Park

After breakfast checks out and launches the journey to Ruaha with lunch in Mikumi Village; continue to National Park where you will arrive in the afternoon. Evening short game drives in the park or relaxation at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be at Tanapa Bandas.

Day 2: Game drives in Ruaha National Park

Morning after breakfast, game viewing drives in Ruaha National Park, look for Roan and Sable antelope, Hippo Crocodile, waterbuck, Reedbuck and Buffalo venture to the river’s edge to drink, attracting the attention of Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Wild dog and jackal and many more antelopes include Dik dik. There are many birds in the park include Eurasia migrants that Comes to visit the park twice a year. Dinner and overnight will be at Tanapa Bandas.

Day 3: Walking & Game drive in Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, wilderness walking safari with guidance of an armed ranger takes 2hrs. Walking safari will give you a particularly intimate feel for the African wilds. It starts in the morning, after walking meet with your vehicle and proceeds with game viewing drives in the park, which is known to be one of the more natural, unspoilt as well as one of the largest Parks of Africa! Look for Roan and Sable antelope, Hippo Crocodile, waterbuck, Reedbuck and Buffalo venture to the river’s edge to drink, attracting the attention of Lion, Leopard, Hyena, Wild dog and jackal and many more antelopes include Dik dik. There are many birds in the park include Eurasia migrants that Comes to visit the park twice a year. Dinner and overnight will be at lodge/Msembe Bandas.

Day 4: Ruaha National Park/Dar es Salaam

Morning after breakfast departs to Dar es Salaam with stopover in Morogoro Town for lunch, where you will arrive late afternoon and drop off at the hotel or airport

End of safari service

What included:- Pick /drop ex airport/seaport or hotel before and after the trip -Park entrance fees into the game reserve, Accommodations and meals as per itinerary, The services of our knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide, game drives and activities as per itinerary, Drinking water, Safari transport by 4 x 4 (6 seat) with a roof hatch that pop up to enable easy game viewing and photography, Group size is 5 participants on private.

Not included in the cost:-Soft drinks, alcoholic and other beverages, Optional activities not outlined on the itinerary. Items of a personal nature e.g. laundry, tips and etc, Local/International flights, Airport departure tax, Visas, Travel/flying doctors rescue services, Personal and baggage insurance.For more information and Details please contact us at Email: [email protected] or Office phone:+255 786 25 3232

11/03/2021

2 Days Safari to Mikumi and Udzungwa
ABOUT UDZUNGWA MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
This is part of the Eastern arc mountain range and most of the activities involves climbing/trekking. There are different routes available for trekking but the tourist route is the Sanje waterfalls which is about 4 hours up and down. Udzungwa is one of thirty four World Biodiversity hotspots. Expect to see Primates. Udzungwa have 11 primates species whereby 2 of these are found no where in the world, these are Sanje Mangabey (Cercocebus sanjei) and Iringa Red Colobus (Procobus gordonorum). Also you may have the opportunity to see habituated Sanje Mangabeys, different endemic plant species, birds, reptiles and Amphibians, Butterflies, waterfalls, etc.

ABOUT MIKUMI NATIONAL PARK
Activities in this closest National Park from Dar involves wildlife viewing safaris, camping safaris, walking safaris and night safaris. In Mikumi National Park expect to see animals such as Lions, Buffalos, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebras, Impalas, Warthogs, elephants, hippos, more than 300 bird species and various plant species.

DAY 1:
PICK UP, TRANSFER AND TREKKING IN UDZUNGWA

Early morning of this day you will be picked up at your residence in Dar Es Salaam at around 05:30 hours and start your drive to Udzungwa National Park. This drive takes you via Chalinze, Morogoro town, Mikumi National Park, Mikumi Town and then through a 20km rough road to Udzungwa. Once you arrive at the park you will be registered, entry fees paid and then start climbing preferably at Sanje route to be able to see the 4 stages waterfalls. After taking your lunch boxes at the top you will have an opportunity to have a swim under the waterfalls, it is a cold swim. After the swim you will start to ascend (the trekking takes about 4 hours up and down depending on your climbing pace). When you come down you will be taken to Mikumi National Park for dinner and overnight stay within or outside the park (will depend on the choice of accommodation to be used).

View of Sanje waterfalls in Udzungwa mountains as seen from the base
View of Sanje waterfalls in Udzungwa mountains as seen from the base

DAY 2: GAME DRIVE AND TRANSFER BACK TO DAR ES SALAAM

The park is open for drive from as early as 06:30 hours. So in this morning you will go for sunrise game drive from 06:30 hours and will come back for breakfast at 08:30 hours. After breakfast will continue with game drive within the park, game drive will take you into different parts of the park searching for wild animals. You will have lunch break around 13:00 till 14:00 hours at Mikumi Wildlife Camp whereby you have the opportunity to have lunch while viewing different wild animals as they roam the water holes nearby the camp. After lunch break you will continue with game drive covering other areas of the park till around 15:30 hours and that will be the end of full day game drive.

You will start to drive back to Dar at 15:30 hours (earlier or later depends on the time you need to be in Dar, this will be agreed before hand). When you get to Dar you will be transferred to the place of choice be it hotel, ferry or airport and that will be the end of your 2 days trip with Francisco African Adventures T - Ltd Safari Company.

TRIP COSTS: This trip will cost you depends on the number of people involved in the trip and you will be provided with cost break down for every item involved. Contact us today by email for more details about this itinerary, accommodation options and quotation [email protected] or call us +255786 25 32 32.

Itinerary Cost Includes: Vehicle for pick up and transfer, drinking water during the transfers and game drives with services of English speaking Driver/Guide, Park Entry Fees, accommodation within the park, meals and refreshments.
Itinerary Cost Does Not Include: Expenditure on Alcoholic drinks, Souvenirs and other Personal items, Health, Travel and Personal Accidents Insurance, Tips and Gratuities and any other activities not included on this itinerary.

11/03/2021

2 Days – Short Safari to Mikumi
Mikumi National Park is the fourth-largest national park, with a landscape of baobabs, black hardwood trees and grassy plains, and the most accessible from Dar es Salaam. With almost guaranteed year-round wildlife sightings, Mikumi makes an ideal safari destination for those without much time. Within its 3230 sq km – set between the Uluguru Mountains to the northeast, the Rubeho Mountains to the northwest and the Lumango Mountains to the southeast – Mikumi hosts buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, lions, zebras, leopards, crocodiles and endangered wild dogs, and chances are high that you’ll see a respectable sampling of these within a short time of entering the park.
Day 1:
Dar Es Salaam to Mikumi National Park

Pick you at the hotel in Dar – Es – Salaam or airport at 6:00 am and travel 283 km to Mikumi National Park with lunch at the restaurant in Morogoro. After lunch proceeds with a drive to the Park for evening game drive in the park. This is a home to the elephant, lion, wild dog, zebras, hyena, buffalo, wildebeest, eland, hartebeest, crocodile, lizard and more. Over 300 species of birds have been observed in this park. Dinner and overnight
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner.
Camp Bastian Mikumi offers a different type of accommodation to suit all needs. The camp consists of a chalet in different sizes and a campsite. All the chalets are decorated with locally made furniture and fabrics to keep an authentic atmosphere.
Day 2:
Enjoy an early morning 4-hour game drive in the park and drive to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, leave the park and drive to Dar es Salaam with a lunch stop at the restaurant in Morogoro. Continue with a drive to the airport or to the hotel of your choice.

PRICE US$ 525 per person
The package includes Accommodation and meals as per itinerary, Bottle of water per person/day, Transport and wildlife drives in 4WD Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch, Services of a professional safari guide & All wildlife reserve entry fees

The Package does not include International airfare & flights, All items of a personal nature, Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff, Airport departure tax, Travel insurance, Visa and Passport fees, Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages in lodges.

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