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Northern Tanzania and Rubondo Island Adventure

Duration
11 days
Price
£6,270 pp.
Location
Tanzania, Africa
Rubondo Island Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

Trip Highlights

  • Spending time on the exclusive Rubondo Island with the chimpanzees
  • Game drives in Tarangire National park
  • See the Ngorongoro Crater in all its glory

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • All transfers, excursions and activities as specified
  • Flights to/from Rubondo Island

Our specialists say:

The ultimate safari and chimpanzee adventure

This itinerary provides a once in a lifetime safari adventure, tick off the 'big five' as you pass through the world famous National Parks of Northern Tanzania before flying over to Rubondo Island to join the Chimpanzee Habituation program.

Staying in a variety of tented accommodation and lodges this trip immerses you in wildlife from the word go!


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Tanzania

Upon arrival, you will be met at Kilimanjaro Airport by your driver in your private safari vehicle - your driver will be with you until you fly out of the Serengeti.

You will begin the three hour journey to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will report to the Tarangire River Lodge, spend the afternoon watching elephants from the camps viewing platform or head out on your very first game drive. The River Lodge will be home for the next two nights, staying in a double tent on a full board basis the raised tents allow you to hear the wonderful sounds of the bush during the night.

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

Take a picnic lunch and spend all day in the National Park, with one elephant per square kilometre this park is a peaceful haven for pachyderms.

Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park

Day 4 Venture into the Crater

Day 5 Explore the Serengeti

Day 6 The Serengeti Continued

Day 7 Goodbye Safari and Hello Chimps!

Day 8 Chimpanzee Habituation Program - Day 1

Day 9 Chimpanzee Habituation Program - Day 2

Day 10 Say goodbye to Rubondo Island

Day 11 Goodbye Tanzania

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When to go to Tanzania

Find out the best time to visit Tanzania with our month by month guide.

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January

January is mixed when it comes to weather, temperatures rise whilst the chance of rain and humidity increases. It is still a good time to go, as the rates are lower yet the game viewing is still excellent.

  • During this time migratory herds are in the Serengeti for calving season, meaning the Ndutu plains are busy.
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February

The weather remains hot with a chance of rain in February.

  • Meanwhile in the Ndutu Plains the migration is still occurring.
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March

March is the calm before the storm, before heavy rains and humidity builds. Visitors can take great advantage of lower rates during the low season.

  • Migrating herds start to leave Ndutu, heading West towards Grumeti.
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April

April experiences continued periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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May

During may there is periods of heavy rain, we would advise against travel due to the conditions.

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June

June heralds the wet season, bringing lush green vegetation which can make spotting game more difficult. It is a particularly great time for birders as parks become populated by migratory birds especially in the South.

  • Migration is still in the Grumeti area, heading north.
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July

July is the start of peak season, temperatures reach up to 30 degrees and the surrounding land becomes drier and spotting game is becoming easier.

  • The migration is in the Northern Serengeti moving towards Kenya.
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August

August is peak season, with bush land drying out game spotting becomes much easier. If you want to experience Tanzania game at its best, August is the time to travel.

  • The migration still remains in the north.
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September

Peak season continues in September, the Northern circuit can be very busy, if you want to avoid crowds it's best to visit the southern parks.

  • The end of the migration is still in the north with herds on both side of the Kenyan and Tanzanian borders.
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October

Peak season continues into October with good game viewing in the Serengeti and southern parks.

  • The migration has now crossed over into Kenya.
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November

November is the start of the rainy season, the rains tend to be overnight so it is still a popular time to travel. During this month you can take advantage of low season rates.

  • Migration crossing over into the Serengeti can be seen a the Tanzania and Kenya border.
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December

Rains continue in December, whilst the temperature and humidity start to build. Venturing out on safari is generally good, with large game still easily spotted.

  • Migrating herds in the north travel south back to Ndutu.
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