A Bit of Both

Casual and comfortable.

After a full day of driving around, spotting leopards and taking selfies with elephants (elfies anyone?), it can be a treat to come home, shower the dust off, and lie down with a good book in a real bed.

But if springing for luxury lodging isn’t in the cards this year, that doesn’t mean sleeping on the ground is your only option. There are many beautiful lodges scattered throughout the region which offer comfort and serenity at prices that won’t send you running in the other direction as fast a cheetah.

Amenities

Full transportation and wildlife guiding are provided by Rustic Safari, while food and beverages are provided by the lodges.

Mid-range lodges are not typically all-inclusive, but all offer a range of meal options – from African classics to western and continental dishes – at reasonable prices.

Itinerary

REAL RUSTIC, Here's a few examples

SAFARI A:

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS SAFARI?

This itinerary is the best option for a budget friendly long safari. You will have the best chance to see all the wildlife and landscapes you wanted to come and discover in Tanzania!

8 nights/9 days

Starting from 4,415 $ USD/person for group of 2.

Day 1: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Tonight will be your first night in Tanzania. You will have the chance to stay at the beautiful Osiligilai Maasai lodge. Meals incl.: HB Dinner & breakfast

Accomodation: Osiligilai Maasai lodge or similar property

Day 2: WALKING SAFARI IN ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

On this second day of your safari, you will be able to enjoy a full day of game drive in the fabulous national park of Serengeti. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Osiligilai Maasai lodge or similar property

Day 3: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

On this day of your safari, you will be travelling to the Tarangire National park to get your first chance to see all the animals you wanted to see when you chose to come on safari. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Public campsite of Migombani, Mto Wa Mbu

Day 4: CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN MTO WA MBU

Today, you will be visiting a cultural tour enterprise, a small village project to give a chance to travellers to discover the way of living in Tanzania and also experience the culture of agriculture in Tanzania Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Public campsite of Migombani, Mto Wa Mbu

Day 5: LAKE EYASI

Today, you will wake up early then head toward the lake eyasi region, where you will join the hadzabe tribe in their daily routine. In the afternoon, you will visit the black-smith who creates amazing traditional Jewelry Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Lake eyasi public campsite

Day 6: DRIVE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Today you will be enjoying a full day game drive through the beautiful Ngorongoro conservation area toward the famous Serengeti national park. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Baobab camps or similar property

Day 7: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

You will be spending the entire day on a game drive in Serengeti national park. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Baobab camps or similar property

Day 8: NGORONGORO CRATER

Today you will be going down the famous crater of Ngorongoro. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Baghayo or similar property

Day 9: DRIVE BACK TO ARUSHA

Depending on your time of departure, you will most likely have the time to go do some gift shopping at the Maasai market or even go visit the beautiful museum of Karatu or Arusha, before heading toward the airport. Meals incl.: HB Breakfast & lunch

SAFARI B

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THIS SAFARI?

This itinerary could be considered like the “traditional” safari. Lots of days in the most impressive national parks of Tanzania, a touch of culture and finally a beautiful timestretch for some resting time on Zanzibar island’s beaches.

13 nights/14 days

Starting from 8,176$ USD/person for group of 2.

Day 1: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

Tonight will be your first night in Tanzania. Meals incl.: BB Next morning breakfast

Accomodation: Olérai or similar property

Day 2: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Today, you’ll be travelling to Tarangire National park, getting your first chance at seeing all the animals you wanted to see when you chose to come on safari! Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Burunge tented camp or similar properties.

Day 3: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Today, you will spend a second day in Tarangire National park to fully enjoy each part of this amazing park! Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Burunge tented camp or similar properties.

Day 4: CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN MTO WA MBU

Today, you’ll be visiting a cultural tour enterprise located in a small village. This will give you a chance to discover different ways of living in Tanzania and also to experience the culture of agriculture in this country. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Baghayo or similar properties

Day 5: LAKE EYASI

Accomodation: Baghayo or similar properties

Day 6: NGORONGORO CRATER

Today you will be going down the famous crater of Ngorongoro. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Ndutu safari lodge or similar properties

Day 7: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE TOWARD SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Today you will be driving from the Ngorongoro region toward Serengeti National park. You will be spending the full day on a game drive. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Baobab camps or similar property

Day 8: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Today is a full day game drive in the Serengeti national park. Meals incl.: FB Breakfast, lunch & Dinner

Accomodation: Baobab camps or similar property

Day 9: FLIGHT TO ZANZIBAR DIRECTLY FROM THE SERENGETI

Today you will leave the northern circuit and the safari to go and relax by the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. This first night you will be spending it in Stone town. Possibility of booking some cultural activities. Meals incl.: HB Breakfast & lunch

Accomodation: Seyyida resort or similar property

Day 10: ZANZIBAR

Full day at your disposal at the beach. You will be transferred from Stone town toward your beach lodge just before lunch. Meals incl.: HB Breakfast & dinner

Accomodation: The zanzibar queen hotel or similar property

Day 11: ZANZIBAR

Full day at your disposal at the beach. Meals incl.: HB Breakfast & dinner

Accomodation: The zanzibar queen hotel or similar property

Day 12: ZANZIBAR

Full day at your disposal at the beach. You will be transferred from Stone town toward your beach lodge just before lunch. Meals incl.: HB Breakfast & dinner

Accomodation: The zanzibar queen hotel or similar property

Day 13: ZANZIBAR

Full day at your disposal at the beach. Meals incl.: HB Breakfast & dinner

Accomodation: The zanzibar queen hotel or similar property

Day 14: DEPARTURE FROM ZANZIBAR AIRPORT

On this last day, you will take you return flight to home from the Zanzibar international airport. Meals incl.: BB Breakfast

Terms & conditions

SAFARI A :

INCLUDED:

5 days inside the parks;
2 day cultural activities;
5 nights lodge fees;
3 nights public camping fees (private cook and material);
3 nights concession fees;
Ngorongoro crater fees;
Logistic support from Rustic Nature LTD;
All park, conservation and walking fees;
English or French driver guiding fees;
4×4 Land cruiser safari car;
Airport or hotel transfer;
Mineral water at all time in the safari car;
Contribution to Rustic;

NOT INCLUDED:

Alterations or modification of this itinerary;
International flights & airport taxes;
Tanzanian visa fees;
International insurance;
Tips to the guide & cook (recommendation is; 15 to 20$ per each client per day of safari for the guide);
Ngorongoro crater fees;
Cancellation insurance;
Personal expenses;

SAFARI B :

INCLUDED:

6 days inside the parks;
2/3 day cultural activities;
6 days in Zanzibar;
13 nights lodge fees;
3 nights concession fees;
Flights from Seronera Serengeti to Zanzibar;
Ngorongoro crater fees;
Logistic support from Rustic Nature LTD;
All park, conservation and walking fees;
English or French driver guiding fees;
4×4 Land cruiser safari car;
Airport or hotel transfer;
Mineral water at all time in the safari car;
Contribution to Rustic Nature’s school project;

NOT INCLUDED:

Alterations or modification of this itinerary;
International flights & airport taxes;
Tanzanian visa fees;
International insurance;
Tips to the guide & cook (recommendation is; 15 to 20$ per each client per day of safari for the guide);
Cancellation insurance;
Personal expenses;

A Bit of Both

Casual and comfortable.

Does sleeping in a tent sound like a good time to you? But so does lying by the pool with a G&T and a book? We understand that people don’t always fit into easy categories, so neither should their safaris. Maybe you’re a little luxury, a little rustic. The whole reason we started this company was to give our client options. So get in touch, and let’s plan you perfect trip!

Starting from 4,415 $USD/person
*For a 9days/8nights itinerary based on 2 people