Three Day Safari Extension

Key Information

Itinerary

DAY 1 - TRANSFER TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Today we depart from the rest of the group and transfer to Lake Manyara National Park to begin our safari adventure. The park is renowned for its elusive tree climbing lions and diverse bird life. After your tour around the beautiful lake and its surroundings you will be transferred to your tented camp where you will be spending the night.

DAY 2 - NGORONGORO CRATER

We continue our journey to see the astounding natural landscape feature, the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is not only the largest unbroken caldera in the world but it is also one of the new 7 natural wonders of Africa. After your morning game drive, you will take a break to enjoy your packed lunch at the Hippo Pool Picnic site before you continue with your afternoon game drive. In the early evening you will be transferred back to your tented camp where you will be spending the night.

DAY 3 - TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

The final safari day is spent exploring Tarangire National Park for your final game drive. The park is famous for its large collection of baobab trees, spectacular large mammal population and variety of bird species, not to mention one of the largest concentrations of elephants in the country. After your tour around the beautiful lake and its surroundings you will be transferred back to Moshi/Arusha/Airport in the afternoon via curio shops where you can grab some souvenirs to take back home with you.

Food & Accommodation

What's Included?

What’s Included on the Three Day Safari Extension

Your 3 Day Safari Extension in Tanzania includes everything you need for an immersive wildlife experience across the northern parks:

All accommodation throughout the safari, staying in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps.
All park entrance and conservation fees for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Parks.
All scheduled safari game drives with an experienced local driver/guide in a pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle.
All transport within Tanzania as outlined in the itinerary, including transfers between parks and back to Moshi/Arusha.
Most meals during the safari, typically breakfast, lunch and dinner as outlined in your itinerary.
Drinking water and hot drinks while on safari drives (where provided).
24-hour UK operations and emergency support for the duration of your extension.
A fully planned itinerary, designed to maximise your chances of wildlife sightings and iconic landscapes.

Airport transfers are not included in the base extension cost but can be added as an optional extra during the booking process of your trip.

What's Not Included?

What’s not Included on the Three Day Safari Extension

Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and must cover medical treatment, emergency assistance, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss and all activities included on the safari extension.

Tips for the local team
Tips are not included. While not obligatory, tipping is customary in Tanzania and appreciated by guides, drivers, lodge staff and camp teams who make your safari special. Tips are commonly given in US dollars or Tanzanian shillings.

For this type of safari, a general guideline is $18–$22 per person per day for guides and drivers, with additional small tips for lodge or camp staff at your discretion.

International flights
Flights to and from Tanzania (e.g. Kilimanjaro International Airport) are not included.

Meals not specified in the itinerary
Some meals before or after the safari days are not included, giving you freedom to dine as you wish.

Personal expenses
Please budget for personal spending such as drinks, snacks, souvenirs, optional activities, laundry and any additional items you choose to purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Hard is Mount Toubkal (Jebal Toubkal)?

Mount Toubkal is a trekking peak and requires no technical experience (unless you are doing a Winter Trek). It is certainly achievable by people in a good condition of physical fitness.

Mount Toubkal is 4167m high. You can read more about this in our article ‘How High is Mount Toubkal?’.

With Mount Toubkal being above 4000m, it is always going to be a challenge. The altitude gain on Toubkal is great, so you need to go slowly and give your body as much time to acclimatise as possible.

You can read more about this in our full article ‘How Hard is Mount Toubkal?’

How Long Does It Take To Climb Mount Toubkal?

Mount Toubkal is climbable in two days and many companies offer this. The general itinerary for a Toubkal trek is to get a transfer from Marrakech to Imlil (1800m) and then start your journey up to the Nelter Refuge at 3207m. You will stay overnight in the Refuge before waking early and starting your climb to the summit (4167m). It takes around 4-5 hours to get from the refuge to the summit of Jebal Toubkal. Once you have summited you head back down to the refuge, and then back to Imlil.

At The Bucket List Company we feel this altitude gain over two days adds considerable pressure. So we offer the Toubkal Trek over 4 days. The last two days of the trek are the same as above, but the first two days we head over several high passes giving your body more time to acclimatise to altitude.

When is the Best Time To Climb Mount Toubkal?

The best times to climb Mount Toubkal are April to early June and then end of September and October. These times offer the best conditions and temperatures. It is very hot during the summer months, so we always advise to avoid these times.

What Equipment Do I Need For Mount Toubkal?

What gear will you need to climb Mount Toubkal? If you are climbing during the trekking season then you will not require any specialist equipment. If you are already a regular trekker in the UK you will have everything you need for this trip.

You will need a sleeping bag, day pack, duffle bag for kit to be transported in and then your clothing to walk in.

If you are making a winter ascent of Mount Toubkal then you will also need a pair of crampons and a walking axe. You will also need some warmer clothing for the summits.

Is Mount Toubkal Safe?

After the incident in December 2018 the Moroccan government and the National Park changed the way you trek in the region. You can now only trek in the National Park with an authorised Moroccan guide and you can’t be on your own.

There are now checkpoints on the route where you have to show your passports so the authorities know who is in the National park.

The Berber people are super friendly and we have never felt unsafe in Morocco with our groups.

Can I bring my drone to Morocco?

Unfortunately, drones are prohibited in Morocco.

What are the charging facilities?

There are plug sockets in every lodge that are available to use.

Do you know how long the balloon ride typically lasts in the air?

The hot air balloon flight is for 1 hour.

Are there toilets on route?

There are no toilets along the route, but there are bathrooms in the guesthouses to use in the mornings and evenings.

What money do I take?

You can take £s and exchange it for local currency there. There are plenty of ATMs in Marrakesh.

Is there Wi-Fi?

There is Wi-Fi in the majority of the accommodations on the trek, the only place you won’t be able to get Wi-Fi will be in Tizi Oussem.

Regarding lodges on the trek, and how these are organised?

Rooms in lodges sleep 3 – 4 people, and are single-sex sharing. The refuge is large dormitories where sexes will be mixed. If a couple have booked they will be together in a quadruple, but with e.g. two other females or two other males.