Although one of the smaller Tanzanian parks in the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara NP is an interesting place to visit. During the months of July through April, the lake waters are tinged pink from the hundreds of flamingos who feed there. Other features of the park include its stable heards of elephants and buffalos, enormous troops of baboons and its famous tree-climbing lions.
The famous Serengeti encompasses nearly 15,000 sq.km and is unrivaled anywhere for its seasonally shifting concentrations of herbivores. Nearly 1.5 million wildebeest, 500,000 gazelle and 250,000 zebra complete a cyclical the ecosystem, followed by large predators.
The unique Ngorongoro Crater phenomenon must be seen to be believed. The crater, a collapsed volcanic caldera, covers 250 sq.km and is 611m deep. Large numbers of carnivores, herbivores, primates and birds are seen year round. It also boasts one of the last viable populations of the nearly extinct black rhinoceros and the highest density of lions and spotted hyenas.
Tarangire NP is one of the most beautiful protected areas in northern Tanzania. It has the highest concentration of wildlife during the dry season, and one can find a large concentration of elephants year round. Tarangire is known for its river floodplains, wetlands, gently rolling hills, rocky outcrops, acacia woodlands and numerous baobab trees. The park is also home to oryx, greater and lesser kudu, lion, cheetah, generuk, wildebeest, zebra and more than 550 species of birds.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up at your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Lake Manyara for full day safari with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Lodge safari: Lake Manyara Lodge;
- Luxury camping safari: Lake Manyara Lodge;
- Budget camping safari: Panorama campsite, overlooking the lake;
Includes: (L), (D);
Day 2: Transfer to Seronera in the middle of the Serengeti. Picnic lunch and wildlife observation on the way. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Lodge safari: Serengeti Wildlife Lodge;
- Luxury camping safari: private camping in the wild;
- Budget camping safari: public campsite in the wild;
Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 3: Full day safari in the Serengeti. Meals and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Lodge safari: Seronera Wildlife Lodge;
- Luxury camping safari: private camping in the wild;
- Budget camping safari: public campsite in the wild;
Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 4: Full day safari in the Serengeti. Meals and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Lodge safari: Seronera Wildlife Lodge;
- Luxury camping safari: private camping in the wild;
- Budget camping safari: public campsite in the wild;
Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 5: Morning safari in the Serengeti. Afternoon transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater for overnight on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight on the crater rim.
Accommodation:
- Lodge safari: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge;
- Luxury camping safari: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge;
- Budget camping safari: Simba campsite;
Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 6: Descend into the crater for safari with picnic lunch on the crater floor until lunch time. Afternoon transfer to Tarangire. Dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Lodge safari: Tarangire Tented Lodge;
- Luxury camping safari: private camping in the wild;
- Budget camping safari: Wild Palms or campsite;
Includes: (B), (L), (D);
Day 7: Full day safari with picnic lunch in Tarangire NP. In the late afternoon transfer back to Arusha. Includes: (B), (L).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price for budget camping safari are on basis of at least 4 people on safari. Luxury camping safari : 1590 USD pp. Lodge safari : 1410 USD pp.
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