You'll visit the picturesque 125-square-mile Lake Manyara National Park, which boasts five distinct landscapes such as forest, grassland, marshland, scrub and open plains—resulting in a great diversity of wildlife concentrated in a small area, mostly year-round. You might catch a glimpse of the area's famous tree-climbing lions, who sprawl lazily over the branches of acacia trees. Bird lovers will delight in an abundance of viewing opportunities—including more than 40 varieties of birds of prey. The
Ngorongoro Crater, which offers abundant year-round game viewing…and the Serengeti, a World Heritage Site that translates to "endless plains" in the Masai language.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Arusha
Arrive in Amsterdam in the morning and connect to your flight to Kilimanjaro. 'Jambo'! Welcome to Tanzania. On arrival meet by our Representative who will escort you to your hotel.
Serena Mountain Village Lodge
Days 2-3: Tarangire
Safari briefing at breakfast time prepares you for an exciting adventure. Depart for Tarangire National Park, named after the river that flows through the length of the park and provides a constant water source for the thousands of animals making their home here. Lunch at the lodge and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. The next day, take the morning and afternoon to explore the beauty of the park and its wildlife. Included: (B,L,D).
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Lake Manyara
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrive in time for lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara is home to numerous birds, elephant, tree-climbing lions, hippos and buffaloes. Included: (B,L,D).
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Days 5-6: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, host to the birthplace of man. It is also home to the unique intact caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for lunch and a game drive at the floor of the crater.
On the second day enjoy breathtaking views of the crater as the sun rises. After breakfast, descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater for game viewing. The crater is home to abundant game, including the "Big Five," plus the black rhino, jackal and Cape buffalo. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by an afternoon visit to Masai Village. Included: (B,L,D).
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Days 7-9: Serengeti
This morning drive to Olduvai Gorge for a short visit to the site of the remains of prehistoric "Nutcracker man." Continue your journey to the world's best-known park, the Serengeti. Named after the Masai word, "Siringet" for endless plains of short and long grass, the Serengeti is well known for its large prides of lion, cheetah and packs of wild dog and for nearly a million or so wildebeest. Lunch will be at the lodge followed by a late afternoon game viewing drive.
On your two full days in Serengeti you will have morning and late afternoon game drives, with afternoons spent relaxing on the grounds of the hotel. On any of the mornings you may opt for an early morning balloon safari (extra cost) over the Serengeti Plains, which includes a bubbly champagne breakfast upon landing. Or you can take an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Return to the lodge where you have the remainder of the morning at leisure before lunch and a late afternoon game drive. Included: (B,L,D). Serengeti Serena Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 10: Depart Arusha
After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha where you are met on arrival and transferred to the lodge. The rest of the afternoon, is at leisure. After an early dinner, transfer to the airport for your onward flight or you may choose to extend your safari experience to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Included: (B,L). Dayroom/Serena Mountain Village Lodge
Price includes:
- Meet and greet at Arusha airport on arrival
- All airport transfers as per itinerary
- Safari briefing by our representative
- First class accommodations in standard twin bedded rooms
- Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Visit a Masai village
- Game drives as specified in the itinerary.
- Guaranteed window seat for best game viewing
- All entry fees to game parks and service charges
- Services of a professional English-speaking guide/driver
- Hotel dayroom on the last day of your safari
- Serengeti /Arusha Flight.
Price excludes:
- All international airfare and departure taxes
- All personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry and beverages, bottled water
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Tips to your driver/guide
- Tips to hotel / lodge /camp staff for luggage handling
- Tips for hotel/lodge chambermaids
- Visa and associated costs (will need visa to enter Tanzania)
- Travel and personal insurance
- Airport departure taxes if applicable
- Any deviations from the above Itinerary
- Any Items not in the inclusion list above
- Any optional activities/excursions are extra cost.
Included flights:
One way from Serengeti to Arusha
Note: It is advisable to arrive in Arusha a day earlier.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- Land only prices are per person double occupancy, single room supplement is applicable as shown above.
- All prices, flights, accommodation and services outlined in the itinerary are subject to availability at the time of payment and reservations.
- Tour departs with a minimum of 2 passengers
- Easter and Christmas supplements apply ($285.00 per person).
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Tanzania
National Parks
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