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Arrival
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Day Trip
Kilimanjaro Day Trip
Upon arrival at the Airport you will be by an African Ambition tours driver guide and drive to Materuni Village which is located on the edge of Kilimanjaro Mountain reserve.
First you will visit the waterfalls, which are around a 40 minute walk away. On the way, your guide will inform you about the culture of the Chagga, village life and explain the surrounding fauna and flora. The views are truly breathtaking, and with some luck you will see the summit of Kilimanjaro. When you reach the waterfalls, you will see that they are more than 80 meters high. The pool at the bottom of the waterfall is an inviting place for a refreshing swim so don‘t forget your swimwear!
After having enjoyed the scenery, you will return with your guide to Materuni village, where you will experience a traditional Chagga lunch.
Next the coffee experience awaits you. Here you will learn how coffee is cultivated, dried, roasted and further processed then drive to Arusha for overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Marangu Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire
Tarangire
Today after breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park with lunch boxes. The drive to Tarangire National Park is about 110 Km and takes about 2 hours from Arusha
Tarangire National Park is a huge park best known for its large herds of elephants, but it’s also great for lion and leopard — wonderful for bird life — great variety of landscape and wildlife. The gorgeous Silale Swamp, towards the south of the park, is magnificent — and almost always rich in wildlife taking advantage of this reliable water source. The park provides water not only from the swamp, but also from the Tarangire River — and during the dry season it’s the primary source of water for animals from the entire area, making for fantastic viewing.
You will have your lunch in the park (your driver guide will pick a picnic site in the park where you can your lunch and thereafter continue with the game drive. Parks normally the parks open at 6:00 am to 6:00 pm – you will be at your next lodge in time for dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today after breakfast you will drive to the famous Serengeti. The drive takes about 3 to 4 hours, (game on route) driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe
The Serengeti is actually enormous approximately the size of Switzerland, so most people on safari, depending on the month, they will visit the central (Seronera) area plus one other area either the north in the dry season for the Mara crossings or the west during the green season for the migration herds spread out from the central area to around the Grumeti River, or Ndutu in the “bridge” season between the “short rains” of November/December, The central Serengeti boast those spectacular “endless plains,” dotted with acacia trees and the occasional rocky kopjes.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Moyo Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Before sunrise around 6 am we leave the lodge for early morning game drive. This is generally the best time to spot the wildlife, as the temperature is cool and the animals are still very active, including the big cats, which will be returning from a night of hunting.
You will then drive back to the lodge for a leisure breakfast followed by a pure relaxation break. You will then go for another game drive and sunset viewing over the Serengeti and then drive back to your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rhino Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early tea/coffee you will be led by a professional walking guide along the Crater Rim for about 2 hours walk. Here a wealth of information can be gleaned from the smallest of tracks, including which animals have passed by recently, and whether they could still be in the area. The natural setting of the bush gives a thrilling aspect to the sightings, much more than a usual vehicle safari
After the walk you will continue with the game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. This Crater is the world’s largest intact collapsed caldera (volcano) which is a self-contained ecosystem with its own unique population of wildlife in a confined area of amazing variety.
The crater boasts lots of lions, hyena, fantastic bird-life, serval, Cape buffalo, zebra and gorgeous landscapes – Also there is an added advantage of seeing Rhino’s, if you are lucky.
You will have your lunch in the Crater and then continue with the game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will enjoy a half day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park which is the oldest and most popular sanctuaries in East Africa. The most famous spectacle in the park is the tree-climbing lions, which are occasionally seen along branches of acacia trees. Other animals found in the park include buffalo, elephants, leopards, baboons, impala, giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, ostrich and hippos. Popularly referred to as an ornithologist’s paradise, Lake Manyara National Park contains over 400 bird species found in most savanna and river habitats in East Africa.
After the game drive you will enjoy a Cycling tour through Mto wa Mbu Village where you will experience local life and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant town before riding to a Mama’s house where you will feast on a traditional Tanzanian meal. Please note: this is a half day tour which runs in conjunction with a half day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ilboru Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Departure/Maji moto
Departure/Maji moto
This turquoise water natural swimming pool is a perfect half day trip from Arusha. Located approximately 1 and half Hrs drive from Arusha town is Chemka; the hot springs. Hidden in the beautiful green forest lie natural hot springs, ideal for taking a relaxing dip or simply to use as a backdrop for a tranquil picnic at the water’s edge, swim in the beautiful clear waters, relax in the hot springs or explore the surrounding areas, there is something for everyone If lucky, you may be able to spot some baboons hanging in the tree-tops above you. You will then drive to the Airport for your onward flight.
- Main Destination:
- Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
