$803 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Embark on a morning safari to Lake Manyara National Park, a stunningly diverse ecosystem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. This unique park is home to a captivating array of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, the park's iconic tree-climbing lions, and vibrant flocks of flamingos.
Enjoy a thrilling game drive through the park, spotting an abundance of wildlife as you explore the varied landscapes. Pause for a delicious picnic lunch amidst the park's natural beauty before continuing your safari adventure. As the day winds down, we'll depart the park and head to our accommodation for dinner and a restful night's sleep.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive towards the fertile crater highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, corn and coffee. You will pass the Ngorongoro Crater before you reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park around midday. The Serengeti is the largest park in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes, including short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, mountains and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen.
During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. They return up north during the longer rainy season from April to June. This circle of life is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls. The locations of the herds may vary from year to year, but your guide will know where to find the animals and where to see them best. You will spend the night at the Seronera Campsite.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Dawn is a good time to watch wildlife so you will be up early to join an early-morning game drive. You will return to the camp for breakfast before heading for another game drive in the park. In the Seronera region, you will often see wildebeests and zebras near lions and other predators such as leopards and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch, you will continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Once you have reached the crater rim, you will enjoy fantastic views of this 600m-deep collapsed volcano. You will stay at the Ngorongoro Simba campsite, situated on the crater rim.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will drive down the steep, narrow road into the crater. The slopes are forested, but soon, the landscape changes to savannah. Here, the wildlife is breathtaking, and with some luck, you can observe the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard) in just a few hours. You should also see warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area.
After a morning dedicated to game viewing and a picnic lunch, you will leave the crater in the early afternoon to drive back to Arusha, where you will arrive in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
