9-Day Manyara, Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport ex your international flight.
After customs procedures and luggage collection, you will be met by meet-and-greet representative from Licaon Tours & Safaris who will introduce you to your driver-guide for the road transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Kahawa House.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Lake Manyara

Breakfast.
Soon after, collect lunch boxes and head to Lake Manyara National Park.
Game drives in this small but beautiful park.
This park features underground water rainforest, which harbors different species of animals such as monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes and impalas. The lake has wonderful waterbirds such as saddle billed stock, African darters, shoe bill stocks, and the colorful pink flamingoes. All these including other species of birds makes this park a bird’s paradise. The hot-water springs and views of great East African rift valley wall makes this park a worth place to visit!
Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge
Dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Lake Natron

Breakfast.
With packed lunches, depart for Lake Natron, the alkaline lakes famous as the breeding site for laser framingo.
Arrive at Lake Natron late in the afternoon for sundowner.
Relax by the pool, given the warm weather in this Area.
Dinner and accommodation at Lake Natron River Camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Natron River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Natron

Breakfast.
Visit Lake Natron which is the famous breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa.
This is due to the lake being highly alkaline that support algae and other nutrients that support the breeding of flamingoes. Also, the nature of lake’s water keeps predators at bay, thus making it safe for flamingo nests.
At midday, drive back to the camp for hot lunch.
After a short rest, you will be picked from the camp and visit the Engaresero waterfalls in the company of a local guide.
Traditionally, the water is believed to have medicinal properties, thus, if interested, you can take a little swim before retiring back to the camp.
Dinner and overnight at Natron River Camp.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Natron River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Natron

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

Breakfast at the camp.
Thereafter, collect packed lunches and drive to Serengeti National Park via Kleins Gate.
Game drive en route as you proceed to your camp, situated at Central Serengeti. Along the journey, you will get a chance to witness dozens of wildlife species.
Dinner and accommodation at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day at Serengeti National Park

Spend an entire day with game drives in Serengeti National Camp.
This is one of the biggest parks in Tanzania. It features different species of big mammals, cats and birds. The chances to see big 5 are high. Prides of hunting lions, hyenas, grazing antelopes and buffaloes.
All meals and overnight at Kubukubu Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Ngorongoro

Early breakfast at your camp.
With picnics, drive to Ngorongoro and arrive at the rim of the crater in 3 hours’ time.
Soon after, descend to the floor of the crater for game drives.
It is a home to black rhino, big tusked elephants, Ostriches, black backed jackals and hippos.
Later, ascend out of the crater and proceed to your lodge.
Later, proceed to Ngorongoro Farm House for dinner and accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro to Tarangire

Breakfast.
With boxed lunch, leave for Tarangire National Park.
Afternoon game drives in the park.
In Tarangire, you will be amazed to see huge herds of elephants, huge baobab trees, zebras and many species of birds. The Tarangire River is also one of the attractions of this park.
Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

Breakfast at the lodge.
Thereafter, drive back to Arusha with picnics.
Later, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.
(Depending on the departure time of your outbound flight, this day can be arranged in the manner you have time for the last-minute shopping before being transferred to the airport).

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.