Friendship African Adventure Safari

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$2,052 to $2,277 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival and Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Arrival and Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Arrive early in the morning and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives. Although Lake Manuara National Park is one of Tanzania's smaller parks, it offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara is rich in birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you may also spot the elusive tree-climbing lions. You may encounter a surprising variety of other large mammals, such as elephants and buffalo!

At noon, you will enjoy a packed lunch at the picnic site while taking in the beautiful sounds of the surrounding birds. After lunch, you will proceed to the Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley 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
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Today, we will head to Serengeti National Park. Along the way, there will be an opportunity to visit a Maasai village located near the Ngorongoro area. We will continue on to Serengeti for afternoon game drives.

From December to March, we typically encounter the migration, which features large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. In addition, there are many resident animals such as giraffes, buffalo, and elephants, along with numerous large predators like lions, cheetahs and leopards.

Dinner and overnight accommodations will be at Enkirari Wilderness Camp or a similar facility.

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
Accommodation:
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

You will have a full day in this wonderful park, starting early to maximize our time. Our guides will select the best viewing locations based on the season. We can spend time at the hippo pool, observing these majestic animals as they relax in the cool water alongside crocodiles. Additionally, we will have the opportunity to watch a large pride of lions and more.

Meals and overnight accommodations will be at the Enkirari Wilderness Camp or a similar establishment.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

We will begin the day with breakfast and an early morning game drive before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, we will descend into the crater. The crater's walls create a natural sanctuary for wildlife, which means there is a lot to see, including lions, elephants, buffalo and rhinos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.

In the late afternoon, we will ascend the crater walls and drive to the Karatu area, where we will spend the night at the Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Arusha

Arusha

Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before driving back to Arusha and onward to the airport for your departure flight to the next destination.

An optional tour to Mto wa Mbu Village or Arusha Town is available.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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