One of the best safari to indulge in, traversing Tanzania’s best protected areas for Big five viewing, from birds of Lake Manyara, big cats and spectacular wildebeest migration in Serengeti, to the rare rhinos in Ngorongoro. On the last day before departure you enjoy a village tour on bike or walking close to Lake Manyara. If you're a wildlife and nature enthusiast at heart, this trip is definitely one you don't want to miss!
Day 1: Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park, You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise. Accommodation will be at the lodge.
Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Day 2: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
After the breakfast plates have been cleared, you will continue toward the fertile highland where wheat, coffee and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before travelling onward to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with a diversity of landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountains. Here the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place and depending on season you will have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for nourishment. You will pass the night at Serengeti Heritage Tented camp in the Seronera area in central Serengeti.
Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Day 3: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Your day starts with a morning game drive in central Serengeti. For animals, that is an active time of the day and it is not hot yet, so there is a lot to see out there until by 11:30 am. Then we will return back to the camp for brunch. On our way back we will stop at Olduvai George if there is time. It will be US $45 per person. It is a fascinating archaeological site you will visit if you are interested in history and the Masai tribe. Dinner and overnight are at Ngorongoro conservation area. Drive to Simba lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals and overnight at the lodge.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Our last day starts very early in the morning. Equipped with a picnic lunch we descend 2000 ft. down to the crater floor by our 4x4 wheel drive vehicle for game viewing. Let us explore this Garden of Eden. Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic crater. There's rich pastures, swamps, forest, and permanent water on the crater floor. Fro that reason, wildlife here is so diverse and numerous. There are up to 25.000 larger animals living here. It will be the best opportunity to see Black Rhino and many other rare species like the black-manned lion. We will have a fantastic day and you will see wildlife at its best. In the late afternoon we will drive back to Arusha city.
End of tour.
Included
- Government imposed park fees and/or taxes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the itinerary)
- All accommodation
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excluded
- Accommodation on the day before the tour departs
- Accommodation on the last day
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Some meals (as specified in the itinerary)
- Drinks
NB: This is an indication of the type of itinerary you can do. You have the option to customize this itinerary to suit your interests in terms of destinations you would like to visit and/or activities you would prefer to do.
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