You always wanted to travel to Tanzania? You found the right trip! On this tour we will cover the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania - Lake Manyara National Park (1 night), Central Serengeti (2 nights), North Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night) and Tarangire National Park (2 nights). The tour starts and ends at Arusha. With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime! Let me introduce myself 👋 My name is Francisco and I am a tour guide already for several years, I aim to show travelers the beauty of Tanzania and give them the best experience to learn about culture, food, and unique spots in Tanzania that I discover over time as a local. 💰 What is included in the price? 🛏️ Accommodation 🚗 Transportation 🍽️ Meals 📍 Guide with you at all times Drive Times: Day 1 - Arusha to Lake Manyara takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 km) Day 2 - Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (192 km) Day 3 - Central Serengeti to North Serengeti takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (103 km) Day 6 - North Serengeti to Central Serengeti takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (103 km) Day 7 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km) Day 8 - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km) Day 9 - Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km) Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places. Looking forward to meeting you all! Any question or feedback is welcome.
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Trip Itinerary
1
Serengeti National Park
Day 1-2
Your safari will begin by 8AM in the morning with a pick up from your hotel at Arusha. With everyone aboard, you will head towards Serengeti National Park. The 240 Km drive will be covered in about 6hrs. The Serengeti, means endless plains in the local African language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breathtaking view. With an overall land area of 14,763 Sq Kms, It puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious “Big 5” (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the “Big 5”, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa’s most beautiful animals – The Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards.
2
Tarangire National Park
Day 2
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with a packed lunch, or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident games. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night's rest in your accommodation.
3
Kogatende Serengeti Safaris
Day 2
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and depart to North Serengeti with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today and move towards the northern part of the park. The game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident games. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such as zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be done during the day-long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival, you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara river. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night's rest in your accommodation. Accommodation: Mara Mara Luxury Tented Camp
4
Kogatende Serengeti Safaris
Day 2
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. In the months between mid-June to September, the migration can be found in this region. From mid-June to September, the Mara River in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration. Fierce, deep and heavily rain fed the river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow, some drowning and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles, is an unforgettable sight. If it’s your lucky day, you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration, you might even move towards the Lobo valley. The pristine Lobo valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills and famous granite Kopjes. It offers an enormous amount of big cat game with lions, leopards and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation. Accommodation: Mara Mara Luxury Tented Camp
5
Mara River
Day 2
After an early breakfast, you will head out to make the most of the day. There is a chance you may see the animals crossing the Mara River. Hundreds of thousands of desperate wildebeest gather together on the banks of the river, gazing wistfully across the turbulent water at the green grass on the other side, but no animal will make a move. All it takes is one brave wildebeest to take the literal plunge and, then, all follow! The animals that do successfully avoid the awaiting crocodile jaws and make it over the river are rewarded with the lush green grazing grass of the Masai Mara. Accommodation: Mara Mara Luxury Tented Camp
6
Serengeti National Park
Day 2
After breakfast, you will return to Seronera with further opportunities to experience the incredible wildlife and natural beauty of the Serengeti. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. After an extensive game drive, we head for our Accommodation for a hearty dinner and another night by the fire of relaxation and conversation under the sweeping majesty of the star bright African night out upon the ‘Endless Plain’. Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
7
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 2
After breakfast, you will embark upon another incredible game drive in The Serengeti before travelling to the Ngorongoro Crater. Arriving at the edge of the crater in the afternoon, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland and an infinite number of animals. You will spend the night at a nearby lodge on the rim of the crater. Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
8
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2-8
After breakfast, you will drive to our final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park, 120 km west of Arusha. It is so named for the shallow salt lake that covers about seventy percent of the surface area, flooding and drying with the seasons and home to thousands of flamingos and in the extraordinary region of 500 other bird species. On your exploration of the park you will see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and, with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After lunch, we head back to Arusha to catch your flight back home or Zanzibar extension Included: Park fees (For non-residents) All activities (Unless labeled as optional) All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade) A professional driver/guide All transportation (Unless labeled as optional) All Taxes / VAT Meals and Drinks Excluded: International flights (From/to home) Roundtrip airport transfer Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day) Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and / or park fees
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Other & Hotel & Bed & Breakfast
8 days trip
Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park & 6 more
Transportation
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