This morning we will head to Tarangire National Park for some amazing game viewing. The game in this beautiful national park is plentiful and the magnificent bird watching will make a devotee out of even the most reluctant. It is also one of the very few places in Africa to see the famous tree-climbing lions.
It is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania which covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometers and famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.
Lunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 2 Tarangire - Serengeti National Park (213 km)
Today we will set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of Serengeti National Park - a famous migration corridor and UNESCO World heritage site. Here, we will have a chance to witness the great migration of wildebeest and zebra. After exploring the park we'll head to the lodge/camp in the heart of the Serengeti for dinner.
It is a Tanzanian national park in the Serengeti ecosystem in the Mara and Simiyu regions, famous for its annual migration of over 1.5 million white bearded wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and for its numerous Nile crocodile and honey badger.
Standard Hotel: tent camping or medium-range/tented lodge
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 3 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area (98 km)
After breakfast venture into the endless open plains of Serengeti National Park wilderness for a morning game drive. Large prides of lions laze in the tall grasses; families of elephants feed on acacia bark and trumpet to each other across the plains; while giraffes, gazelles, monkeys, eland and the whole range of African wildlife present themselves in awe-inspiring numbers. If you are there during the spectacular wildebeest migration, you will be more than astonished! After this adventure, we'll travel to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where we will overnight.
It is a protected area and a World Heritage Site located 180 km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania.The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, a large volcanic caldera within the area.
The main feature of the Ngorongoro Conservation Authority is the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera.It was voted by Seven Natural Wonders as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa in February 2013.
Standard Hotel: tent camping or medium-range/tented lodge
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 4 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Today we will rise early in the morning to descend the 600m high walls to the floor of the crater and get up close with one of Africa's seven natural wonders! Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is considered one of the most beautiful and unique places in Africa. Here we will find a haven of African wildlife and might also be lucky enough to witness the endangered Rhino!
Standard Hotel: tent camping or medium-range/tented lodge
Breakfast: IncludedLunch: IncludedDinner: Included
Day 5 Lake Manyara National Park - Ngorongoro - Arusha (192 km)
In the morning, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which is located within the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara boasts a spectacular setting, famous for its tree-climbing lions and soda-ash lake. The park also provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania's birdlife. The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. In the afternoon, we will drive back to Arusha.
Lake Manyara National Park, with an area of 320 square km, is known for the flamingos that inhabit the lake. The park is a good spot for bird watching because more than 400 species of birds inhabit the park and many remain throughout the year.
Departure & Return
Pick up everyday 08:30 from Arusha Accommodation
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Game drives as per itinerary
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for photography
4 nights in tent camping or medium-range/tented lodges
Meals: 4B / 5L /4D
Services of a safari driver/ guide
Private chef (for camping)
1L mineral water per day
Birds and animal field guide book
A pair of binoculars
Sleeping bags
Mattress, pillow and tent
Certified English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to parks and protected natural areas
Necessary equipment for each activity
Transportation during the trip
Exclusions
Airport transfers (available at an extra cost)
Mosquito nets in safari tents
Tips (please remember that tipping is optional and depends on the quality of service you received. it is customary and recommended to give tips on safaris, however it is not mandatory.)
Visa
Travel insurance
Flights
Personal expenses
Parking Information
Additional Notes
Day 5 Arrival Time: Please note that you will be dropped back in Arusha on Day 5 in the late afternoon/early evening. We would advise you not to make any travel plans that day and instead, book your own accommodation in Arusha for the night.
Single-use Plastic Bags Ban
Please note that Tanzania will enforce a total ban on single-use plastic bags. The manufacture, use or importation of plastic bags, including garbage bags, carrier bags and shopping bags, will become illegal and offenders may face heavy fines. Passengers and visitors intending to arrive at any Tanzanian airport and border point, including Zanzibar, are advised to avoid packing any plastic bags in their hand luggage or checked baggage as they could face penalties on arrival. Items purchased at an airport before boarding the aircraft should also be removed from plastic bags. Similarly, transparent "zip-lock" plastic bags that some airlines require passengers to use for keeping liquids, cosmetics, toiletries etc. are also not permitted and should be removed before disembarking.
Accommodation Note:
Please note that the accommodations during your safari will be rustic and typical of the region. Camping will be in mobile tents, and the lodge accommodations will be a mixture of mid-range traditional lodges and tented lodges.
Suggested Packing List:
Pack as lightly as possible since there is limited space for luggage and you will not want to carry extra weight. Pack light-colored clothing, safari pants and shirts, sun hat, sunglasses, sun block, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, sandals, warm clothing, wool hat, scarf, rain poncho, warm socks, sweater, thermals, bathing suit, money belt, flashlight/torch, camera, extra batteries and memory cards (there is limited electricity available during some parts of the trip), waterproof bags for your camera, hand sanitizer, personal first aid kit, toiletries, rehydration powder, water bottle, contact lenses & glasses, electrical current adapters, earplugs, travel pillow, money pouch. Bring a small day-pack to carry your camera and personal items.
Bring extra cash for snacks, water, and souvenirs along the way. DON'T FORGET THE ESSENTIALS: original passport plus a copy, visas (if applicable), yellow fever certificate, insurance card, malaria pills, prescription medications.
Suggestions on things to bring:
Extra binoculars, camera, sunglasses, hat and sunscreen, mosquito repellent, warm clothes for your early morning in Ngorongoro Crater, cool comfortable clothes for during the days.
Camping Option
If you book the camping option, the accommodation is on public, government-owned campgrounds. Please note, when camping you may be required to assemble your own tent. Camping tents do not have additional inside mosquito nets, however, the door and windows have mosquito proofing.
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Redemption
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Standard Hotel: tent camping or medium-range/tented lodge