PACKAGE OVERVIEW
The tour starts and ends in Tanzania, the safari takes you to three of Tanzania’s national parks, these include; Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park. Serengeti national park is common for the annual Migration of the wildebeest, zebras and the Gazelle’s, you will also get chance to view many other animals. The Ngorongoro crater is famous for variety of wildlife species including the lions, zebras, impalas, antelopes, birds etc. The same safari also takes you to Tarangire National Park which is one of the largest park in Tanzania and it’s located in the south west to Lake Manyara with it covering an area of 2850km. its land scape is covered by Baobab trees, high grasses as well as the dense bush. The park is also famous for elephants, waterbuck, wildebeests, giraffes, olive baboons as well as baobab tree climbing lions.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Explore Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Have a gave drive in Serengeti national park & transfer to Ngorongoro crater
Day 5: Explore Ngorongoro and departure to Arusha town
ITINERARY DESCRIPTION BY DAY
Day 1 : Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Leave Arusha town early enough, drive for about one hour towards Tarangire National Park, the park is referred to as a great home of elephants, here you have a chance to view elephants in large numbers gathering around Tarangire River. The other animals that can be spotted include; lions, leopards, giraffes as well as tree climbing lions.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Chem Chem Lodge
Mid renage: Kuro Tarangire lodge
Budget: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Day 2 : Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Breakfast in the morning and have a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park, this park is one of the largest national park in Tanzania and its known for its endless plains, herds of lions, wildebeest migrations and many other predators including the lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, antelopes and gazelles
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp
Budget: Usanja Camp
Day 3 : Explore Serengeti National Park
Wake up so early and be fortunate to glide in a hot air balloon which will help you view the Serengeti plains, you will be able to float silently above the bushes, while spotting the different wildlife as you enjoy the scenery of the best African National Park, local villages as well as rivers.
You will after breakfast, enjoy game viewing along the famous Sogore River Circuit which enters into the plains of seronera River, and it’s a good spot to view the lions, topis, Thomson Gazelle, ostrich as well as the cheetah. There is also the Visitor Centre is also worth a visit after the morning game drive. It’s nicely designed and offers interesting wildlife displays with a gift shop that sells maps of the area as well as the information leaflets. You can as well get cold drinks and snacks from the Centre. We shall after enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the Centre within the shades of the acacia trees.
Later, in the afternoon, we shall follow the Kopjes Circuit, that goes anti clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, this usually attracts many lions and large cobras, the Kopjes are known as weathered granite outcrops that are found around the plains and most of these are miniature ecosystems, providing shade as well as drinking water within the pools in the rocks after the heavy rains. This makes the kopjes good for spotting wildlife species including the lions which sit near the water waiting for animals coming to drink.
Accommodation Options
Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp
Budget: Usanja Camp
Day 4 : Have a gave drive in Serengeti national park & transfer to Ngorongoro crater
Have breakfast and proceed for a morning game where you will view many animals including the zebras, lions, elephants, birds, antelopes and many more. Later in the afternoon, drive enroute to the rim of Ngorongoro crater where you will have your dinner and an overnight with the best excellent view of the crater floor.
Accommodation options
Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge
Budget: Plantation Lodge/Simba Camp
Day 5 : Explore Ngorongoro and departure to Arusha town
You will spend the whole day exploring Ngorongoro crater where you will view variety of animal species including the birds. There is also a big possibility of spotting the big five including the lions, buffalos, elephants, Rhinos, and the leopards. You will have lunch at any picnic site at the crater floor and in the afternoon, return to Arusha making the end of the safari.
END OF SAFARI
PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
• Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees • Transfers • Hotel before and after the climb, • All Park gate fees, camping fees. • Kilimanjaro National Park rescue fees • Emergency oxygen (for use in emergencies only – not as summiting aid) • Basic first aid kit (for use in emergencies only) • Qualified mountain guide, assistant guides, porters, and cook • Salaries for the mountain crew. • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, • Camping equipment (tents, camp chairs, tables & sleeping mattress • Water for washing up daily • Porter to carry your duffel bag (max weight 15kg / 32 lbs) • Chemical Portable toilet • Flying Doctor Service | • Flights and airport taxes • Items of a personal nature • Compulsory tips for guides, porters, and cook • Highly recommended travel and medical insurance. • Personal hiking/trekking gear – we can rent some of the gear from our equipment store in Tanzania • Snacks, personal medicine. |