Summary
Experience an exciting Northern Tanzanian safaris, Take in the wonders of the amazing Ngorongoro Crater, the world famous Serengeti National Park, Tarangire's gigantic Baobab trees and huge elephant populations and the tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara. You'll be living the high life in comfortable accommodation deep in the bush, staying in large rooms with private verandas and full en-suite facilities, as well as small lodges, such as the fabulous lodge located on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. You'll be amazed by all that Tanzania has to offer!
Activities
- Animal Tracking
- Bird Photography
- Evening Drives
- General Photography
- Morning Drives
- Wildlife Photography
- Bird Watching
Places
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
- Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
- Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
- Arusha, Tanzania
Physical Condition
- Normal Physical Condition
Connectivity
- WiFi and phone coverage at lodges
Day-by-day Description
Day 1Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - Arusha
Upon arrival you will be met at the Kilimanjaro International Airport by me and our driver. After being taken to your hotel, your safari manager will come and meet you for a safari briefing. Whichever you choose, tonight you can sit back, enjoy your dinner and settle into the African way of life. 1st night Ilboru Safari Lodge (meals on half board basis)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Arusha
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 2Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife photograph Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariAfter breakfast from your hotel, you will depart for Tarangire, Tanzania's third largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, and cheetah and up to six thousand elephant. Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (all meals on full board basis)
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Tarangire National Park
Travel Time: 2 hrs
Day 3Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife photograph Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariAfter breakfast you will depart for Lake Manyara. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo and others. Eventually you will arrive and stay overnight at beautiful Lake Manyara, which Ernest Hemingway once called the "The loveliest lake in Africa." The national park is home to the unique tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, which you'll have the chance to see lounging in the high tree branches. Accommodation at: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, all meals included
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Lake Manyara National Park
Travel Time: 1 hrs
Day 4Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife photograph Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariAfter breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park with plenty to see on the way!) En route you will see grazing zebras, antelopes and giraffes and sometimes some buffaloes hiding in the bush. The South Serengeti ecosystem belongs partly to the Serengeti National park and partly to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. After the game drive, you enter the Serengeti National park and drive to your tented lodge at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp in Serengeti, where you arrive in time for your dinner. All meals included
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Serengeti National Park
Travel Time: 4 hrs
Day 5Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife photograph Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariEarly start today; for an early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light. You can take breakfast boxes with you and have a bush breakfast when the sun is up before you visit the interesting documentation center about Serengeti at Seronera. Return to your lodge for a relaxed lunch under the shade of an old acacia tree. In the afternoon you can go out again on game drives or undertake a nature walk around the camp with some resident tribesmen. They are happy to share their knowledge of plants and animals surrounding them and introduce you into their use of traditional bow and arrow for hunting. There is an optional hot-air balloon safari (not included in the package cost), which will take place in the morning, just as the sun rises. You'll float in whichever direction the morning winds take you. Your pilot can precisely control the altitude of your balloon; at times he will ascend to 1000' or more to see the enormity and wonderful panorama of the Serengeti. After the landing you celebrate with champagne and a full English breakfast prepared and served in the bush in 'Out of Africa' style. After breakfast you receive your Serengeti balloon certificate and drive back to your tented camp or proceed with your day’s activities and game drives around the Serengeti. (Price for this ballooning is not included in the package, please let me know in advance to book this for you – space is so limited). Standard accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp all meals included (O/B/L/D)
Day 6Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Activities Included
Animal Tracking Evening Drives General Photography Morning Drives Wildlife photograph Wildlife Photography Game drive Bird Watching Photo-safariAfter breakfast you will depart Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, after your arrival you will descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater on World Heritage Site holding a permanent population of more than 30 000 animals. As only very few of those migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. The Crater is also home to the rare black rhino almost extinct in Tanzania. With a bit of luck you will see the ‘Big Five’ during one game drive. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge all meals included
Day 7Ngorongoro - Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Activities Included
Wildlife Photography Culture Photo-safariMorning after breakfast you will drive to Arusha Airport for your International flight. Farewell and we'll see you again in Tanzania!
Other Benefits (On Arrival)
- Transfer
Location
Departure Day
Travel Time: 4 hrs
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Offical Visa Regulations and Health Requirements
For personalized details on health and visa requirements please check the IATA travel centre here
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com1: Visa fee - to be paid upon arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport. Tourists from Palestine, Lebanon and Afghanistan must apply the VISA al least 1 month before before they travel to Tanzania. 2: Be sure to stay healthy This somewhat goes without saying, but like other parts of Africa, diseases like yellow fever, traveler’s diarrhea and typhoid are not uncommon. However, malaria should be your number one concern and can be found virtually anywhere in Tanzania. Check with a travel clinic before going and make sure you have all of your shots and a supply of malaria pills.