Lost in Africa

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival Arusha - Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrival Arusha - Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or point of Entry you will be met by a Lost in Africa representative who will transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. If there is enough time (If it is not a late arrival) you will also receive pre-safari briefing, dinner & overnight.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Under the Shade Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Manyata National Park

Lake Manyata National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, world famous for its tree climbing lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, flamingos, leopards and a magnificent bird life. The Park is set out on east Africa’s stunning Rift Valley landscape and has varied habitats: ranging from acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, hot springs, swamps and the lake where all its animals can be found. Well also visit a hot water spring in Lake Manyara where the water flows through volcanic rock and comes out so hot that it burns to the touch (it is said that the water is hot enough to boil an Egg we dare you to bring one for trial).

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park (West)

Serengeti National Park (West)

Today you will leave for Serengeti National Park. Your game driving will start the moment you enter the park and comes lunch time you will have a picnic lunch in the bush before proceeding with the game driving while heading to your lodge that is located in the western Serengeti for a hot meal dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Western Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Serengeti National Park (West)

Serengeti National Park (West)

Today we’ll track the great migration patterns in western Serengeti’s Grumeti area and Grumeti River. It is here that we might have a chance to see the great migration crossing the Grumeti river or the (Mbalageti river) battling with the high river tide and fast flowing water as well as the hungry crocodiles in the river. After overcoming this challenge, the herds have to also face the predators. After day with the herds, we will head back to our lodge and the spend the night.

Main Destination:
Western Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Serengeti National Park (West)

Serengeti National Park (West)

Spend another day in the western plains of the Serengeti for further exploration of its magnificent animals in their raw natural habitats. This will immensely improve your chances of seeing the great wildebeest migration Grumeti river crossing. In the afternoon we will go back to our lodge for a hot lunch and a short rest then leave in again for an evening of further game driving and exploring. Morning and Evening hours are the best times for game driving and explorations as animals like the coolness of these hours.

Main Destination:
Western Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tukaone Weavers Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Serengeti National Park (Central)

Serengeti National Park (Central)

Morning transfer to the central part of the Serengeti where you will spend the day exploring and game driving, The central part of Serengeti is perfect for game viewing all year round because of its abundance of wildlife due to presence of food and water all year round. It is famous for its Lions and leopards that can be seen with no difficulty. Comes evening, we will head to our new lodge in the central part of the Serengeti for our last night in the park.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Narudi Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early morning breakfast at our lodge, we prepare to descend into the crater for a fantastic day of game viewing. The crater is the 8th wonder of the world and a designated world heritage site, is a collapsed volcano home to more than 30,000 animals including all of Africa’s Big Five amongst which is the critically endangered black rhino. We will also have the optional opportunity of visiting a Maasai Boma (village) should you choose to see how this magnificent tribe lives in a primitive manner. After a fantastic day full of wildlife, you will ascend from the crater and transfer back our first hotel or campsite for a night of relaxation and unwinding.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Morning transfer into Tarangire National Park The park is famed for having the highest concentration of elephants in the entire world that can be seen among its spectacular baobab trees that are suspected to live for hundreds of years. The park is named after the Tarangire River which is the only source of water for the animals during dry season, hence attracting lots of wildlife. Its many river circuits game driving loops will give us a chance to see plenty of animals on the river banks in search of water. After experiencing the African wild at its best, you’ll be transferred to your lodge/ hostel in Arusha for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Under the Shade Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9

Departure or Extension

Departure or Extension

This being your final day, your guide will transfer you to the airport in time for your flight. Here you’ll say our goodbyes to the guide before proceeding with boarding your departing flight to your next Destination… Thanks for choosing Lost in Africa.

Main Destination:
No major destination visited
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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