Lappet Faced Safaris

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  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

The first day we will pick you up from your hotel in (or around) Arusha. During the 2,5 hour drive you will enjoy the beautiful nature and landscapes. In Tarangire National Park we'll do a game drive before lunch. After lunch at the picnic site we'll do a game drive all afternoon. Tarangire is located 115 km south of Arusha, and is a long and narrow park that covers 2850 km2 and runs along the Tarangire River. The name of the park is also coming from the Tarangire River, which is the only source of water for wild animals during the dry season. The park is famous for its large number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing African pythons. At the end of the afternoon we will arrive at African Glamping Tented Camp where you can dive into the pool and enjoy your dinner in the evening.

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
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

On the second day we'll do a game drive all day in Lake Manyara. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. Lake Manyara National Park is located between the rocks of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara and is approximately 390 km2 and comprises two thirds water. The rest of the park is a large strip of land between the lake and the rocks. The beauty of this park is partly due to a large variety of wildlife, grasslands, forests and water. Lake Manyara has one of the largest populations of water birds, over 400 species, including flamingos and pelicans. But also large herds of elephants, giraffes, hippos, water buffalos and of course the impalas. At the end of the afternoon we will arrive at African Glamping Tented Camp.

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
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

We will wake up early in the morning and after breakfast we will drive into the Ngorongoro crater. The Ngorongoro crater has a diameter of about 20 kilometers and a 600 -meter-high crater wall. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater life estimated 30,000 larger mammals. In the center of the crater is a salt lake. This is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world. It is a unique area where animals and humans as the authentic Maasai and Hadza live together. From the edge of the crater you look out over the impressive crater and its wonderful inhabitants. We overnight in the Embalakai Camp in the Ngorongoro conservation area.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4-5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today we drive to the Serengeti and in the afternoon we will do a game drive in this amazing park. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains of savannah and forest landscapes. An area of ​​about 30,000 km2 in the north of Tanzania and Kenya, of which 80 % is located in Tanzania. The park is famous for the migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and followers, thousands of predators are moving because of the drought in the northern hills to the southern plains. After the rains in mid-April they go back via a detour through the western part. The grasslands cover more than one third of the park, where you will find many animals throughout the year. At the end of the afternoon we'll arrive at the tented lodge in the middle of the Serengeti where you can enjoy the sunset and a delicious dinner. We overnight at Africa Safari Serengeti Central Camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
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
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

On our last safari day in Serengeti we’ll do a game drive in the morning and in the afternoon we’ll be heading Lake Natron where we overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron Camp. The next morning you might wake up with giraffes and zebras passing by your room!

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Lake Natron (Campsite)
  • Near Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Natron

Lake Natron

Today we're going to visit Lake Natron and its waterfalls. Lake Natron is a soda lake at the base of the active Ol Donyo Lengai volcano, the area around Lake Natron is often described as having a desolate and almost lunar beauty. East Africa has 1.5-2.5 million Lesser Flamingos, representing three-quarters of the world population and most of them are hatched at Lake Natron. Food is plentiful, nesting sites abound – and above all, the lake is isolated and undisturbed. The lake and its ecosystem provides a source of livelihoods to the local communities. Walks around the lake and to the streams and waterfalls along the nearby escarpment make for a fantastic adventure off the beaten track. In the afternoon we drive back to Arusha where we arriva before dinner.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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