Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire national park
Arusha to Tarangire national park
After having breakfast in your hotel, you will be picked up by your driver guide and depart for Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is one of the largest parks in Tanzania and is located in the Manyara region. It is characterized by the large herds of elephants and tree climbing lions that call it home, as well as the fascinating baobab trees that are renowned for their mythical powers by some of the local cultures. The Tarangire River flows through the park year round and is the only source of water for the animals during the dry season. Later you will leave the park and heading to mto wa mbu for diner and overnight at Fanaka lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fanaka Safaris, Campsites & Lodges
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti national park
Tarangire to Serengeti national park
After breakfast you will drive towards the fertile crater highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, corn and coffee. At midday you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park, the largest park in Tanzania. The Serengeti has a diversity of landscapes including short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and lakes and it is famous for the yearly migration when hundred thousands of wildebeest and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. On your way to your accommodation you will understand, where the word Serengeti (plains in the language of the Maasai) comes from. Overnight at Osero Serengeti tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Osero Serengeti Tented Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti game drive
Serengeti game drive
After breakfast, game viewing drive along the Songore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible Lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. The Visitor Centre close to the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and public campsites is well worth a visit after the morning’s game drive. In the afternoon, you will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras. Kopjes are weathered granite outcrops, scattered around the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems, providing shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink. Later drive back to the camp for diner and overnight at Osero Serengeti tented camp.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Osero Serengeti Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Dawn is a good time to watch wildlife and so you will be up early to join an early morning game drive. You will return to the camp for breakfast before heading out for another game drive in the park. Here in the Seronera region you will often see wildebeests and zebras in close proximity of lions and other predators such as leopards and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch you will continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro area. Once you have reached the crater rim you will enjoy fantastic views of this 600 m deep collapsed volcano. You will stay at Ngorongoro Safari lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro crater -Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro crater -Lake Manyara
After your breakfast you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for a full day crater tour with picnic lunch down into the crater. Supported by year round water supply and fodder, The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) supports a vast variety of animals which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually be seen there. Later on, drive to karatu for diner and overnight at Ngorongoro corridor lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Corridor Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara Park–Masai Village – Arusha
Lake Manyara Park–Masai Village – Arusha
After breakfast depart to Lake Manyara national park which is famous for its tree lions climbing also known as home of baboons, giraffes, elephants, hippos and much more. Later leave the park and heading to Arusha via Masai village, you will be guided by a Maasai Chief, who will show you the village, how the Maasai live, their habits, how they cook, how they take care of livestock, what and how they study, dance, etc. Opportunity to watch the village women perform a local traditional dance. The whole experience provides fantastic photo opportunities. There after you will heading back to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
