Lappet Faced Safaris

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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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Today you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive 2.5 hours through beautiful landscapes to Tarangire National Park. After lunch you will go on a game drive in the park all afternoon. After the game drive you will make your way to the Africa Safari Camp.

Tarangire National Park is located 115 km south of Arusha. It is a long and narrow park that covers 2850 km2 and runs along the Tarangire River. The name of the park is taken from the river, which is the only source of water for the wild animals that live here during the dry season. The park is famous for its large number of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing African pythons.

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

Today we will go on a full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls and babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. It is located between the rocks of the Great Rift Valley and Lake Manyara. Of the approximately 390 km2 that make up the park, two-thirds of that is 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 its large variety of wildlife, grasslands, forests and water. Lake Manyara has one of the largest populations of water birds in Africa at over 400 species, including flamingos and pelicans. Large herds of elephants are also found here, as well as giraffes, hippos, water buffalos and impalas.

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 3-4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today you will head into the Serengeti and spend three days exploring this amazing park. At the end of each game drive you will head to your camp in the middle of the park and enjoy a nice dinner.

The Serengeti is known for its endless savannah plains and forest landscapes. It covers an area of ​​about 30,000 km2 in the north of Tanzania and Kenya, 80% of which is located in Tanzania. The park is famous for the migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and thousands of predators fleeing drought in search of fresh water and grazing. After the rains arrive in mid-April they make the reserve journey via a detour through the western portion of the Serengeti. Grasslands cover more than one third of the park and you will find many animals here throughout the year.

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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kontiki Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The fourth day we spend all morning in Serengeti and in the afternoon we’ll be heading to Ngorongoro conservation area. We overnight at our camp which is a few hundred meters away from the crater rim. The area offer an iconic view of the highland in the afternoon while no clouds.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early in the morning and eat breakfast before making your way into the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is 20km in diameter, 600m high and is the largest intact crater in the world. An estimated 30,000 large mammals live in the crater, which features a salt lake at its center. This is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world! The Masai and Hadza people live together in harmony with the animals that also call this place home. From the edge you will look out over the impressive crater and all of its wonderful inhabitants. In the afternoon we will drive back to Tulia Hotel in Arusha, where you overnight on bed & Breakfast basis.

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
Accommodation:
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Today we pick you up from Tulia Boutique and Spa Hotel heading to zanzibar. Upon your arrival in Zanzibar we pick you up from the airport and bring you to the Tembo House Hotel. Zanzibar is famous for its tropical character and the coastline consists mainly of white sandy beaches and clear blue water. The waters around Zanzibar are excellent for diving and snorkeling because of the many colorful coral reefs.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)
High Season December to February and June to October
Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)
Accommodation:
Tembo Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8-10

Relax Days

Relax Days

On these days, feel free to sit by the beach and enjoy the sun tanning or go deep in the sea exploring the marine wildlife. You ca decide to enjoy the hotel's facilities or arrange some activities on your own. At the end of the day you overnight at Reef & Beach Resort on Bed and Breakfast basis.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Villa Kiva Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 11

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

This is the last day of your holiday! You can enjoy your last stroll on the white sandy beaches or get the last tanning from the tropical sun. Today we will pick you up from the Reef & Beach Resort and bring you to the airport ready for your flight back home.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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