Nature in Spirit Travel

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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 – Transfer to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Arrival – Transfer to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

You will be met by your driver guide at Airport and transfer to Arusha for lunch then proceed to Lake Manyara Serena lodge. On the way you will encounter many things, a great opportunity for learning and discovery. If you notice something interesting or want to learn more about something you see along the road, don't be afraid to ask your driver guide to stop the vehicle for you to come close and learn more.

You will get to the lodge in good time to check-in, rest and discovery around the lodge. You are also invited to swim and relax around the swimming pool or get yourself a drink at the bar as you wait for dinner.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will depart to Lake Manyara National Park, this unspoiled sanctuary is famous for abundance of bird’s species and tree-climbing lions. The Rift Valley's stunning western escarpment defines the park's western boundary. The alkaline, shallow Lake Manyara is located to the east and covers a large segment of the park which fluctuates in size according to the seasons and serves as a haven for thousands of flamingos.

The Park has a wide variety of vegetation, from savannah to evergreen forest. You might come across giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and elephants
You will drive back to the lodge for lunch rest a bit and check out. You will transfer to Karatu and on the way you will stop at Karatu local market. Here you will meet the local vendors, see and learn how they go about their daily activities. You will then proceed to the lodge where you will have dinner and overnight.

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:
Acacia Farm Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, at 07:00am depart camp and drive towards the heart of Serengeti National Park this morning to Southern Serengeti as you find your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a land where inexplicably, wild animals co-exist together with Maasai in harmony.
When you get to Ngorongoro Crater you will descend at least 600metres down the World’s inactive Caldera. You will have lunch in one of the designated picnic sites in the wild and then proceed with game drive until late afternoon.

Considered one of the most beautiful places of all time, Ngorongoro crater is famously referred to as the Garden of Eden. You will voyage in this wildlife sanctuary in search of game viewing opportunities including the big 5, with luck you will come across a rare black rhino. In the late afternoon, at 17:00 drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Acacia Farm Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Game en route Serengeti National Park

Game en route Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, at 08:00am set off for a long scenic drive to Serengeti National Park known for its famous wildebeest migration and a large concentration of wildlife. On the way to Serengeti, you will have an en-route game viewing in Tanzania's oldest park and UNESCO World Heritage Site as the route is famous for spectacular wildlife spotting chances.

You will get to camp for lunch, rest and head out again for an afternoon game drive in Serengeti wilderness and get to enjoy scenic views of this award-winning endless plains and abundance wildlife.
You will drive back to the camp during the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s wildlife reserves. This day-long adventure is likely to be the highlight of your stay, as the wonders of Serengeti reveal themselves. Discover the park’s iconic creatures in the early morning game drive. If you will be interested, you can take the opportunity to do optional balloon safari early in the morning, which concludes with a champagne breakfast in the midst of the grasslands.

After breakfast proceed with game drive, get to see the Serengeti “Kopjes” which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass which provide shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. In the afternoon you will have lunch in the picnic sites then proceed with the afternoon game drive through the golden grasslands. With luck, spot all of Africa’s “big five.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Transfer to the airstrip/ Depart

Transfer to the airstrip/ Depart

The end of your wildlife safari is today! However, one last adventure is left: the drive to the airstrip. This is your opportunity to find something special in the landscape as you drive to the airstrip after a relaxing breakfast. You will board on a flight that will land at Arusha and have lunch before you transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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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