Your Adventure Begins
Day 1. Arusha National Park
After breakfast we drive to Arusha National park for some game viewing and some relaxed game walking. This beautiful park is located only 32 km (20 mi) northeast of Arusha. It covers an area of 137 sq km’s (58 sq mi) and is known as “Serengeti ndogo” meaning “little Serengeti”. The peaks of Mt Kilimanjaro and Mt Meru surround the park and can be seen on a clear day. The black and white colobus monkey is the park’s mascot and can been seen swan-diving from branch to branch. The park also contains blue monkeys, olive baboons, elephants, hippo, leopard, hyena, zebra and antelope. The park is famous for it’s 400 species of migrant and resident birds. Overnight stay at Ngurdoto Mt Lodge in Arusha.
Overnight stay at Lake Duluti Serena hotel (fb) www.serenahotels.com/serenaarusha/default-en.html
Day 2. Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we drive to Tarangire National Park for some very rewarding game drives. Tarangire National Park has some of the highest population density of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and special location. Before the rains, droves of gazelle, wildebeest, zebra, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire National Park’s scrub plains where the last grazing land still remains.
Overnight stay at Tarangire Olivas Camp (fb) www.oliverscamp.asiliaafrica.com
Day 3. Tarangire National Park
We start our day with an early morning game drive around Tarangire National Park. Breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the south make a stop at Tarangire a memorable experience. We can relax by the pool in the afternoon and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and lovely views of the Tarangire river where animals come to drink. You have the option to end the afternoon with a sunset game drive, the warm glow of the evening light will delight all photographers.
Overnight stay at Tarangire Tree Tops.
Day 4. Tarangire National Park/ Southern Serengeti
Morning game viewing en route to center area of the Serengeti where breathtaking landscapes, endless horizons and abundant wildlife await you. The Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is sure to captivate your imagination.
Overnight stay at Lake Masek Tented Camp. (fb) www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/lakemasektentedcamp
Day 5. Southern Serengeti
Today is a full day of exploring the amazing array of wildlife around Southern Serengeti, which is the ideal location for marveling at the annual migration of large herds of animals at this time of the year. The Serengeti’s endless plains provide an exceptional landscape for wildlife viewing, it truly is ultimate safari country. Often spotted in the Serengeti are elephants, hippos, lions, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, leopards and more.
Overnight stay at Lake Masek Tented Camp. (fb) www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/camps/lakemasektentedcamp
Day 6. Drive to Center Serengeti
Another unforgettable day filled with memorable landscapes and varied wildlife.
Overnight at Kubukubu Luxury Tented camps (fb) http://twctanzania.com/accommodation/kubu-kubu-tented-camp/
Day 7. Center Serengeti
Today we continue to explore the Center region of the Serengeti, where we look for large herds of wildebeests pounding the plains, while hungry predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs try to prey upon the youngest and weakest members of the herds. Another night at Mbuzi Mawe Lodge.
Overnight at Kubukubu Luxury Tented camps (fb) http://twctanzania.com/accommodation/kubu-kubu-tented-camp/
Day 8. Serengeti/ Olduvai Gorge/ Ngorongoro Crater
Today we continue to explore the Center region of the Serengeti, where we look for large herds of wildebeests pounding the plains, while hungry predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs try to prey upon the youngest and weakest members of the herds. Another night at Mbuzi Mawe Lodge.
Overnight at Kubukubu Luxury Tented camps (fb) http://twctanzania.com/accommodation/kubu-kubu-tented-camp/
Day 9. Ngorongoro Crater
Today you enjoy a full day of game viewing at the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Called the eighth wonder of the world, the crater won’t fail to take your breath away as you stand on the rim looking down a 10-mile wide crater floor with abundant wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world covering approximately 260 sq km’s with walls rising 600 meters from the crater floor. Before the Ngorongoro Volcano exploded and collapsed 2 million years ago, it was one of the world’s tallest mountains. Now, it is home to more than 30,000 large mammals – mainly gazelle, buffalo, eland, hartebeest and warthog – and has the highest predator density in the world.
Overnight stay at Karatu Kitela Lodge (fb) www.tanganyikawildernesscamps.com/…/kitela–lodge-african-spa-karatu
Day 10. Lake Manyara
We leave the Ngorongoro Crater for a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a unique and picturesque park with a stunning lake, inspiring views and very varied wildlife and birdlife viewing. Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting. In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing lions and its hippos
Overnight stay at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. (fb) www.andbeyond.com/lake–manyara–tree–lodge
Day 11. Lake Manyara/ Arusha
A morning of wild life excursion at lake Manyara National Park followed by a drive back to Arusha after lunch.
Overnight stay at Arusha Mountain Village or transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport.
Price includes and Does not include
Price includes:
- Accommodation at your arrival in (hb) basis
- Accommodation while on safari in full board basis
- Professional & Experienced English speaking guide
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Private 4X4 Safari Vehicle with opened roofed, with fridge & power invertor for charging devices
- All park fees.
- Government Taxes
- Soft drinks (water) for entire safari Etc .
- All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
Does not include:
- All items of personal Nature
- Gratuity,
- International and domestic flight
- Travel Insurance
(bb) Bed and breakfast
(hb) Half board
(fb) Full board
Price is per person sharing range to Usd 8280 for 2people, the bigger the group the cheaper it is.
Let us know what is your request on safari@myserengetisafaris.com
Note:
We Can customize for you the above itinerary with special & lower price for Low season April & May , you cannot imagine how big different in the prices it is ,also we can customize the same itinerary with cheaper accommodations level but (Standard) if someone is interested with this but for lower budget .
Families with children below 16yrs , please advise so we can quote for children
Extras excursions can be done
- Balloon fly is $600 per person
- Visiting Olduvai gorge Museum is $35 per person
- Visiting Maasai village is $100 Per vehicle
FLY BACK OPTION
Please note that this Safari can also be booked with an option to fly back to Arusha or Zanzibar on your last day. You might want to consider this option if you need to fly out of Arusha or anywhere at the end of safari If you select a “fly back” option for this Safari, you will have a different layout that are of comparable standards and you will follow the same circuit as described above, with the difference being that your safari ends in the Serengeti from where your flight will depart.