5 Days Lodging Safari
$2312
per personLake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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DepartureMoshi Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Departure TimePlease be ready by 8:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:00 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 4:00 PM in the last day.
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Dress CodeCasual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, spare clothing.
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IncludeAll Mentioned Safari ActivitiesTransportation in 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photographyHotel Accommodations According to the ItineraryAll Park FeesHelicopter Rescue Fees18% VAT on Tour Fees & ServicesCrew salariesProfessional GuideMeals according to the Itinerary
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Not IncludedBicycle HelmetsAll bicycle transfersSnacks and fruits at water points for Cycling toursAccommodation as indicated on the Cycling tour itineraryTREK Mountain Hardtail 4300 & Merida Matts 20-D Hardtail Mountain BikesCycling Tour Support Vehicle(s)Village entry fees (for the day trips)Any services not mentioned aboveSafari Camping Equipment (tents, sleeping mats, chairs, tables etc.)Overnight stays in safari tentsProfessional Safari CookCamping safari according to the itineraryFlightsOther Optional ActivitiesAlcoholic and Soft DrinksBottled Mineral waterClimbing gearsMeals not listedEmergency oxygenVisa FeesPersonal expensesTravel insuranceTips and gratuitiesPersonal trekking equipmentAirport TransfersCamping FacilitiesTransfers to and from the park for Kilimanjaro climbersSleeping tentsSleeping Mat
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Day 1 : Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
In the morning you will start your safari with a drive to the Lake Manyara National Park. Established in 1960, the small Lake Manyara National Park is home to tree climbing lions, elephants and large troops of baboons and monkeys. The park is dominated by the shallow, alkaline lake and boasts with diverse habitats like grassy plains, escarpment and forest. Here hundreds of bird species gather, most notable, thousands of pink flamingos. In addition to the striking scenery you have the chance to see giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests and the comical warthog. The safari vehicle has an open roof and is the ideal viewing platform to appreciate the nature and animals of this park. In the late afternoon you will leave the park and travel to Karatu Simba Lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 2 : Lake Manyara Area – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you will drive towards the fertile crater highlands where the farmers 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. In the early evening you will reach the Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
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Day 3 : Serengeti National Park
The whole day will be spent on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south while during the longer rainy season from April to June they return back up north. This circle of life is determined by the rainfalls and locations of the herds might vary from year to year but your guide will know where to find the animals and where to see them best. A visit to the Serengeti Visitor Centre is also possible. Here you can learn more about the history of the park and the research that is being done by the Frankfurter Zoological Society. You will spend another night at the Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
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Day 4 : Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast you will continue your safari in the Serengeti National Park. In the Seronera Valley you might be lucky to see predators hunt as animals gather at the waters during the dry season. After lunch at a picnic spot you will slowly drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you have reached the crater you will have a superb view of the caldera. This approximate 20 km wide crater is part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to over 20,000 animals. You will stay at the Rhino Lodge on the crater rim from where you will be able to enjoy an incredible sunset.
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Day 5 : Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha or Airport
Rise and shine! After an early breakfast you will drive down the steep path into the crater just. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest, unbroken and unflooded caldera in the world and it has an unbelievable diversity of wildlife. In addition to zebras and wildebeests, you might also spot the rare black rhino and other members of the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The crater is also home to other animals such as hyenas, waterbucks, bushbucks, eland and more than 500 bird species. After an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch you will leave the caldera in the early afternoon and drive back to Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening.
Number Of People | 1 Person | 2 – 3 People | 4 – 6 People |
Budget Price/Person | $ 3300 | $ 2312 | $ 2050 |