7 Days L. Manyara / Ngorongoro / Serengeti Safari,Tarangire natianal parks

Tour highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2: From Lake Manyara to Serengeti N.P

Day 3: exploring Serengeti national park

Day 4: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 5: Exploring Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Transfer to Tarangire national Park

Day 7: Transfer to Arusha

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park- (2 &half hours- 130km)

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and the guide will provide you a short briefing about the whole safari. After, you will start your drive to Lake Manyara National Park, this small park stretches along way via the high rift valley escarpments which is occupied by the alkaline lake. Water birds gather around the lake and they are over 400 bird species found in this park. Its vegetation provides a good habitant too many animals like the monkeys, antelopes, giraffes, grassland elephants, which leave around the acacia trees. You will also get chance to view the Manyara lions around the trees. In the afternoon, leave Lake Manyara and head to booked lodge.

 

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Lake manyara tree hotel

Mid-range: Kirurumu tented lodge

Budget: Olmasera tented camp

Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

You will have a morning game drive and after transfer to Lake Manyara National park that is filled with the unusual trees including the fig plus baobab and the huge mahogany, the park is also known for the tree climbing lions which rest in the tree branches on the trees .After lunch, leave for Serengeti National Park and arrive at the lodge and check in.

With the great vast open spaces and the bright blue skies and wildlife, you will also have a chance to explore the park terrain in the afternoon and discover many animal species including; giraffes, elands, the gazelles, monkeys, and many birds.

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp

Budget: Usanja Camp

Day 3: exploring Serengeti national park

Wake up so early and be fortunate to glide in a hot air balloon which will help you view the Serengeti plains, you will be able to float silently above the bushes, while spotting the different wildlife as you enjoy the scenery of the best African National Park, local villages as well as rivers.

You will after breakfast, enjoy game viewing along the famous Sogore River Circuit which enters into the plains of seronera River, and it’s a good spot to view the lions, topis, Thomson Gazelle, ostrich as well as the cheetah. There is also the Visitor Centre is also worth a visit after the morning game drive. It’s nicely designed and offers interesting wildlife displays with a gift shop that sells maps of the area as well as the information leaflets. You can as well get cold drinks and snacks from the Centre. We shall after enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the Centre within the shades of the acacia trees.

Later, in the afternoon, we shall follow the Kopjes Circuit, that goes anti clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, this usually attracts many lions and large cobras, the Kopjes are known as weathered granite outcrops that are found around the plains and most of these are miniature ecosystems, providing shade as well as drinking water within the pools in the rocks after the heavy rains. This makes the kopjes good for spotting wildlife species including the lions which sit near the water waiting for animals coming to drink.

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp

Budget: Usanja Camp

 

 Day 4: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (4 hours & 145km)

Have breakfast at your lodge and after depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we shall have a stopover at Oldvui Gorge, which boasts a history dating back to the dawn of time. This is where both the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of the Nutcracker Man and the Handy Man, which both were very significant links in the chain of human evolution. On our arrival, we shall have lunch and spend the afternoon for leisure.

Accommodation options

Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge

Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge

Budget: Plantation Lodge

Day 5: Exploring Ngorongoro Crater

Very early in the morning, descend over 2,000 ft to the floor of the crater in order to explore all the natural zoological park and also to observe the variety of wildlife including; Rhinos, lions, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests reedbucks, buffalos, Thomson’s and elephants. There is also the beautiful crested crane that resembles the peacock and can also be seen in large numbers and also the rare bat eared fox can be spotted. The crater is also the best place to view the large predators and a great area for photography. This crater is one of the natural world’s wonders with a breathtaking game hunt including; 30,000 animals that live here including the wildebeests, lions, and many bird species. You will spend the morning within the crater, checking out its range and the depth. You will as well enjoy delicious meals at the lodge and an attractive sun set within the beautiful wild sky that shows the conclusion of another safari day.

Accommodation options

Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge

Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge

Budget: Plantation Lodge

 

Day 6: Transfer to Tarangire national Park-(155km & 3 and half hours)

Have breakfast and after depart for Tarangire National Park, this park runs along the shores of Tarangire River and is made of low lying hills on the great valley floor. It has got natural vegetation that consists of Acacia woodland, huge swamp areas and the giant African Baobab in the southern part. Both the swamps and the river harbor many animals including; elephants, greater Kudu, fringed eared oryx and the Ashy starling. Have a picnic lunch and in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive

Accommodation options

Luxury: Chem Chem Lodge

Mid renage: Kuro Tarangire lodge

Budget: Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge

 

Day 7: Transfer to Arusha (120km)

Early in the morning after your breakfast, have a morning game drive within the Tarangire National Park., we shall then transfer back to Arusha, on arrival, have lunch and this will mark the end of your safari.

END OF SAFARI

Tour inclusions

• Professional Guide
• 4×4 safari vehicle
• Full Board Accommodation
• All activities detailed in the safari
• Park entrance fees
• Drinking water on the safari
• Airport transfer

Tour Exclusions

• Tanzania hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari),
• Tips,
• Laundry services,
• Beverages/ drinks,
• international flights,
• Visas,
• Items of a personal nature,
• optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

 

 7 DAY WILDLIFE TOUR IN TANZANIA

Tour overview

This tour starts and ends in Arusha , the tour takes you to the best tourist destinations in Tanzania, these include; Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara National park. The tour will take you to Lake Manyara which is one of Tanzania’s dramatically located wildlife area that consists of a shallow and a huge soda lake that is located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley. The size of this park makes it possible for a one day game viewing and it’s famous for the tree climbing lions. The tour will also take you to Serengeti national Park with the massive wilderness of over 14500 sq km where every day brings new adventure as well as a new land scape. The same safari will take you to Ngorongoro crater as well as the Ngorongoro conservation Area in Tanzania, this one features one of the highest concentration of game as well as a large population of carnivores and predators in Africa. In these parks, you will witness the amazing African Wildlife species. The tour will finally take you to Tarangire national park which has the greatest concentration of the game in Tanzania.

Tour highlights

Day 1: Transfer from Kilimanjaro to Arusha

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire national Park

Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Have game drives in Serengeti national Park

Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro highlands

Day 6: Explore Ngorongoro crater

Day 7: Visit lake Manyara and departure back to Arusha

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kilimanjaro to Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro international Airport, you will be met by our company guide who will transfer you to your hotel. There are good views as you drive from the airport to the hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire national Park

Early in the morning, wake up to the beautiful views of Mt Meru before heading down to the sweet breakfast. The guide will pick you and you will traverse the whole floor of the Great Rift Valley as you transfer to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This park was named after the river which crosses through the park and its Tanzania’s sixth largest park and is home to many herds of elephants. In the afternoon, you will explore the park before going to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp

Budget: Usanja Camp

Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Today, we shall have a long drive through the game park and you will head to the rim of the Ngorongoro crater and then descend to the endless plains of Serengeti which is the oldest and most popular national park. This name also means endless plain in the masai language. You can find here many wildebeests, zebras, and many animals from the annual migration in the search for pastures. You can as well watch the golden lions as they stalk the migrating herds, you can as well spot leopards resting in trees at dusk as you take a hot air ballon tour at dawn as you watch the golden sun rays illuminating into the land.

We shall have our way through the park with a game drive as we transfer to the lodge. You will have lunch under the acacia tree and settle for the afternoon with in the African Bush. You will have a game drive with cool drinks as you enjoy watching the sun set completing the day.

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp

Budget: Usanja Camp

Day 4: Have game drives in Serengeti national Park

Earl in the morning is the best time for spotting animals, this is because you get chance to view the early risers. After the morning out, you will have breakfast under the shades of the trees. Have another game drive in the afternoon up to the evening before returning to the lodge.

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge

Mid-Range: Asilia Dunia Camp

Budget: Usanja Camp

Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro highlands

After enjoying the thrills of Serengeti, we shall head for a full day game viewing through the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro crater. You will enjoy packed lunch, and after continue to the lodge as you pass through the beautiful scenery and a rich game country. You will arrive at the lodge and have a drink as well as dinner.

Accommodation options

Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge

Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge

Budget: Plantation Lodge/Simba Camp

Day 6: Explore Ngorongoro crater

The Ngorongoro crater awaits us in the morning, this crater is a conservation area as well as a UNESCO World Heritage site that is situated 180km west of Arusha within the crater Highlands’s area of Tanzania. After enjoying breakfast, we shall head to the crater which is a large volcanic caldera, where we shall experience an amazing game drive with its floor filled with wildlife. This crater is said to be one of the most thrilling game spotting area in Tanzania. You will after return to the lodge and enjoy your Dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation options

Luxury: Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge

Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge

Budget: Plantation Lodge/Simba Camp

Day 7: Visit lake Manyara and departure back to Arusha

You will transfer from Karatu to Lake Manyara , you will visit this park whose shores show a shimmer of color pink, this is because of the large flamingo population and it was named as the loveliest lake in Africa, this was by Ernest Heming way. You will enjoy a morning within the park with a fantastic game drive and you will also enjoy watching the tree climbing lions as well as other animals. We shall after travel to Arusha back to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight.

END OF SAFARI

Tour inclusions

• Professional Guide
• 4×4 safari vehicle
• Full Board Accommodation
• All activities detailed in the safari
• Park entrance fees
• Drinking water on the safari
• Airport transfer

Tour Exclusions

• Tanzania hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari),
• Tips,
• Laundry services,
• Beverages/ drinks,
• international flights,
• Visas,
• Items of a personal nature,
• optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary

 

7 DAY ADVENTURE SAFARI IN TANZANIA

Tour overview

The tour starts and ends in Tanzania-Arusha, this tour takes you to the three best wildlife areas in Tanzania. These include Lake Manyara , Ngorongoro crater as well as the Serengeti National Park.you will enjoy two nights in Lake Manyara National Park and you enjoy the mighty flamingos and the tree climbing. For the crater, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of this caldera below the crater. The journey will then be continued with the endless plains of the Serengeti where the annual great Migration takes place. This tour is tailor made to make your experience the best in Tanzania.

Tour highlights

Day 1: Around Jambo Tanzania

Day 2-3: Exploring Lake Manyara

Day 4-5: exploring Ngorongoro crater

Day 6-7: Exploring Serengeti National Park

Day 8: Transfer to Arusha

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Around Jambo Tanzania

This road trip will begin at any hotel of your choice in Arusha, a good choice might be Mount Meru Hotel. This is a welcoming haven for many tourists, you will relax here before proceeding to Lake Manyara. This mount is also one of the 10 highest mountains in Tanzania and is considered to still be an active volcano, even though its last activities were minor eruptions in 1910.

Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel

 

Day 2-3: Exploring Lake Manyara

The guide will pick you from the hotel and start your transfer to Lake Manyara . This drive will take you away from Mount Kilimanjaro which is the highest mountain in Africa, you will pass through the working farms with the coffee plantations until when the land scape opens into the Great Rift Valley scenery. You will arrive at the park and have lunch at your lodge as you are viewing the beautiful lake.

This lake is mainly dominated by the lake with variety of birds that supports it. There are huge flamingos that congregate at the lake to feed and turn the lake shores into pink with the plumage. Some bird species here include; glossy ibises, black herons, as well as the Baglafecht weavers. The lake is fringed with the forested woodlands and the open plains along the escarpments, these are great habitants for grazers and the predators mostly the tree climbing lions.

After checking in at the lodge, you will proceed for a game drive where you will view many animals including; the buffalos, zebras, elephants, monkeys, lions, antelopes etc. this will be a great experience for the travelers. You will have stop and watch as the sun begins to glow down, you will try to stretch your limbs and have a cold drink before driving back to the lodge. You will enjoy the nocturnal animals as they emerge into the night during your drive. Keep eyes up for the hyenas, civets, genets, porcupines and many more.

Day 4-5: exploring Ngorongoro crater

Drive from Lake Manyara after enjoying your breakfast and set off westwards to Ngorongoro conservation Area. After, you will proceed to the escarpments and its crest which has good spectacular views. The crater is splendor and also stretches out before the whole area. On your arrival at the park, you will have lunch before exploring the crater. This crater is one of the largest volvano caldera in the whole world and its valley protects lots of animals totaling to 25,000 mammals. The streams and the lakes supply their water and the plains plus the forests support the many grazers, black Rhinos, large tusked elephants and the black maned lions. You can also have chance to view the big five animals, including the lions, Rhinos, buffalos, elephants etc.

 

On Day 5, you will descend the great crater walls for a game drive through the wilderness. You will ascend in the afternoon and go to viewing the terrace to take into the great colors of the sun set which paint the extraordinary scene within the palette.

Day 6-7: Exploring Serengeti National Park

Have breakfast after depart Ngorongoro Conservation Area and proceed east wards to the plains of the Serengeti.

These unique plains are known to go on forever and the scene of these most incredible wildlife are beautiful all over the world. The park has the annual migration of the millions of zebras, wildebeests, gazelles through the region in search of water and the pastures. There are also crocodiles that are predators to other animals.

After the beautiful morning, you will cross to the plains of Serengeti and reach the lodge, have lunch and after have a game drive in the afternoon. You will encounter the Great Plains with a host of resident animal species like the lions and the hyenas, giraffes, antelopes as well as bird species, this game drive will give you the best wildlife adventure in Tanzania.

Day 8:  Fly back to Arusha

Drive back to Arusha and the guide will either drop you to the airport and at the Hotel.

END OF SAFARI

Tour inclusions

• Professional Guide
• 4×4 safari vehicle
• Full Board Accommodation
• All activities detailed in the safari
• Park entrance fees
• Drinking water on the safari
• Airport transfer

Tour Exclusions

• Tanzania hotel fees( the eve of the safari and the night after the safari),
• Tips,
• Laundry services,
• Beverages/ drinks,
• international flights,
• Visas,
• Items of a personal nature,
• optional activities and any other extras not detailed i