SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
Duration: 6 days 5 nights
Activities and Interest: Cultural & Wildlife
Areas Visited: Arusha,Lake Mayara ,Ngorongoro crater,Serengeti National Park,Lake Natron,Olduvai Gorge
Enjoy authentic interactions with the Maasai,See the big cats,See more animals than you ever thought possible,See the Endless plains of the Serengeti
Arrive any time at Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. Transfer to Moivaro Lodge for dinner and overnight HB. (40 km, 30 minutes)
SAFARI DETAILS
Day 1:Lake Manyara National Park
Distance: 190km
Non – game viewing time : 4 hrs
After breakfast the tour departs. First stop is Arusha Town for any last minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards we head to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing. Late afternoon transfer to our private bush camp beside Lake
Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 2 :Lake Eyasi – Ngorongoro crater
Distance: 100km
Non – game viewing time : 4 hrs
Early morning hunt with the Bushmen, with tuition in survival skills. After transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 3 :Serengeti National park
Distance: 145km
Non – game viewing time : 3 – 4 hrs
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Then heard to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite
Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 4:Serengeti National Park
Non game-viewing travel time: 1 hour
After an early breakfast, Embark on a Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. ( Wildebeest migration game drive)Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Seronera Campsite
Day 5:Serengeti National Park – Lake Natron
Non game-viewing travel time: 4-5 hours
Distance: 300 km
After an early breakfast, Do a morning game drive then after do a game en route towards north Serengeti. Check out of the park at Klein’s gate then transfer to Lake Natron for an early dinner and over night. Go for an evening lake Natron walk for sunset if time permits. Dinner and overnight at Lake Natron Campsite.
Day 6:Lake Natron – Arusha
Non game-viewing travel time: 3 – 4 hours
Distance: 250 km
Night ascent & dawn summit bid, Oldoinyo Lengai (seismic conditions permitting). Optional waterfall hike and swim( Depending on what time your flight is leaving). After tranfer to Arusha for airport drop off or overnight. ( Extra cost for the overnight accommodation )
Lunch, and breakfast
SAFARI RATES
- $2,600 pp when 1 person travels alone
- $1,817 pp when 2 persons travel together
- $1,555 pp when 3 persons travel together
- $1,425 pp when 4 persons travel together
- $1,395 pp when 5 persons travel together
- $1,334 pp when 6 persons travel together
- $1,401 pp when 7 persons travel together
PRICE INCLUDES
- Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional, English speaking guide and safari cook
Meals according to travel plan
Mineral water (3 litre per day / person)
Overnight stays in tents
Tents, mattresses & camping equipment
All national park fees
PRICE EXCLUDES
- Sleeping bag
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending monies for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance
Any other expenses that are not in the “include list” above