A TASTE OF TENTED - SAFARI

 

DEPARTS: DAILY 

DURATION: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS

 

FROM: ARUSHA TOWN CENTRE DEPARTING AT 1400  

TO: ARUSHA TOWN CENTRE ARRIVING AT 1230 (APPROXIMATELY)

 

 

Accommodation 

Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Serengeti National Park Serengeti Explorer Camp*

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

*During April, May, November and early December Serengeti Explorer Camp is closed.  In these periods, we use mobile camping in Serengeti National Park.  

 

ITINERARY

Day 01 Arusha – Lake Manyara 

Afternoon join seat in vehicle safari and you depart Arusha and pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. At the town of Makuyuni you turn North West and continue the journey up through a scenic escarpment that brings you to your lodge, perched on the edge of the Rift Valley with stunning views over the distant Lake Manyara.

Overnight at your lodge on half board basis

 

Lake Manyara Serena

 

Day 02 Lake Manyara

Depart the lodge in the early morning after breakfast for game drives in Manyara National Park, viewing the abundance of game within the park.  Return to the lodge for lunch followed by a further afternoon game drive exploring the Lake Manyara National Park. 

Overnight at your lodge on full board basis

 

Day 03 Lake Manyara – Serengeti 

Leaving Lake Manyara behind, the journey continues North West across the stunning hilly countryside of Karatu and the highlands which is filled with wheat and coffee plantations, and then into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. From here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll hopefully start spotting game well before you enter into the park. Following a late lunch, the remainder of the day will be on a game drive. When you return to camp as the sun sets, the fire will be lit and you’ll be able to enjoy a nice warm shower before settling down to a relaxing evening taking in the night sounds of the bush.

Overnight at Serengeti Explorer Camp on a full board basis

 

Serengeti Explorer Camp

 

Day 04 Serengeti

Either morning and afternoon game drives with lunch at the camp or a full day game drive with picnic lunch.  Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Overnight at Serengeti Explorer Camp on a full board basis

 

Day 05 Serengeti

Either morning and afternoon game drives with lunch at the camp or a full day game drive with picnic lunch.  Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Overnight at Serengeti Explorer Camp on a full board basis

 

Serengeti Explorer Camp

 

Day 06 Serengeti – Ngorongoro 

After breakfast you depart for Ngorongoro Crater, viewing game across the vast Serengeti plains and stop off at Olduvai Gorge en route. Following a picnic lunch, you continue the journey to your lodge situated on the crater rimfor the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight at the lodge on a full board basis with picnic lunch

 

Day 07 Ngorongoro

A highlight awaits you this morning as you depart by 4x4 to explore what is commonly referred to as the World’s largest wildlife zoo. After breakfast, you’ll descend through the early morning’s mist and 2,000 feet into the crater with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the World’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the World’s seven natural wonders. Due to its size and diversity, the crater floor is comprised of several distinct habitats, ranging from forest, swamps, lakes and springs, to open grassland and some sandy dunes. It’s an awesome wildlife experience.  After picnic lunch visit Masai Village followed by return to the lodge in time for dinner and overnight. 

Overnight at the lodge on a full board basis with picnic lunch

 

Day 08 Ngorongoro - Arusha

After a relaxing breakfast, head south east towards the highlands and Karatu, the scenery gradually changes into wheat plains and coffee plantations, before heading down through the scenic Rift Valley escarpment with great views of Lake Manyara beyond. Once on the main Arusha – Dodoma road, the journey will pass through the Masai Steppe filled with many picturesque African villages as well as maize, coffee and banana plantations. Upon arrival into Arusha you are dropped off in the Town Centre for your onward arrangements. 

 

Optional Services

A hot air balloon safari with bush breakfast in Serengeti National Park can be arranged on days 4 and 5 at an additional cost of €395.00 per person.

 

Hot Air Balloon Trip

 

Cost Includes 

Meet and greet services

Assistance at the airport

Seat in vehicle safari 

Depart by 4x4 vehicle with an English speaking driver-guide 

Guaranteed window seat

Game drives and crater tour  

All accommodation and meals as specified 

All park fees and government taxes 

One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives 

During your stay at the shared mobile camp in Serengeti cost includes mineral water, soft drinks, local beer, and house wine (cost excludes champagne, spirits and vintage wines)

 

Cost Excludes

International flights 

Visas 

Airport tax (pay direct) 

Driver guide or local escort gratuities 

Drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance 

Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature

 

Additional remarks

We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.

 

Passenger Information

Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris. 

All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.

Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in