7
Days Tarangire/ Lake Manyara/ Ngorongoro /
Serengeti.
Day 01: Arusha - Tarangire
A safari briefing at breakfast prepares you for an
exciting adventure. Depart for Tarangire National
Park, named after the river that flows through the
length of the park and provides a constant water
source for the thousands of animals making their
home here. Lunch at the camp/picnic lunch and enjoy
a late afternoon game drive. Dinner and Overnight at
the Tarangire/Kigongoni campsite.
This National Park, gazetted in 1970, is 118km away
from Arusha town, which covers an area off 2600sq km
that's about 1600 miles and derivers its name from
the Tarangire River that flows through the center of
the park. The river flows from south to
north/northwest and empties its water in Lake
Burungi. An exceptional collection of "Acacia
tortilis" and baobab trees ahs become synonymous
with the name Tarangire National Park. The best time
to visit Tarangire National Park to view the
wildlife is in dry season, from June-October.
Day 02: Tarangire – Lake Manyara
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Arrive in time for lunch at the camp/picnic lunch
followed by a late afternoon game drive. Lake
Manyara is home to numerous birds, elephants, tree-
climbing lions, hippos and buffaloes. Dinner and
Overnight at Lake Manyara Twiga/Jambo/Fig Tree
campsite.
Day 03: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater
You will have an early morning start to the
Ngorongoro Conservation area, host to the
“birthplace of man,” and home to a unique intact
caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in time for
lunch. Later, visit a Maasai village. Dinner and
Overnight at the Ngorongoro Simba Public campsite.
Day 04: Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater as the sun
rises. Descend 2000 feet below the rim of the crater
for a full day of spectacular game viewing. The
crater is home to abundant game, including the “Big
Five,” along with the black rhino, jackal and Cape
buffalo. Lunch is served picnic style on the crater
floor. Late afternoon you will drive to the
Ngorongoro Simba Public campsite for dinner and
Overnight.
Day 05: Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti
This morning drive to Olduvai Gorge for a short
visit to the site of the remains of prehistoric
“Nutcracker man.” Continue your journey to the
world’s best-known park, the Serengeti. Named after
the Masai word, “Siringet,” for endless plains of
short and long grass, the Serengeti is well known
for its large prides of lion, cheetah, packs of wild
dog and nearly a million or so wildebeest. Enjoy
lunch at the lodge and a late afternoon game viewing
drive Dinner and Overnight at the Seronera Public
campsite.
Day 06: Serengeti Full day
Enjoy two full days of morning and late afternoon
game drives. This day you have the opportunity to
take an early morning balloon safari (extra cost)
over the Serengeti Plains or continue with your
scheduled game drive. In the late afternoon, you
will head out for another game drive. Dinner and
Overnight at Seronera Public campsite.
Day 07: Serengeti - Arusha
Breakfast. Drive back to Arusha.
- Price includes:
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle with
pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing
- Services of a trained and experienced English
speaking driver/guide
- All camping equipments except sleeping bags
- Three meals per day prepared by our safari cook
- Game drives and all park entry fees
Not
included:
- International air transportation to and from Arusha
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas,
travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips
etc.