7 days Safaris
- Places to visit: Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Overview
This program will reveal to you the most beautiful wildlife destinations of Tanzania.
Lake Manyara National Park, the smallest and yet beautiful park in northern Tanzania. Apart from the various fauna like lions perched in the umbrella acacia tree, one can also enjoy seeing beautiful flamingos along the Salt Lake. Serengeti Park, famous for its beautiful plains, Kopjes and annual migration of the wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and many other species. The extraordinary Ngorongoro crater, the ancient collapsed volcano which ended up forming as a Caldera, with more than 30,000 animals who have found refuge there. The Ngorongoro crater has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Itinerary
Pick up Kilimanjaro Airport transfer to Arusha, dinner and overnight at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha.
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Established in 1894, the Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is one of the oldest hotels in East Africa. Saturated with the history of a bygone era, the traditional ambience is effortlessly combined with the style and service you wish for when travelling. The hotel features 114 stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour gym, Parachichi a full-service restaurant, and as well as the famous Hatari Bar.Â
After breakfast you will depart with lunch boxes and head to Lake Manyara National Park about 2 hours drive. Another great day of beautiful scenery in the smallest park in northern Tanzania, Lake Manyara Park. Although it is of a rather small area around 330 sq. km, of which the lake alone represents 200 sq. km. Along the Rift Valley, the park is an exceptional site which allows the observation of wide variety of fauna such as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos etc. The edges of the lake are populated by thousands of flamingos in perpetual migration, and many pelicans, fish eagles, sacred ibises, crowned cranes and has more than 400 species of birds. It is not uncommon to observe a unique spectacle in Africa: the lions perched in the umbrella acacias.
Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge is nestled up against the Ngorongoro Forest Reserve offering stunning views over a working coffee plantation onto the forest. Catering to safari visitors, Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge is located between the villages of Rhotia and Karatu on the northern Tanzania safari circuit. The luxurious lodge is well situated for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
It takes just over 2 hours to reach the plains of the famous Serengeti National Park. Proclaimed a National Park in 1951 and was formally declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981. During this great morning, one begins to venture into the plains of Serengeti which are 30,000 sq. Km wide and offers the traveller magnificent panoramic views in northern Tanzania. The name is derived from a Maasai word “Siringit” which means “endless plains”. From the west of Ngorongoro, wildlife gradually regains control of the land. The day will be ended with game spotting in the plains before arriving at your overnight camp/lodge to continue with another adventure in the morning.
Dinner and Overnight at Ang’ata Serengeti Camp.
Ang'ata Serengeti camp
Ang’Ata Serengeti Camp: Your gateway to Serengeti’s wonders. Immerse yourself in the wild while enjoying luxurious tented accommodations. Wake up to breathtaking vistas, witness the Great Migration, and experience personalized service. With a perfect blend of adventure and comfort, Ang’Ata promises an authentic and unforgettable safari in the heart of Africa’s iconic landscapes.
An early morning departure for a great discovery of animal paradise, discover the Ngorongoro crater. Declared a world heritage site in 1979 by UNESCO, it is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. This collapsed volcano is about 20 km in diameter, with impressive walls which are 400 to 610 metres high and 1,600 metres above sea level, the bottom of the crater is predominantly open grassland, making it easy to observe wildlife. The landscape is made up of the Lerai forest, a sawmill forest of trees whose particularity is yellow acacias, lake Magadi where you can witness thousands of pink flamingos preening and reflecting in the still waters
and two swamps, Mandusi and Gorigor. Unlike national parks where all human activity is prohibited. Here at the conservation the Maasai and the animals co-exist together. When you arrive on the edge of the crater ridge, you discover a breathtaking view of this animal paradise descending into the crater.
After experiencing one of the World’s natural wonders the ascent to the rim begins, which marks the end of the amazing experience.
Dinner and overnight at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp.
Ang'ata Serengeti camp
Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, situated at the rim of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, invites you to immerse yourself in a remarkable wilderness encounter. With cozy tents blending modern comfort and classic safari vibes, the camp offers a front-row seat to spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Embark on an unparalleled safari journey while enjoying warm Tanzanian hospitality at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp.
After breakfast, 3 hours drive back to Arusha and drop off at the airport which marks the end of the safari.
For those continuing to Zanzibar, will be dropped off at Arusha airport for their onward trip.
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
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