Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Pick Up (Kilimanjaro/ Arusha Airport)
Overview
Welcome to Tanzania! On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will meet by a representative who will escort you by way of road transfer to Arusha.
Sighting Seeing: Kilimanjaro Mountain (view)
Distance: From Kilimanjaro international Airport 45km
Time: 1hour and 30minutes
Accommodation in Arusha
Included in Price: Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire Overview
The park is famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. Visitation to the park in the June to November "the dry season" expectation is to see large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and Cape buffalo. Other common resident animals include waterbuck, giraffe, dik dik, impala, eland, Grant’s gazelle, vervet monkey, banded mongoose, and olive baboon.
Today you will drive to Tarangire for a full day game drive. Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, & impala. Predators include lion, cheetah & leopard
Once inside the park, you'll see the eponymous Tarangire River lined with acacia and Baobab Trees.
Distance:
Arusha to Tarangire 150 km, Time 2 hours’ drive
Accommodation in Tarangire
Included in Price: Fig Tree Lodge
About Tarangire
Is a national park in Tanzania the name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Overview
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration.
Early in the morning after breakfast, proceed directly to the Crater floor for a full day crater tour (Hot lunch included).
Ngorongoro Crater is usually open grassland and includes different kind of animals
Visit the world famous archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge, also known as the Cradle of Mankind. Explore the quaint little museum and marvel at the rugged landscape.
Distance
From Serengeti to Ngorongoro crater its 86 km, Time 2hours
Accommodation In Ngorongoro
Included in Price: Camping At Simba Campsite
About Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is in northern Tanzania. It’s home to the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and “big 5” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino). Huge herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse its plains during their annual migration. Livestock belonging to the semi-nomadic Maasai tribe graze alongside wild animals.
Day 4: Lake Manyara
Overview Lake Manyara
Today you will visit Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment it is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees & grassy flood plains.
Animals such as buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, mongoose, dik dik & zebra herds congregate on the grassy plains while the acacia woodland is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions & tusked elephants.
Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird life with more than 400 species being recorded.
Distance:
From Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara 32 km, Time 1 hour
Accommodation in Manyara National park
Included In Price: Fig Tree Lodge
About Lake Manyara National Park
At the Lake, there is large population of pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Maasai giraffe and impala roam the lakeshores and the forested valley slopes. A Lake Manyara safari is a fascinating experience, as the park also features a ground-water forest, acacia tortilis woodland and hot springs called Maji Moto.
Kilimanjaro Airport Drop Off
Depending on your flight, use your last morning to fit in a final, epic game drive. You will be picked up from your hotel or lodge by your private driver and taken to Kilimanjaro airport in time for your return journey home.
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Inclusive:
All Camping Equipment's
Pickup Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge
Transfers Drop Off from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodations as per itinerary (Lodges or Camping)
Unlimited Game drives through the National Parks
Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, especially designed for high end safari game drives
English/French/Spanish speaking private guide during the whole safari
Park Fees for all national parks
Ngorongoro Crater Fee
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (full board)
24/7 service from our local office in Tanzania
Reservation costs
All activities mentioned
Drinking water in our safari jeeps
Bird watching
Exclusive:
International flight tickets and visa
Tips
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Visit maasai village - 50 USD per person
Walking Tour in Ngorongoro Rim - 100 USD per person
Visit to Olduvai Gorge - 35 USD per person
Balloon Safari - $550 USD per person per day
Horse Ride in private reserve - $150 USD per person (ride among wildebeest and antelopes 2h duration, can be done during morning or afternoon
Walking Safari - $60 USD per person per day
Bike Ride in mto wa mbu village - $45 USD per person
Walking Tour in Mto Wa Mbu Village - $35 USD per person