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Description
Explore the National Parks of Tanzania on an 8-day safari tour and visit Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Manyara & Arusha. Witness a landscape of diversity and nature at its finest. See the golden plains of the Serengeti, the lush exclusivity of Tarangire, the russets of Lake Natron, and the pink shimmer of flamingo on Soda Lake at the Ngorongoro Crater. Travel across a glorious patchwork of habitats framed eternally by deep blue skies, golden horizons, and the indigo of star-filled nights. Watch some of the most spectacular animals on the planet, including the Big Five.
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Day 1: Arusha to Arusha National Park expand_more
- Start at Arusha, a cheerful, bustling town filled with coffee houses and a lively buzz.
- Set off to the Arusha National Park, the jewel-like Lake Momella, and glimpse through the bronze bush where the Ngurduto Crater buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs, zebra and gazelle reside throughout the year.
- Set out afoot for a stroll that will offer the sensation of feeling Africa’s vibrant pulse through the soles of your shoes and experience the bush in infinite detail.
- Hike through the lush forest to a sparkling waterfall and, further to a magical place famous for the antics of the black and white colobus monkeys.
- Spend the evening gazing at the stars at a camp close to the park while the chef prepares a delicious meal for you.
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Day 2: Arusha National Park to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu expand_more
- After a tasty breakfast, head off to the lovely, quiet Tarangire National Park. It’s a huge park, with a diverse concentration of wildlife especially between July and October when the Tarangire River is in full flood.
- After a picnic lunch, drive to Mto wa Mbu and reach the campsite in the late afternoon.
- Relax and enjoy the African evening while enjoying a tasty dinner.
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Day 3: Mto wa Mbu to Lake Natron expand_more
- After a yummy breakfast, depart for Lake Natron, which is famous for its salinity and the unique consequences of this. The microorganisms that prefer an alkaline environment cause the lake’s russet tone.
- Explore a curious terrain of salt marshes and freshwater wetlands with its unique flora, leading to sparkling waterfalls. The lake is framed by the incredible Oldoinyo Lengai (Mountain of God in Maa, the language of Maasai people), an active volcano that carves out hornitos – incredible statues made of cooled lava.
- Spend the evening watching the pink sunset over this incredible landscape.
- Dinner will be served as the first stars appear.
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Day 4: Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park expand_more
- After breakfast, say goodbye to Lake Natron and arrive at the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
- Travel through the bustling towns of Loliondo and Wasso through Klein’s Gate at the northeast entrance to the park.
- Arrive at the campsite in the centre of the Serengeti and enjoy a delicious dinner in time for a good night’s sleep
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park expand_more
- After a nourishing breakfast, continue into the vast plains of the magnificent Serengeti, which is home to a diverse array of hundreds of species of animal and bird. Each moment of today’s adventure will stimulate your senses, your eyes alert for each new siting, your ears feasting on the calls, screeches, and buzz of life – or the still, dead silence of the hot noonday.
- Spot some of the park’s lesser-known but equally beautiful creatures, including eland, hyenas, gazelle, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, monkeys, baboons, hippo and rhino. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migrating from Eurasia, are a special bonus for bird-watchers.
- Enjoy a freshly cooked, delicious dinner at the campsite in Seronera, under the stars.
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Day 6: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater expand_more
- After breakfast, go for another drive through the sights and sounds of the Serengeti: the golden grasslands dotted with acacia, the endless blue of the skies, and the ever-changing sites: over here, you might see a rare tree-climbing lion – not as graceful as the leopard who is a lithe, natural climber – and towards the horizon a mixed herd of zebra and wildebeest grazing gently.
- After lunch, set off for the next adventure, which explores the unique Ngorongoro Crater.
- Spend overnight at Simba Camp, which is on the very rim of the Crater itself. This is an ideal place to rest and relax.
- Enjoy a drink watching the incredible colours of the sunset ranging over the savannah and the shadow of night creep into the caldera below.
- Enjoy a delicious dinner by starlight.
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Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu expand_more
- Wake up early in the morning to experience the Crater waking up.
- Spot the Big Five – lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and water buffalo – in a landscape lush with greens, olives, and gold topped with the intense blue of the Tanzanian sky.
- Stop for a cheeky picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos: older ones patiently sunning or muddying themselves while the youngsters play and splash.
- Begin the drive to the tranquillity of Fanaka Camp.
- Enjoy a hot, fresh, and tasty dinner under a sky packed full of stars.
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Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha expand_more
- Go on another early start fuelled by a decent breakfast to spot the wildlife as they are starting their day. Lake Manyara National Park nestles at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and is a patchwork of diverse landscapes: the shrubby expanse of the golden savannah, the narrow shores teeming with wildlife, and the still waters of Lake Manyara itself.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at the heart of the park, to the birds' calls and the buzzing of insects.
- Head for more wildlife spotting, say goodbye to the Lake and drive through Maasai bomas, baobab forest, and rolling savannah plains en route to Arusha.
What's Included
Safari Package Includes
- Transport (4×4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Camping & park fees
- Pick up and Drop
- Tent & mattress
- Professional English speaking safari guide & chef
- breakfasts; lunches; dinners
- 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee with meals
What's Excluded
Not Included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal items
- Tips for safari guide & chef
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 3240 Per Person |
| Child | |
| 1 To 1 | USD 0 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 3240 / person