6-Safari To Lake Manyara, Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater And Tarangire

Highlights

Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which supports a wide variety of animals

Enjoy a game drive at Serengeti National Park

Learn about nearby Masai villages, called Boma

Arusha

nature, safari, Jeep Safari

Group Tour

6 Days

Easy

English

Description

Embark on this Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari, starting with an exciting game drive at Tarangire National Park, famous for some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. Descend into the heart of Africa – the Serengeti National Park, and marvel at the Seronera River and continue to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and spot diverse wildlife, including herds of wildebeest, zebra and buffalos.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park
- Leave Moshi early morning and drive to Tarangire National Park for full-day game viewing until the afternoon with a picnic lunch en route. Enjoy wildlife including big groups of elephants, lion, zebra, baobab trees and much more. Then drive to camp / Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Game viewing drives = PM
Other activities (additional cost) = Visit to Masai Village*
Non-game-viewing travel time = 2½ hours
Day 2: Serengeti
- After breakfast, drive to Serengeti with a game en route till the sun sets. Enjoy wildlife at Seronera River and a fantastic view, then drive to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Game viewing drives = PM
Other activities (additional cost) = NIL
Non-game-viewing travel time = 6 hours
Day 3: Gurumet River
- After breakfast, spend a whole day game drive up to the western corridor, enjoy the endless plains at Serengeti, visit Gurumet River, home of crocodiles, then drive to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Game viewing drives = Full day
Other activities (additional cost) = Hot air balloon*
Non-game-viewing travel time = NIL
Day 4: Seronera River
- Early morning game drive at Seronera River is the best time to watch wildlife acting in the night, then drive to camp for branch breakfast, then continue with a game drive, then later drive to Ngorongoro conservation area, lodge/campsite for dinner and night.
Game viewing drives = PM
Other activities (additional cost) = Hike to crater rim* or visit Masai village*
Non-game-viewing travel time = 4 hours
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
- After driving to Ngorongoro crater floor for full day game viewing till later afternoon, drive to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
Game viewing drives = PM
Other activities (additional cost) = NIL
Non-game-viewing travel time = 3½ hours
Day 6: Lake Manyara
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara for full day game drive till late afternoon then drive back to Moshi
Game viewing drives = Early AM
Other activities (additional cost) = Visit to Masai Village*
Non-game-viewing travel time = 2 hours

What's Included

Transport for safari: Toyota land cruiser with (4wd) pop-up roof, fridge, charging sockets, and WiFi on-board

National Park fees & government taxes

Driver guide & Assistant

English-speaking professional guide

Camping gear

Camping/Lodging fees

Salary for driver and cook

Three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner & mineral water) contain an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. Also known as a three-course meal or a standard-course meal. We also provide vegetarian meals on special requests.

1.5 L of mineral drinking water.

Tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, cooking equipment and eating utensils

Please note all prices are subject to change if Tanzania National Park entry fees or Tanzania Government Tax and/or VAT rates change.

What's Excluded

Tips for driver and cook

Extra activities like visiting Maasai village etc.

Extra personal needs like alcohol, cigarette, etc.

Concession fee if lodging

Tips not included for driver ($25- $30/day) and assistant/chef ($25/day) Obligatory.

All accommodations during the safari are included in your booking, however, accommodations before and after the safari are excluded. We can book extra nights for you in Moshi if necessary.

What To Bring

Passport, itinerary, travel insurance docs and eTickets

It seems obvious, but we would be remiss if we didn't put this at the top of the list of what you must pack for your safari.

Prescription meds

Remember to put your prescription medications in your hand luggage (in case your check-in bag goes astray... it happens!)…and make sure you have enough of each type to last your entire safari.

Prescription glasses (sunglasses, hat, sunblock, insect repellant et al.)

If you wear prescription glasses, pack more than one set (in case you lose one or they get broken). You will be outdoors for much of the time, so be prepared. Pack a hat, sunblock, long sleeves, and lip balm. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSECT REPELLENT, AS THERE ARE TSETSE FLIES IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK!

Camera, video and binoculars

While most people will remember to take their camera and/or video (or will use their mobile phone), not everyone thinks they need binoculars!

Binoculars are ESSENTIAL for optimum wildlife viewing on safari (and a GOOD pair of binoculars will make a BIG difference to your safari). We strongly recommend a pair of binoculars on safari. Get the most expensive you can afford (at least 8x or 10x magnification). I WILL ALSO PROVIDE A PAIR FROM MY STORE.

Africa is a photographer’s dream. Not only does the boundless wildlife come in all shapes and sizes, but the continent is also blessed with stunning landscapes, colourful people and fabulous light! Don’t miss out. Buy a camera if you don’t already have one.

Clothes and toiletries

Of course, you’re not going to forget clothes! But are you taking the right clothes…and are you within those weight restrictions your travel agent told you about for those light aircraft flights?

Most international airlines restrict your check-in luggage to around 20 to 30kgs (55 lbs). However, if your safari itinerary includes light aircraft flights, this can mean as little as 12 to 15 kgs (sometimes including your hand luggage!).

Don’t panic! Remember, a same-day laundry service is usually available in most safari camps and lodges. This means you DO NOT need a change of clothes for each day you are on safari! The exception will be for mobile tented safaris, where it is often difficult to offer a laundry service due to the mobile nature. It may also be possible to leave a bag with the charter company, or person meeting you, for the duration of the safari portion. When in doubt, ASK US PLEASE!

Casual but comfortable

Casual, comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year when on safari. Whilst you may elect to start a completely new safari ‘wardrobe’, it is unnecessary to look like an extra on the set of Out of Africa! Apart from selecting reasonably neutral or ‘non-bright’ coloured clothing, safari wear is generally casual and practical. Be sure you take clothes that you feel comfortable in – especially regarding your walking/hiking boots. The newer quick-drying fabrics, shirts with ventilation and trousers that convert into shorts are all worth considering.

Layering is key

Wearing clothes in layers is the most practical way to cope with fluctuating day/night temperatures and cool evenings whilst on safari. As the day warms up, you can peel off another layer. Then you can put them back on as it begins to cool toward evening. Here are the "must-haves" to pack for your safari:

T-shirt, shirt or blouse - long sleeves and collars help to protect from the sun and mosquitoes

Fleece or warm jacket

A pair of safari trousers - those that zip off at the knees are convenient, too

Comfortable walking shoes (or boots) and socks

Hat

Bandanna or cotton scarf and a sarong (kanga, pareo, kikoi)

Maybe a pair of open sports sandals for general daytime use in warmer months

Swimsuit - several lodges and camps have swimming pools

An elegantly casual outfit for dinner at the more brilliant hotels

A light, compact raincoat if it is likely you will encounter rain

Slippers or sandals

And, of course, your undergarments

Dull and/or neutral colours are more suitable for safari; white and/or bright colours are impractical as they tend to stand out – not advisable on a walking safari. Cotton clothing is recommended, although the newer synthetic safari clothing lines are quick-drying and highly comfortable.

Check the weather

Ask your travel agent (or check online) and find out what the weather will be like where you are going. You may not need any severe cold weather gear (which will help with the luggage limit!).

Phone, music, tablet or laptop

You must pack your phone, music, tablet or laptop for your safari and their respective chargers and country-specific adaptor plugs.

Preventative pharmaceuticals

This is just a fancy way of saying ‘meds’ – stuff you need, just in case the worst happens diarrhoea, headaches, heartburn, insect repellent, hand sanitiser, bites (antihistamine), indigestion, sore throat (lozenges), eye drops, and most important – anti-malarial tablets (I DO NOT RECOMMEND).

Odds & ends

A good torch (flashlight) is a must. It can be pitch black in the bush or your tent in the middle of the night. A rechargeable torch is ideal, but a small battery-powered torch is sufficient. The new LED miner’s lights that fit on your head (and leave your hands free) are also a good option. A more miniature (pencil) torch for emergencies or looking at star maps is also worth considering. Most camps will provide a torch or will walk you back to your tent as required, but being self-sufficient is always a good idea.

A good book. It never hurts to have an exciting book when travelling. You never know when you will be delayed at the airport or fall victim to Africa time!

A travel diary or journal is something we recommend. You will see and experience so much in such a short period on safari that the only way to maintain a good record will be to write it down. It does require discipline but will serve as an invaluable record of your safari adventure.

Hand luggage

Firstly, restrict your hand luggage to one item only, if for no other reason than more than one item makes travel that much harder. And, yes, a handbag qualifies as a second item! That one item should be of a size acceptable as airline carry-on luggage.

If you are a photographer, then this will mean you must have sufficient space in your camera bag for travel documents, your prescription medication and/or glasses, binoculars and even a change of clothes.

Remember that restrictions on what can and cannot be taken on board an aircraft are still in place – including for liquids, flammables and sharp objects. The rules change frequently, so please double-check and take heed.

Finally, don’t forget your sense of humour, patience and some common sense!

A word (or two) of warning:

It is not advisable to wear any form of clothing that may be construed as “camouflage”. By this, we mean any form of brown/green “combat” style colouring. Even if it is the latest fashion statement - and even if it is your 14-year-old wearing it - and even if it is just a cap. Many African authorities have a disproportionate phobia about such garments, which could result in you being questioned or harassed by the police. It can potentially cause you grief, so don’t do it.

Do not take any expensive personal jewellery on safari. Be minimalist or take only those everyday items you usually wear, like your wedding band and inexpensive earrings.

About securing your luggage, we would strongly suggest using one or more combination locks to secure zips together if your suitcase does not have its locking mechanism. Luggage tampering in airports does occur, unfortunately. Luggage straps around your suitcase can also deter, whilst shrink-wrapping facilities are available at some airports.

NO SHORT SKIRTS – ESPECIALLY ZANZIBAR!!!!

Meeting Point

Kilimanjaro International Airport - KIA (JRO), Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.

6-Safari To Lake Manyara, Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater And Tarangire

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Serengeti

Day 3: Gurumet River

Day 4: Seronera River

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Lake Manyara

What's Included

What's Excluded

What To Bring

Meeting Point

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6-Safari To Lake Manyara, Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater And Tarangire

Highlights

Description

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Serengeti

Day 3: Gurumet River

Day 4: Seronera River

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Lake Manyara

What's Included

What's Excluded

What To Bring

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

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Price On Request

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