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A family safari in Tanzania is the ultimate family holiday. It is adventurous, exciting and offers a great variety, from wildlife and cultural activities to tropical beach life. Most of the safari camps and lodges have great swimming pools and welcome children. Since this is a private safari tour, you are in control of how much time you spend on game drives or at the beach. This Family Safari is a great mix of amazing wildlife, culture, sunshine, friendly people and fabulous beaches.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. This hotel offers a spa and swimming pool and the meals include several varieties of pizzas baked on site, a big hit with children. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we drive in about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, which is a true paradise for elephant and bird lovers. It is home to the largest population of elephants in East Africa and more than 550 bird species. Moreover the landscape is incredible diverse and giant baobab trees scatter the park. We will have a delicious picnic lunch in the park. In the afternoon we drive to Tarangire Safari Lodge, which has an outdoor pool and paddling pool. This lodge is built on an high ridge with panoramic views over the Tarangire River.
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a day of game driving in this elephant and bird paradise. Tarangire still has an authentic rawness and is as ‘wild’ as it gets in the northern circuit. The lively Silale swamp is certainly one of the highlands of Tarangire. Here you can also see the largest selections of breeding birds anywhere in the world, including orange-bellied parrots, lovebirds and the largest flying bird, the Kori Bustard. The swamp is also the place to see lots of leopards and lions. Instead of a full day game driving you can also choose to return to Tarangire Safari Lodge for lunch or to relax at the swimming pool in the afternoon.
Day 4: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti, passing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its beautiful scenery. In the afternoon we arrive at Serengeti Sopa Lodge. This lodge is located on the edge of the Rift Valley Escarpment with great views across the Serengeti plains and has a large outdoor swimming pool. Relax at the pool and enjoy dinner before you get a good night’s rest.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Flat-topped acacia trees and rivers dot the landscape. The Big Five and all three African big cats are abundant, but also several very rare species like the black rhino, pangolin, black-and-white colobus monkey, Oryx and wild dog. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of the world’s most famous park. Wildlife viewing in the Serengeti is good throughout the year, but if you want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, you need to be in the right area at the right time. Depending on what time (season) you choose to go on safari, your guide knows where to go in the Serengeti. Watching an endless stream of millions of wildebeest and zebra thundering the vast plains of the Serengeti, crossing rivers, is absolutely mesmerising. We return to Serengeti Sopa Lodge in the afternoon.
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
This morning we drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. It is home to all of Africa’s famous wildlife and has its own unique ecosystem. The view from the rim into the crater floor is simply unreal with its pastel-coloured landscape and wildlife roaming the floor. Animals spotting is easy in this largely flat and open crater floor. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Lunch will be served at a lovely lakeshore in the crater. Dinner and overnight is at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, which has lovely gardens and a beautiful swimming pool.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Zanzibar Island
It’s time to relax and wash off the safari dust with a dip in the Indian Ocean. We drive in about 2.5 hours to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area to transfer you to the Breezes Beach Club. This resort has everything you need for the prefect beach holiday; a long sandy beach, a freeform pool, 4 restaurants, several bars and a spa. Settle in and let the friendly staff look after you for the next 3 days.
Days 8 – 10: Zanzibar Island
Spend the next 3 days on this tropical island at leisure. Enjoy the world’s most beautiful white sandy beaches or explore the rich coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. This island offers a wealth of activities, from snorkelling and sailing to island hopping, spice tours and cultural tours in the fascinating old Stone Town. You can also choose to stay at the resort and spend your time at the beach or swimming pool. Breezes Beach Club is a family owned hotel and children are made especially welcome.
Day 11: Departure
Enjoy breakfast and prepare to depart. Your driver will bring you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight. If your flight home is booked from Kilimanjaro or Arusha, we can book the relevant domestic flight for you and arrange any overnight accommodation and transfers you may need.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your stay on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
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Tanzania is one of the best places in Africa for birders due to the variety of landscapes and ecosystems. It has a bird list of over 1,100 bird species. Birding is good throughout the year, but the best from November to April when the migratory birds from north Africa and Europe are present. At this time, many birds are nesting and breeding. This safari takes you to the popular birding destinations in northern Tanzania. Day 1: Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to the luxurious Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. This hotel is located on the foothills of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we drive in about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. This elephant and bird paradise is incredible diverse and giant baobab trees scatter the park. Tarangire still has an authentic rawness and is as ‘wild’ as it gets in the northern circuit. You can spot here more than 550 bird species, including the osprey, marabou, white pelican, vultures, woodland kingfisher, red billed hornbill, yellow necked spur fowl, white face whistling duck and pygmy falcons. In the afternoon we drive to Tarangire Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight. This lodge lies among the ancient baobab trees and grassland of the national park.
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
Full day bird watching in Tarangire National park. The lively Silale Swamp is one of the highlands of Tarangire. Here you can see the largest selections of breeding birds anywhere in the world, including orange-bellied parrots, lovebirds, yellow billed stork, hoopoe, lilac breasted roller and the largest flying bird, the Kori Bustard. The swamps is also the place to see lots of leopards and lions. Late afternoon we return to Tarangire Sopa Lodge, where you can enjoy the outdoor pool and bar that overlook the Serengeti.
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
Another full day bird watching in Tarangire National park, which is considered to offer the best year-round birdwatching in Tanzania. At the end of the afternoon we return to Tarangire Sopa Lodge which as excellent views of the surrounding plains.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
En route towards the Serengeti we drive through Olduvai Gorge, also known as the ‘cradle of mankind’. At this site the earliest human skull in the world was discovered and footsteps dating back three million years. This place is prehistoric and significant in understanding the early human evolution. Ulduvai Gorge is a steep valley of about 50 km (32 mi) long, situated in the Great Rift Valley, in the eastern part of the Serengeti. After this visit we set off to Seronera Wildlife Lodge, in central Serengeti, for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Full day bird watching in Serengeti National park. Over 500 bird species fly above the savannah, in the forest and around the many rivers in the Serengeti. You can spot, secretary bird, lilac breasted roller, black eagles, raptors, kori bustard and many more. One of the top birding spots is Lake Ndutu where you can see a fabulous selection of birds, including the grey- breasted spurfowl, fischer’s lovebird, red-billed hornbill, rufous-tailed weaver, yellow-throated sandgrouse, white-tailed lark, karamoja apalis, grey-crested helmet-shrike and superb starling with its multi-colored feathers. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 7 : Serengeti National Park
This second day of birding in the Serengeti we set off to another area in the Serengeti. Spot the many beautiful bird species and the other big game you encounter during the game drive. In the afternoon we return to Serengeti Sopa Lodge. This lodge is located on the edge of the Rift Valley Escarpment with great views across the Serengeti plains and has a large outdoor swimming pool. Relax at the pool and enjoy dinner before you get a good night’s rest.
Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro
This is the last morning of birding in Serengeti National Park while we drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon we arrive at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, which is perched on the crater rim. Large binoculars are placed along the balcony edge, making it possible to view the animals on the crater floor.
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast, we descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for wildlife and bird watching till late afternoon. This collapsed volcano is home to all of Africa’s famous wildlife and has its own unique ecosystem. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. The crater offers also excellent birding with species like the golden winged sun bird, jackson’s widow, tacazze sun bird, rufous tailed weaver and livingstone’s turaco. Between September and April the migrants also inhabit the crater. Late in the afternoon we drive to Bougainvillea Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 10: Lake Manyara National Park
This morning we head to Lake Manyara National Park, which is famous for its massive soda lake crowded with flamingos, troops of baboons, tree-climbing lions and the breathtaking scenery. The soda lake attracts so many birds and you can spot about 400 bird species in this park such as hornbills, pelicans, vultures, ash starling, spotted morning thrush and the lilac breasted rollers. In the afternoon we go for dinner and overnight to Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge.
Day 11: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
This is the last morning you can enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna in this small but scenic park. After this last game drive we go back to Arusha where you have some time to relax at the lodge and stay for overnight. Dinner and overnight at Maasailand Safari Lodge which offer great views of Mount Meru.
Day 12: Departure
Today your safari adventure has come to an end. We bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
Why choose a safari in Southern Tanzania?
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Combine the natural beauty of Tanzania and Kenya on this outstanding Kenya Tanzania Safari. Visit the greatest parks and reserves and witness the largest overland migration of mammals in the Masai Mara and Serengeti. Soak up the sights and sounds of one of the most beautiful places on earth. It doesn’t get any better than this.
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to Nairobi Serena Hotel. This hotel is close to Nairobi city. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your journey starts in the morning.
Day 2: Nairobi
After breakfast your guide briefs you on your safari in Kenya and the optional activities. Today you can choose to visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, the animal orphanage or a development project. You can also choose to relax at the hotel.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast you safari starts with an 1.5 hours’ drive to Lake Naivasha. This ride will take you down the escarpment with beautiful views of the Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha is one of Kenya’s beautiful lakes, fringed by papyrus swamps, forests and acacia woodland. You can spot a great variety of animals too along the lake shores, like giraffes, buffaloes and colobus monkeys. Enjoy the many hippos in the lake on a 1 hour boat tour. We will pass Crescent Island where zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest and many other animals live. Naivasha is known as a world class birding destination and you can find unique birds here. At the end of the day we arrive at Lake Naivasha Country Club for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning we depart after breakfast for a long drive to the Masai Mara. This game reserve is known for the Big Five (leopard, lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo) but even more so for the annual migration of the wildebeest. The Mara is part of the Serengeti plains which lies for the biggest part in Tanzania. After checking into your hotel there and a late lunch we go on a game drive in the Mara. End the day with dinner and overnight at Keekorok Lodge.
Day 5 – Masai Mara National Reserve
At the crack of dawn it is time to quickly dress, grab a cup of coffee and go for a game drive. The early morning hours are the best for spotting a kill since it is still cool. You also might see a wonderful sunrise. After about 2 hours you will return to the lodge for breakfast. Enjoy some time to unwind at the lodge as we use the rest of the afternoon for more game drives. If you wish you can also stay at the lodge for some relaxing.
Day 6: Masai Mara – Isebanya Border
Your stay in Kenya has nearly come to an end. After an early breakfast we will drive to the Isebanya border between Kenya and Tanzania where we arrive just before lunch. Here you will say goodbye to your Kenyan driver/guide, cross the border and meet with your new Tanzanian driver/guide. Head for Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive. At the end of the afternoon we arrive at Kenzan Luxury Camp for overnight. Here you are in the heart of the wilderness where you can experience the real “Out of Africa” feeling.
Day 7 – Serengeti National Park
Full day of game drives on the endless plains of the Serengeti. Discover why this is one of the best places in Africa to go on safari. Flat-topped acacia trees and rivers dot the savannah. The abundance and variety of wildlife in this beautiful park is unsurpassed. It is the best place to witness the Big Five (rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion) and the largest overland migration of wildlife on earth. If you want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, you need to be in the right area at the right time. Depending on what time (season) you choose to go on safari, your guide knows where to go in the Serengeti. At the end of the day you return to Kenzan Luxury Camp for a “sundowner” and overnight.
Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
We leave the camp early in the morning and set off for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. If you stand on the rim and look below, the majesty of nature lays out before you. The burst of colours is mind-blowing: a large blue lake with pink flamingos, yellow acacias, dense green jungle, fluffy white clouds in a sky that changes from blue, to pink, to orange. This spectacular arena is home to the Big Five and the densest population predators found anywhere in Africa. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the crater floor as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. At the end of the afternoon we leave the crater and drive to the nearby village Karatu for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House.
Day 9: Karatu – Mto wa Mbu
In 1 hour we drive in the morning to the lively village Mto wa Mbu. This small village lies at the foot of the Rift Valley and is a colourful mix of 120 African tribes. We can stop here for a break to watch the daily life of the villagers or visit the local market. We continue to visit an Maasai boma (Maasai village) located on a hill in Esilalei where you can learn about the lifestyle and rituals of this colorful tribe. In the afternoon we proceed to Maramboi Tented Camp, situated on the shores of Lake Manyara. If you are lucky, while relaxing on the swimming pool deck, zebras and giraffes will come close to meet and greet.
Day 10: Tarangire National Park – Arusha
Enjoy a full day game driving in elephant and bird paradise Tarangire. The landscape is incredible diverse and giant baobab trees scatter the park. Tarangire still has an authentic rawness and is as ‘wild’ as it gets in the northern circuit. The lively Silale swamp is one of the highlands of Tarangire. Here you can see the largest selections of breeding birds anywhere in the world, including orange-bellied parrots, lovebirds and the largest flying bird, the Kori Bustard. The swamps is also the place to see lots of leopards and lions. At the end of the afternoon we leave the park and drive to Arusha for a delicious dinner and overnight stay at Machweo Wellness Retreat & Fine Dining.
Day 11: Arusha departure
Today your safari adventure has come to an end. We bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
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You dream of visiting the Serengeti to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration? Immerse yourself in a natural world that goes beyond anything you might have seen in wildlife documentaries. Galloping hooves, clouds of dust, sounds of grunting fills the air and predators lie in wait. Watching an endless stream of mammals thundering the plains of the Serengeti, crossing rivers, is absolutely mesmerising. This wildebeest migration safari takes you to the right area in the Serengeti, at the right time.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to the Maasailand Safari Lodge in Arusha. This lodge has a beautiful view of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara
This morning we drive in 1.5 hours from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park where your safari starts. The massive soda lake crowded with flamingos, the tree-climbing lions and the breathtaking scenery is what made Lake Manyara National Park famous. This smaller wildlife reserve is incredibly diverse. You can also spot hundreds of olive baboons, elephants, hippos and if you are lucky Manyara’s tree climbing lions. It is also a perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment. After your game drive we head to Lake Manyara Jambo campsite for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
En route towards the Serengeti we drive through Olduvai Gorge, also known as the ‘cradle of mankind’. At this site the earliest human skull in the world was discovered and footsteps dating back three million years. Therefore this place is prehistoric and significant in understanding the early human evolution. Ulduvai Gorge is a steep valley of about 50 km (32 mi) long, situated in the Great Rift Valley, in the eastern part of the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive on the way to the central area of the Serengeti, also called Seronera. Dinner and overnight at the Seronera Public Campsite.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Rise up early in the morning for a full day game viewing in the central Seronera area. Due this unique ecosystem, Seronera supports a much greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti. The large amount of prey also draws the highest population of predators. Hence it is one of the best places in Africa to spot large predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. You can also see elephants, zebras, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest and many more on any given day. The best time to see the Great Wildebeest Migration in Seronera is around April and May. At this time the Seronera is really crowded and you can see huge columns of hundreds of thousands wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. It’s truly an impressive sight to witness millions of mammals thunder across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Public campsite.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast we drive toward the beautiful Ngorongoro crater. If you stand on the rim and look below, the majesty of nature lays out before you. The burst of colours is mind-blowing: a large blue lake with pink flamingos, yellow acacias, dense green jungle, fluffy white clouds in a sky that changes from blue, to pink, to orange. This spectacular arena is home to the Big Five and the densest population predators found anywhere in Africa. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the crater floor as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa lodge. It is set high on the crater rim with quick access down to the crater floor.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After breakfast we drive back to Arusha for lunch and some last minute shopping en route. After lunch we bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home. This is where your safari adventure has come to an end.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
Fun things to do in Zanzibar
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This 7-days walking safari in the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands is a great way to get close to nature. Your senses thrum to life on this hike through hilly grasslands, craters, valleys, lakes, waterfalls and local Maasai villages. Immerse yourself in the Tanzanian nature and culture. Experience serenity, solitude and the beauty Ngorongoro Conservation Area has to offer. From the active volcano Oldoinyo Lengai to the wildlife at the Empakai Crater lake and the amazing views of the colorful Lake Natron.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to the luxurious Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. This hotel is located on the foothills of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning we drive from Arusha towards the Ngorongoro Crater in about 3 hours. The view from the rim into the crater floor is simply unreal with its pastel-coloured landscape and wildlife roaming the floor. Enjoy a half day game drive in the crater. Animals spotting is easy in this largely flat and open crater floor. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Lunch will be served at a lovely lakeshore in the crater. At the end of the afternoon we drive to Nainokanoka village for dinner and overnight at the campsite. This campsite is located at the rim of the Olmoti Crater. If there is time left we can take a short walk around the crater.
Day 3: Nainokanoka – Kamnana
After breakfast your walking safari in the Ngrongoro Highlands starts. We walk through the Embulimbuli Depression at the rim of Ngorongoro and follow the animal trails passing grasslands and forests. After an exciting day we arrive at Kamnana village where we will overnight and have dinner at the Kamnana campsite.
Day 4: Kamnana – Empakai Crater
Early morning we rise up and follow the trail through the forests, open grassland and bushland to the rim of the Empakai Crater. From this point the views are spectacular. On a clear day you can see the active volcano Oldoinya Lenga, the Great Rift Valley and Lake Natron. The Empakai Crater has a large deep lake on the crater floor and is about 6 km wide. We descent into the crater following a trail through a thick forest. The serenity of this place is amazing. Here you can still experience solitude and peace. Down at the crater floor you can game big animals like elephants, buffaloes and hyenas but also beautiful birds. In the afternoon we return to the rim of the crater for dinner and an overnight stay at the Empakai Campsite.
Day 4: Empakaai – Naiyobi Maasai village
After a good breakfast we depart for a walk around the crater rim to descend to the Maasai village Naiyobi. Later afternoon we spend time with the local Maasai people who are very friendly and show you their culture, traditions and daily way of life. Overnight will be at Yellow Acacia Campsite, the Acacia trees forest near the village.
Day 5: Naiyobi – Mounwongoni village
Today we walk downhill to Mounwongoni Maasai Village in about 6 hours (11 km). The trail is dusty and goes primarily downhill, off the crater highlands. We overnight at the camp on the edge of the village.
Day 6: Mounwongoni – Oldoinyo Lengai
In the morning we leave the camp to walk to the floor of Mount Lengai where we set the camp near the Ngare Sero River. Spend the day relaxing at the waterfall, taking a refreshing bath.
Day 7: Oldoinyo Lengai – Arusha
Rise up very early in the morning (3 or 4 am) to summit Oldoinya Lengai (Mount Lengai). This is a volcanic mountain and the third highest mountain in the Tanzania (2,886 m/9,469 ft). Due to the heat the volcano produces, it is only possible to climb it at night when the air is much cooler. At the summit you can enjoy the stunning views of Lake Natron and the surrounding area. In the Maasai language the name Oldoinyo Lengai means ‘ Mountain of God’. Around lunchtime we arrive at the camp and head out on game drive around Lake Natron. Unwind at the lake, famous for the huge flocks of pink flamingos, before returning to Arusha.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add game drives or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
Fun things to do in Zanzibar
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]]>This Tanzania Zanzibar Safari takes you from the best wildlife spots to the tropical beaches of Zanzibar. Discover Tanzania’s natural wonders, like the world’s largest wildlife migration in the Serengeti and the densest population of predators in the Ngorongoro Crater. Relax in paradise, after the heat, dust and excitement of this safari adventure. Feel the salt sea breeze while you step barefoot in the white sand and take a dip in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to the luxurious Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. This hotel is located on the foothills of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Days 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Today we drive in 1.5 hours to Lake Manyara National Park. The blend of diverse habitats and wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park is unlike anything else you see in northern Tanzania. This park is not dominated by savannah, but by an enormous soda lake with huge flocks of flamingos. You can spot hundreds of olive baboons, elephants, giraffes, hippos and if you are lucky Manyara’s tree climbing lions. It is also a perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Tarangire National Park
On your second safari day we head to the elephant and bird paradise: Tarangire National Park. It is home to the largest population of elephants in East Africa and also more than 550 bird species. After a game drive we drive to Tarangire Sopa Lodge which lies among the ancient baobab trees and grassland of the national park.
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
Start the day with a game drive in this beautiful park. Tarangire still has an authentic rawness and is as ‘wild’ as it gets in the northern circuit. The lively Silale swamp is one of the highlands of Tarangire. Here you can see the largest selections of breeding birds anywhere in the world, including orange-bellied parrots, lovebirds and the largest flying bird, the Kori Bustard. The swamps is also the place to see lots of leopards and lions. Late afternoon we return to Tarangire Sopa Lodge which has a beautiful pool and restaurant.
Day 5: Tarangire National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
Early in the morning, after breakfast, we drive in about 2 hours to the Ngorongoro Crater. This collapsed volcano is home to all of Africa’s famous wildlife and has its own unique ecosystem. Due to the year-round supply of fresh water, wildlife has no need to migrate. That’s why today the crater is home to the highest concentration wildlife in Africa. Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Wildlife lodge, which is perched on the crater rim. Large binoculars are placed along the balcony edge, making it possible to view the animals on the crater floor.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater today on a full day game viewing. Early in the morning it can be cloudy at the rim, but when the clouds drift away with the wind, a blue sky opens and the majesty of nature lays out before you. The view from the rim into the crater floor is almost unreal with its pastel-coloured landscape and wildlife roaming the floor. Animals spotting is easy due to the largely flat and open crater floor. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Lunch will be served at a lovely lakeshore in the crater. At the end of the afternoon we drive to Seronera Wildlife Lodge, in the heart of Africa’s most famous park, the Serengeti.
Days 7: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day of game drives in Africa’s most famous national park, Serengeti. Flat-topped acacia trees and rivers dot the landscape. The Big Five and all three African big cats are abundant, but also several very rare species like the black rhino, pangolin, black-and-white colobus monkey, Oryx and wild dog. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of the world’s most famous park. In the afternoon we drive back to Seronera Wildlife Lodge. All rooms in this lodge are decorated in African style and offer magnificent views over the Serengeti plains. Enjoy the swimming pool, overlooking the park.
Day 8: Serengeti National Park
On this second day of your stay in Serengeti National Park, we will set out to another part of the Serengeti. This park is immense and spans roughly 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq. mi), so there is so much to explore on a game drive. Wildlife viewing in the Serengeti is good throughout the year, but if you want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, you need to be in the right area at the right time. Depending on what time (season) you choose to go on safari, your guide knows where to go in the Serengeti. Watching an endless stream of millions of wildebeest and zebra thundering the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of fresh water and grass, is absolutely mesmerising. Late afternoon we return to Seronera Wildlife Lodge.
Days 9 – 13: Serengeti – Arusha – Zanzibar Island
In the early morning we leave the lodge in the Serengeti and set off towards Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar (about 2 hours). Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area to transfer you to your lodge in Zanzibar. Spend the next few days on this tropical island at leisure. Enjoy the world’s most beautiful white sandy beaches or explore the rich coral reefs in the Indian Ocean. This island offers a wealth of activities, from snorkelling and sailing to spice tours and cultural tours in the fascinating old Stone Town. On day 13 your driver will bring you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight. Accommodation?
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your stay on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Fun things to do in Zanzibar
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
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]]>You want to go on safari and experience the world’s most amazing wildlife and nature without sacrificing any comfort? This 8-days safari takes you to the four best parks in northern Tanzania while staying in luxury safari loges and camps, whose stunning locations are second to none. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature in elephant and bird paradise Tarangire, witness the world’s largest overland migration of mammals in the Serengeti and spot black rhinos on the pastel-coloured crater floor of the Ngorongoro.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Settle into Ngare Sero Mountain Lodge, amid tropical gardens and forest, at the slopes of Mount Meru. Relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
This morning we drive in about 1.5 hours to one of the smaller national parks, Lake Manyara. This park is not dominated by savannah, but by an enormous soda lake with huge flocks of flamingos. You can spot hundreds of olive baboons, elephants, hippos and if you are lucky Manyara’s tree climbing lions. It is also a perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, where you can overlook Lake Manyara from the lovely infinity pool.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast we drive to Africa’s most famous national park, Serengeti. Flat-topped acacia trees and rivers dot the landscape. We head to the central area of the park, called Seronera. Due to its unique ecosystem, Seronera supports a much greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti. The large amount of prey also draws the highest population of predators. It is one of the best places in Africa to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. You can see elephants, zebras, giraffes and many other species on any given day. We arrive in time for a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in this area of Serengeti National Park. Afterward we drive to the luxurious Four Season Safari Lodge. Enjoy the infinity pool overlooking a wildlife waterhole.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Explore the Serengeti today during morning and afternoon game drives. Wildlife viewing in the Serengeti is good throughout the year, but if you want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, you need to be in the right area at the right time. Depending on what time (season) you go on safari, your guide knows where to go in the Serengeti. Watching an endless stream of millions of wildebeest and zebra thundering the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of fresh water and grass, is absolutely mesmerising. Return to the Four Seasons Safari Lodge in the afternoon where you can enjoy the pool, spa services, fitness centre, kids club and delicious food.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
On this last day of your stay in Serengeti National Park, we will set out to another part of the Serengeti. This park is immense and spans roughly 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq. mi), so there is so much to explore on a game drive. The flora and fauna have remained almost unchanged over the past hundreds of centuries. The Big Five and all three African big cats are abundant, but also several very rare species like the black rhino, pangolin, black-and-white colobus monkey, Oryx and wild dog. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of the world’s most famous park. In the afternoon we leave Serengeti and drive to your Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, set on the crater rim overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Explore one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders today on a full day game viewing. This collapsed volcano is home to all of Africa’s famous wildlife and has its own unique ecosystem. The view from the rim into the crater floor is simply unreal with its pastel-coloured landscape and wildlife roaming the floor. Animals spotting is easy in this largely flat and open crater floor. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Lunch will be served at a lovely lakeshore in the crater. At the end of the afternoon we leave the crater and return to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. This lodge has a rim-flow swimming pool, Spa, game room and many more facilities.
Day 7: Tarangire National Park
Early morning we drive to Tarangire to enjoy a full day game driving in this elephant and bird paradise. The landscape is incredible diverse and giant baobab trees scatter the park. Tarangire still has an authentic rawness and is as ‘wild’ as it gets in the northern circuit. The lively Silale Swamp is one of the highlights of Tarangire. Here you can see the largest selections of breeding birds anywhere in the world, including orange-bellied parrots, lovebirds and the largest flying bird, the Kori Bustard. The swamps is also the place to see lots of leopards and lions. Return to the lodge in the afternoon to relax and enjoy your last evening on safari. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge which lies among the ancient baobab trees and grassland of the national park.
Day 8: Tarangire – Arusha
After a memorable 7-days journey your safari adventure has come to an end. In the morning we drive back to Arusha and bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
Fun things to do in Zanzibar
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If you are looking to see all of Africa’s big animals, including the rare rhino, this Tanzania Safari is the perfect itinerary for you. Visit the best wildlife parks in northern Tanzania. Travel from elephant- and bird paradise Tarangire National Park to the famous Serengeti, where you can witness the Big Five and largest overland migration of wildlife on earth. The abundance and variety of flora and fauna here is unmatched anywhere else in Africa.
Day 1: Arrival Kilimanjaro Airport – Tarangire National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area. Today we drive in about 2 hours from Arusha to the beautiful Tarangire National Park. If you love elephants and birds this is the place to be. It is not only home to the largest population of elephants in East Africa but also to more than 550 bird species. Especially during the dry season, animals flock around the Tarangire River. Settle into your accommodation in the afternoon. Tarangire Sopa Lodge lies among the ancient baobab trees and grassland of the national park. Relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a full day game driving in this elephant and bird paradise. The landscape is incredible diverse and giant baobab trees scatter the park. Tarangire still has an authentic rawness and is as ‘wild’ as it gets in the northern circuit. One of the highlands of Tarangire is the lively Silale Swamp. Here you can see the largest selections of breeding birds anywhere in the world, including orange-bellied parrots, lovebirds and the largest flying bird, the Kori Bustard. The swamps is also the place to see lots of leopards and lions.
Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast we drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater via Mto wa Mbu. This small village lies at the foot of the Rift Valley and is a colourful mix of 120 African tribes. We can stop here for a break to watch the daily life of the villagers or visit the local market. We continue driving to the Ngorongoro Crater which is about a 2 hours’ drive from Tarangire. Dinner and overnight will be at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, which is located at the rim of the crater, offering great views down over the crater floor.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Explore one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders today on a full day game viewing. Millions of years ago the peak of a huge volcano, larger than Kilimanjaro, collapsed and formed a crater of 20 km (12,5 mi) across with sides up to 600 metres (2,000 feet) deep. It has become home to all of Africa’s famous wildlife and has its own unique ecosystem. The view from the rim into the crater floor is simply unreal with its pastel-coloured landscape and wildlife roaming the floor. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Lunch will be served at a lovely lakeshore in the crater. At the end of the afternoon we arrive at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge where you can relax and witness the sun dipping behind the rim of the crater.
Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
En route towards the Serengeti we drive through Olduvai Gorge, also known as the ‘cradle of mankind’. At this site the earliest human skull in the world was discovered and footsteps dating back three million years. Therefore this place is prehistoric and significant in understanding the early human evolution. Ulduvai Gorge is a steep valley of about 50 km (32 mi) long, situated in the Great Rift Valley, in the eastern part of the Serengeti. Dinner and overnight will be at the remote Serengeti Heritage Camp, where you stay close to nature.
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
Full day of game drives on the endless plains of the Serengeti. Discover why this is one of the best places in Africa to go on safari. Flat-topped acacia trees and rivers dot the savannah. The abundance and variety of wildlife in this beautiful park is unsurpassed. It is the best place to witness the Big Five (rhino, elephant, buffalo, leopard, lion) and the largest overland migration of wildlife on earth. Return to Serengeti Heritage Camp in the afternoon where you can watch the sunset and enjoy dinner and some rest before your next day of game driving.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park
Explore the Serengeti today during morning and afternoon game drives. Wildlife viewing in the Serengeti is good throughout the year, but if you want to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, you need to be in the right area at the right time. Depending on what time (season) you choose to go on safari, your guide knows where to go in the Serengeti. From July to October you can find the herds around the Mara River. Steep river banks, hungry crocodiles and fast flowing rivers make this river crossing extremely dangerous for the herds. Witness the epic battle of life and dead between predator and prey. The sights are spectacular, impressive as well as dramatic. In the afternoon we drive back to Serengeti Heritage Camp, situated at the Seronera area.
Day 8: Serengeti National Park
On this last day of your stay in Serengeti National Park, we will set out to another part of the park. Serengeti is immense and spans roughly 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq. mi), so there is so much to explore on a game drive. The flora and fauna have remained almost unchanged over the past hundreds of centuries. All three African big cats are abundant as well as the Big Five and several very rare species like the black rhino, pangolin, black-and-white colobus monkey, Oryx and wild dog. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of the world’s most famous park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp.
Day 9: Serengeti – Lake Manyara National Park
This morning we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. On the way we will stop at a Maasai village to experience the lifestyle, culture and traditions of this famous tribe. To see these graceful warriors dance and sing in their brightly coloured clothes, with their circular bomas and cattle is a special cultural experience. In the afternoon we arrive at Olea Africana Lodge, set in a beautiful garden in Karatu.
Day 10: Lake Manyara – Arusha
After breakfast you can enjoy your last safari day in Lake Manyara National Park. This park is not dominated by savannah, but by an enormous soda lake with huge flocks of flamingos. You can spot hundreds of olive baboons, elephants, hippos and if you are lucky Manyara’s tree climbing lions. It is also a perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment. After this memorable game drive, your safari adventure has come to an end. We drive back to Arusha and bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
Fun things to do in Zanzibar
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This 7-days safari offers an unique combination of getting close to all of Africa’s big game in the famous Serengeti and discovering remote places like Lake Natron. Explore Africa’s richest and most diverse wildlife site and witness the Great Migration of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Or be awestruck by the amazing colors of Lake Natron which is a flamingo paradise.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to the luxurious Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. This hotel is located on the foothills of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Natron
After breakfast we head towards Lake Natron, located in the Great Rift Valley. On the way you can see beautiful landscapes, traditional Maasai and the only active volcano in East Africa, Oldonyo Lengai. Lake Natron is a highly salty lake, famous for the huge flocks of pink flamingos. More than 75% of the world’s flamingos breeds here since it is peaceful, remote and there is plenty of food. These Lesser Flamingos are one of the few animals that can survive these extreme conditions. The microorganisms that live in Lake Natron’s shallow waters give the lake stunning colors, varying from red to orange to pink. Finally, in the afternoon, we drive to the luxury Lake Natron Tented Lodge, on the edge of the lake, for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park (north)
Today it’s time to explore the north-east of Serengeti National Park, also known as the Lobo area. This is one of the richest wildlife spots in the park, where you can see big cats (lion, cheetah and leopard) and herds of elephants. The prime wildlife viewing time is from September to December when animals gather around the Lobo Springs and rivers. Also the Great Wildebeest Migration passes this area two times each year; in July/August and September/October. Watch millions of mammals thunder across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. In the afternoon we arrive at Lobo Wildlife Lodge, which is built into a rocky outcrops with beautiful views over the vast plains.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park (central)
Early morning we set off to the central area Serengeti National Park, also called Seronera. Due this unique ecosystem, Seronera supports a greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti. The large amount of prey also draws the highest population of predators. This is certainly one of the best places in Africa to spot large predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. You can see elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and many other species on any given day. Dinner and overnight will be at the remote Serengeti Heritage Camp, where you stay close to nature.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park ( central)
Another day of spectacular game drives in the central part of the Serengeti. Although wildlife viewing is good here all year-round, the best time to see the Great Wildebeest Migration in Seronera is around April and May. At this time the Seronera is really crowded and you can see huge columns of hundreds of thousands wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. It’s truly an impressive sight to witness millions of mammals thunder across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. In the afternoon we return to Serengeti Sopa lodge for dinner and overnight. This lodge is located on the edge of the Rift Valley Escarpment with great views across the Serengeti plains.
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast we drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders today on a full day game viewing. This collapsed volcano is home to all of Africa’s famous wildlife and has its own unique ecosystem. The view from the rim into the crater floor is simply unreal with its pastel-coloured landscape and wildlife roaming the floor. Animals spotting is easy in this largely flat and open crater floor. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the savannah as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches and rhinos. Lunch will be served at a lovely lakeshore in the crater. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa lodge. It is set high on the crater rim.
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
You can enjoy your last safari day in Lake Manyara National Park. This park is not dominated by savannah, but by an enormous soda lake with huge flocks of flamingos. You can spot hundreds of olive baboons, elephants, hippos and if you are lucky Manyara’s tree climbing lions. It is also a perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment. After this memorable game drive, your safari adventure has come to an end. We drive back to Arusha and bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
Fun things to do in Zanzibar
Inquire this Tour
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This 7-days Tanzania safari takes you to the famous wildlife parks in the north of Tanzania. Spot the wealth of predators and the Big Five in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara’s enormous soda lake with huge flocks of flamingos. To top off your safari, visit the impressive Serengeti and witness an abundance of wildlife that is unsurpassed in Africa, including the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your driver will meet you at the exit of the arrivals area, to transfer you to the luxurious Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha. This hotel is located on the foothills of Mount Meru. Settle into your accommodation, relax and enjoy dinner, before your safari starts in the morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast we drive in about 3 hours to the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater. This enormous crater is a natural wonder and often called the ‘Garden of Eden’. If you stand on the rim and look below, the majesty of nature lays out before you. The burst of colours is mind-blowing: a large blue lake with pink flamingos, yellow acacias, dense green jungle, fluffy white clouds in a sky that changes from blue, to pink, to orange. This spectacular arena is home to the Big Five and the densest population predators found anywhere in Africa. In the afternoon we drive to the Ngorongoro Sopa lodge for dinner and overnight. This lodge is set high on the crater rim with quick access down to the crater floor.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you can enjoy another day of game drives at the Ngorongoro crater and discover why it is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. Leopards, lions, hyenas and jackals can be found on the crater floor as well as elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, ostriches, rhinos and so much more. In the afternoon we return to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge for dinner and overnight. Relax at the outdoor swimming pool or grab a drink while watching the spectacular sunset views over the crater.
Day 4 : Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
In the morning we drive to Africa’s most famous national park, Serengeti. Flat-topped acacia trees and rivers dot the landscape. We head to the central area of the park, also called Seronera. Due to its unique ecosystem, Seronera supports a much greater diversity of wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti. The large amount of prey also draws the highest population of predators. It is one of the best places in Africa to spot large predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Elephants, zebras, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest and many other species can be seen here on any given day. We arrive in time for picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in this area of Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Sopa lodge.
Day 5: Serengeti (Seronera)
Another day of spectacular game drives in the central part of the Serengeti. Although wildlife viewing is good here all year-round, the best time to see the Great Wildebeest Migration in Seronera is around April and May. At this time the Seronera is really crowded and you can see huge columns of hundreds of thousands wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. It’s truly an impressive sight to witness millions of mammals thunder across the plains in search of fresh grass and water. In the afternoon we return to Serengeti Sopa lodge for dinner and overnight. This lodge is located on the edge of the Rift Valley Escarpment with great views across the Serengeti plains.
Day 6: Serengeti – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast we depart for a half day game drive in the Serengeti, where there is so much to see and keep you occupied. Another highlight of this central area are the Moro Kopjes, which is the best place to spot a black rhino. These rock formations (kopjes) dot the landscape and provide shade and great viewpoints for many animals, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. Retina Hippo pool is a great place to see about 200 splashing, playing hippos. In the afternoon we leave Serengeti National Park and drive to Manyara Wildlife Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Enjoy your last safari day in Lake Manyara National Park. This park is not dominated by savannah, but by an enormous soda lake with huge flocks of flamingos. You can spot hundreds of olive baboons, elephants, hippos and if you are lucky Manyara’s tree climbing lions. It is also a perfect place to see the spectacular 400 meter high Rift Valley Escarpment. After this memorable game drive, your safari adventure has come to an end. We drive back to Arusha and bring you to Kilimanjaro Airport for you flight home.
Note. We can create a customized itinerary exactly the way you wish. You like to add other parks or extend your safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar? Contact us to design your ideal safari.
Check our Travel Tips:
What to wear on safari in Africa
Best things to see and do in Serengeti National Park
Best time to see the Serengeti Migration
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