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8 Days Lake Manyara Serengeti Ngorongoro crater & Tarangire: Africa Natural Tours (For Kilimanjaro, Serengeti and Zanzibar) Tanzania safari company in Moshi

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8 Days Lake Manyara Serengeti Ngorongoro crater & Tarangire

8 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater

The ultimate safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Lake Eyasi of the Hadzabe people still in their traditions and Tarangire national park

Day1: Lake Manyara

Departure at 0830 hrs from your Arusha hotel and drive 130km to Lake Manyara National Park in time for lunch in your hotel followed by afternoon game drive. Lake Manyara attractions include its birdlife, its elusive black manned tree-climbing lions, giraffes, buffaloes, baboons, ostrich, a big population of hippos and a scenic setting below the western escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Overnight in your lodge (LD)

Day2: Serengeti National Park

Early departure and head straight for the Serengeti National Park passing through Olduvai Gorge, the renowned prehistoric and archeological site made famous by Mary Leakey’s fossil find. Arrive in your lodge in Serengeti national Park in time for lunch followed by afternoon game drive. Overnight at your lodge (BLD)

Day3: Serengeti National Park.

A full day with morning and afternoon game drives to explore the endless plains and most famous National Park in Tanzania. Over one million wildebeest and about 200,000 zebras concentrate in Serengeti National Park forming herds that migrate north and west in search of pastures as part of the annual migration. Overnight at your Lodge.

Day4: Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast, game viewing en route while driving out of Serengeti to reach your lodge at Ngorongoro in time for lunch. Afternoon descent into Ngorongoro crater floor 2000 ft (670m) for crater tour. Ngorongoro Crater is home to lions, black rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals and birdlife.  Overnight at your lodge in the crater rim (BLD)

Day5:  Lake Eyasi & Hadzabe Tribe

At 7 depart for Lake Eyasi to visit the Hadzabe people with packed lunch. The Hadzabe people are a hunting and gathering people who still follow their traditions and live around Lake Eyasi which is a hot and dry area. You will visit the Hadzabe habitat, and experience their culture first hand. Prepare for the experience of a lifetime. Overnight in your Lodge at Karatu (BLD)

Day6: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast depart for Tarangire with packed lunch. Optional visit to Mto wa Mbu cultural village just north of Lake Manyara or participate in the various outdoor activities including cycling & nature walks. After lunch proceed on to Tarangire National Park for leisure. Overnight at the lodge (BLD)

Day7: Tarangire National Park

Full day game viewing in Tarangire National Park.  Tarangire National Park measures 2,600 sq km's and boasts a high concentration of wildlife second only to Ngorongoro Crater particularly in the dry season between August and October. Overnight at the Lodge (BLD)

Day8: Arusha

After breakfast, leave the park and return to Arusha. Drop off at your hotel just before lunch (B).

Included in the price:
    -Transport by 4x4 land cruiser with a pop up roof for best game viewing and photography
    -Services of a professional English speaking driver/ tour guide
    -All Game park entrance fees
    -Flying doctors emergency evacuations cover
    -Crater fees
    -Full board accommodation in tented camps, lodges & hotels as specified in the itinerary or similar
    -Meal Plan – BB=Bed, Breakfast; LD= Lunch, dinner; BLD= breakfast, lunch, dinner; HB = ----Diner, bed, Breakfast
    -1.5 liter bottle of mineral water per person per day while on safari

Not included in the price:
    -Personal travel insurance
    -Cost of visas/ yellow fever vaccinations
    -Olduvai Museum visit
    -Balloon Safari at US$450 per person (can be arranged)
    -Optional activities payable directly on safari e.g. Masai village visit, nature walks, biking, boat rides etc
    -All personal expenses; e.g. toiletries, laundry, beverages, tips to staff, driver tour guide etc.
    -Any other extras not stated as included above

What you need to bring on safari:
    -Money for personal spending and tipping
    -A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot days (do not forget a hat), swim suit, a pillow, comfortable shoes/sandals and snacks
    -Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent/spray but not mosquito coils
    -Camera, memory cards, binoculars, maps, guide-books
    -Toiletries e.g. tooth brush, paste etc.

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