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Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
The Big 5 Safari
This
tour will give you the unique opportunity to experience the amazing natural
wonders of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara
National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Lake Manyara National Park provides an
unforgettable experience in some of Northern Tanzania’s most diverse natural
habitats, from the pristine streams, to the dense woodlands and towering
mountains. In addition, Tarangire is known around the world for its many herds
of giraffe and great African elephant! The awe- inspiring wildebeest migration
and endless savannah plains of the Serengeti are so majestic; the park has been
listed as one of the Seven Natural wonders of Africa. In addition, the
Serengeti is the perfect retreat for quiet reflection. The Ngorongoro Crater also
boasts an immense number of mighty African wildlife and unique vegetation in
the only unbroken caldera found on Earth.
Safari Package Includes
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with pop up roof
- Camping & park fees
- Tent & mattress
- Professional English speaking safari guide & cook
- 5 breakfasts; 6 lunches; 5 dinners
- 1,5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee with meals
Not Included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Accommodation & meals in Moshi
- Personal items
- Sleeping bag
- Tips for safari guide & chef
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities (Hot Air Ballooning in Serengeti & Maasai Village)
TOUR ITINERARY
Day One: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
We
will leave from Moshi in the morning and travel to the Tarangire National Park,
where you can marvel at the two-story high termite mounds and the “upside-down”
giant baobab trees. The aesthetic scenery and cornucopia of bird-life assist in
creating the unequivocally peaceful ambiance of the Tarangire National Park. In
addition, the African elephant population, over 300 strong, is an extremely
remarkable sight. African elephants are the largest living land mammals, with
adult males weighing in at seven tons. Other animals endemic to Tarangire’s
savannah include the hardy African lions, giraffes, toothy warthogs, ostriches,
impalas, agile cheetah, mongoose, water buffalo, and red-bottomed baboons. When
your game drive comes to an end, our guide will transport you to the Fanaka
Campsite, complete with a pool and hot showers. As with guaranteed with each
tour, guests are provided with comprehensive camping facilities.
Day Two: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
A
delicious breakfast showcasing local and organic products will be served at
camp, followed by a breathtaking drive to the Serengeti National Park. We will
take the scenic route to Serengeti, allowing for an amazing, bird’s-eye-view of
Ngorongoro Crater. There is a high likelihood of spotting game on the drive.
The endless golden savanna, contrasted with the vibrant patterns of zebras,
lions, and elephants make it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the
Seven Natural wonders of Africa. We will stop for a picnic lunch on the most
famous kopje (a small hill in a generally flat area) in the park, allowing
visitors to experience the vastness Serengeti from atop the hill. We will
proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive where you will
likely view herds of giraffes, elephants, and zebra. You will spend the night at
the Nyani (Baboon) Serengeti Camp, where you will fall asleep to the mighty
chorus of zebra, lions and gazelles.
Day Three: Serengeti National Park
The
day will begin in the center of the majestic Serengeti. After a nourishing
breakfast, we will continue our journey into the plains. Since we have a full
day of game driving, you will likely view hundreds of the diverse animals that
find their home within the Serengeti’s endless plains. This day will likely
offer sightings of the African mammals that make the park famous- lions,
leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo, all within a few feet of the
jeep. Visitors will also have the chance to view some of the parks lesser
known, but equally majestic animals including, elands, hyenas, gazelles,
crocodiles, giraffe, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos and antelope.
Depending on the time of year, visitors will also have the chance to view
thousands of zebra and wildebeest on their Great Migration. The hundreds of
bird species, both endemic and migrating from the Eurasion region, are a
special bonus for bird-watchers. Guests will enjoy fresh and delicious dinner
at our campsite in Seronera, another spot well known for animal sightings.
Day Four: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Today is our last game drive in
Serengeti before we continue to Ngorongoro Crater. We will overnight at Simba
Camp, which is located at the rim of the crater, ideal for watching the
gorgeous sunset expand over the savannah within the caldera. After watching the
sunset, guests can look forward to a delectable dinner made fresh by the Africa
Natural Tours friendly cook.
Day Five: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
We
will depart for the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as early mornings
provide an opportune time to spot game, especially within the “Big 5”. The
group comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa – the ferocious lion,
the mighty elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino and the strong
water buffalo. We will enjoy a leisurely game drive in the morning and have a
picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos inside the crater. As we enjoy our
snacks and sandwiches, we will be able to watch the hippos splash around. An
interesting fact about Ngorongoro Crater is that it provides a unique haven for
animals, which thrive within the protective shelter provided by the high walls
of the caldera. The Crater was formed millions of years ago when a large
volcano erupted, collapsing the volcano but leaving a perfectly unbroken
crater. It is the only one like it in the world. Within the Ngorongoro Crater
drive, visitors can definitely expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest and
cackling hyenas. Similarly, the Crater is home to flocks of graceful flamingos
lounging at Soda Lake and vultures and hawks eagerly circling the sky in search
of a hardy meal of discarded carcases. Storks, ibis, and cranes are popular
water birds in the crater. Our game drive will conclude shortly after lunch
when we will begin our drive to camp. This night, guests will enjoy the
tranquility of Fanaka Campsite and a delicious dinner served hot and fresh.
Day Six: Lake Manyara National Park to Moshi
On our last day of the tour (we
know, we wish it was longer too!), we will experience the beauty of Lake
Manyara National Park. We will enjoy an early breakfast, in order to start our
game drive early enough to spot the “Big Five” mammals. Nestled at the base of
the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides
picturesque, yet varying scenery. Throughout the day we will experience the
shrubbery of the golden savannah, mighty rivers, and amazing wildlife. We will
eat our picnic lunch in the heart of the beautiful park. Soda Lake and the
surrounding savannah support the highly diverse ecosystem, leading to the
diverse array of wildlife to be viewed within the park. With over four hundred
species of dazzling birds, some of which are migratory, Lake Manyara National
Park is a birdwatcher's paradise. Lake Manyara is home to the legendary
tree-climbing lions as well as powerful water buffalo, immense African
elephant, soaring giraffe, graceful impala and gigantic hippo. In the late
afternoon, we will leave Manyara and proceed to Moshi to conclude our safari.
Guests will enjoy the beautiful scenery as we drive past Maasai bomas, baobab
forest, and rolling savannah plains in route to Moshi. Airport transportation
can be made upon request.
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