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7 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro,
Serengeti, Tarangire
Day 1 Lake Manyara.
Leave Arusha - Tanzania arriving Lake manyara by lunch time, proceed to Lake
Manyara National Park for afternoon game drive. Dinner
and overnight at campsite. Lake Manyara is also renown for its tree-climbing lions
which spend most of the day spread out along the
branches of acacia trees six to seven metres above the
ground. The park contains the most pachyderms per km sq.
in Tanzania. As visitors enter the gate, they pass into
the lush forest, home to troops of baboons and blue
monkeys. Buffalo and hippo lurch in the adjacent Hippo
Pool. The vegetation eventually merges into flat topped
acacia woodland where, in the heat of the day entire
prides of lion can be seen stretched on the branches of
these trees - a habit prevalent to Manyara lions.
Day 2 Serengeti.
After breakfast depart for Serengeti passing through
Olduvai Gorge the archeological site of Leakey’s family.
Meals and overnight at campsite.
Day 3 Serengeti.
A full day with morning and afternoon game drives to
explore the plains. Dinner and overnight at campsite. Serengeti is renown for the
migration of animals. Every October and November, more
than a million wildebeest and about 220,000 zebras
travel south from the northern hills to the southern
plains for the short tropical rains, and then journey
west and north after the long rains in April to June.
The animals' ancient instinct to move is so strong that
no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold
them back. The Wildebeest migrate through a number of
parks, reserves and protected areas and through a
variety of habitat.
Day 4 Ngorongoro.
After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro, one of the
natural wonders of the world. Meals and overnight at
campsite. Ngorongoro's caldera shelters the most beautiful
wildlife haven on earth. The rich pasture and permanent
water of the Crater floor supports a resident population
of some 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. They are not
confined by the Crater walls, and can leave freely; they
stay because conditions are favourable. Since most of
the Crater floor is grassland, grazing animals
predominate: gnu, zebra, gazelles, buffalo, eland and
kongoni (Coke's hartebeest) and warthogs. The swamp and
forest provide additional resources for hippos, some of
Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos, giant-tusked
elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks and bushbucks, baboons
and vervets. The steep inner slopes provide a habitat
for dikdiks and the rare mountain reedbuck. Towering
euphorbias cling to the crater walls and on the floor,
Fever tree and Fig tree forests give shade to an
awe-inspiring array of creatures. All these animals in
turn support large predators such as Lion and Leopard,
and scavengers such as Hyena and Jackals.
For the best viewing and photography, approach the
animals slowly and quietly and stay on the official
tracks.
Day 5 Ngorongoro crater.
After early morning breakfast, leave with picnic lunch
for a full day crater tour, you will be taken 2000ft
down the crater by a 4wheel drive vehicle. Explore the
crater before ascending back to the camp for dinner and
overnight.
Day 6 Tarangire.
After breakfast in Serengeti drive to Tarangire.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at campsite. The park owes its name to
Tarangire River, which flows across the area. It is
characterized by dense vegetation of acacia and mixed
woodland, the area around Tarangire River however, is
dominated by huge baobab trees and old doum palm trees
to a lesser prominence, as well as black cotton grass.
Though it is not as famous as other parks in the north,
Tarangire offers the same attractions as other parks in
the north. Its unique aspect is the annual animal
immigration that takes place during the dry season.
Day 7 Tarangire/Arusha.
After breakfast go for a morning walking Safari just
outside the park, then depart for Arusha.
Safari includes
Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land
Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof hatch
Services of a professional safari guide
All meals on Safari, mineral water
All wildlife reserve entry fees and camping fees
'flying doctor' medical insurance
Not included
International airfare & flights
All items of a personal nature
accommodation in Arusha
Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
Airport departure tax
Travel insurance
Visa and Passport fees
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages
7 days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
Day 1 Lake Manyara
Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara arriving by lunch time.
Afternoon game drive. Meals and overnight at campsite. Lake Manyara is also renown for its tree-climbing lions
which spend most of the day spread out along the
branches of acacia trees six to seven metres above the
ground. The park contains the most pachyderms per km sq.
in Tanzania. As visitors enter the gate, they pass into
the lush forest, home to troops of baboons and blue
monkeys. Buffalo and hippo lurch in the adjacent Hippo
Pool. The vegetation eventually merges into flat topped
acacia woodland where, in the heat of the day entire
prides of lion can be seen stretched on the branches of
these trees - a habit prevalent to Manyara lions.
Day 2 Serengeti
After breakfast drive into Olduvai Gorge, the site of
Leakey’s discovery of fossils of animal and human
ancestors dating back almost two million years. Meals
and overnight at campsite.
Day 3 Serengeti
Spend the day in Serengeti with two game drives. Meals
and overnight at campsite. Serengeti is renown for the
migration of animals. Every October and November, more
than a million wildebeest and about 220,000 zebras
travel south from the northern hills to the southern
plains for the short tropical rains, and then journey
west and north after the long rains in April to June.
The animals' ancient instinct to move is so strong that
no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold
them back. The Wildebeest migrate through a number of
parks, reserves and protected areas and through a
variety of habitat.
Day 4 Serengeti
Another day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game
drives. Search for any wild game you might have missed
in the previous game drives, dinner and overnight at
campsite.
Day 5 Ngorongoro
After breakfast morning game viewing drive in Lake
Manyara National Park, In the afternoon drive to one of
the natural wonders of the world, Ngorongoro Crater.
Dinner and overnight at campsite.
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Leave after breakfast with picnic lunch for a full day
crater tour, explore the crater, enjoy picnic lunch at
the crater before ascending back to the camp for dinner
and overnight. Ngorongoro's caldera shelters the most beautiful
wildlife haven on earth. The rich pasture and permanent
water of the Crater floor supports a resident population
of some 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals. They are not
confined by the Crater walls, and can leave freely; they
stay because conditions are favourable. Since most of
the Crater floor is grassland, grazing animals
predominate: gnu, zebra, gazelles, buffalo, eland and
kongoni (Coke's hartebeest) and warthogs. The swamp and
forest provide additional resources for hippos, some of
Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos, giant-tusked
elephants, waterbucks, reedbucks and bushbucks, baboons
and vervets. The steep inner slopes provide a habitat
for dikdiks and the rare mountain reedbuck. Towering
euphorbias cling to the crater walls and on the floor,
Fever tree and Fig tree forests give shade to an
awe-inspiring array of creatures. All these animals in
turn support large predators such as Lion and Leopard,
and scavengers such as Hyena and Jackals.
For the best viewing and photography, approach the
animals slowly and quietly and stay on the official
tracks.
Day 7 Arusha
After breakfast visit of a Masai Villagbe, then drive to
Arusha. Safari includes
Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4WD Land
Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof hatch
Services of a professional safari guide
All meals on Safari, mineral water
All wildlife reserve entry fees and camping fees
'flying doctor' medical insurance
Not included
International airfare & flights
All items of a personal nature
accommodation in Arusha
Gratuities for safari guide and camp staff
Airport departure tax
Travel insurance
Visa and Passport fees
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages
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