TANZANIA EXPLORER
T A N Z A N I A E X P L O R E R
For those requiring a shorter safari, or wanting to combine it
with optional packages, this is the perfect safari. It gives a
real taste and feel for all of the parks and includes Tarangire,
Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Arusha as well as Ngorongoro Conservation
Area and Crater.
ITINERARY: 10 Days/10 Nights:
Includes: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park,
Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater, Serengeti National Park,
and Arusha National Park.
Day |
Accommodation |
Activity |
Arusha arrival |
Arumeru River Lodge |
Relax/walks |
Arusha to Tarangire |
Sopa Lodge |
Game drives |
Tarangire - Manyara |
Plantation/Gibbs Farm |
Game drives |
Karatu - Serengeti |
Serena/Sopa |
Game drives |
Serengeti |
Serena/Sopa |
Game drives |
Serengeti |
Serena/Sopa |
Game drives |
Serengeti - Ngorongoro |
Serena |
Walk/drives |
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Maasai Tribe |
Ngorongoro |
Plantation Lodge |
Crater Day |
Karatu - Arusha |
Moivaro or Arumeru Lodge |
In transit |
Arusha |
Moivaro or Arumeru Lodge |
Game drive |
Day 11 - Departure, day use room as necessary
Day 1 - Arrive Arusha (via Nairobi or Mt. Kilimanjaro International)
Transfer to lodge for lunch, dinner, overnight (depending on arrival).
Meet and greet safari briefing upon arrival or the following morning
before departing to Tarangire.
Day 2 - After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.
During the dry season from July to November, animals concentrate
along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water
supply in the area. You'll have a spectacular view from your hotel
where often elephants come to graze. Lunch and overnight at Sopa
Lodge.
Day 3 - Game drive out of Tarangire with a picnic lunch and stop
at Lake Manyara National Park. If lucky, we may see the Manyara
lions, known for their tree climbing habits. Elephants, hippos,
giraffe, buffalo and other plains animals are present at Manyara.
You'll also see the famous jungle where early Tarzan movies were
filmed. Birdlife in Manyara is also very impressive. Picnic lunch
in the park and overnight at Plantation Lodge in Karatu.
Day 4 - After breakfast we proceed to Serengeti, stopping along
the way to visit Olduvai Gorge. We game drive into the park, possibly
with a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way. Dinner and overnight
at Serena or Sopa.
Day 5 and 6 - After breakfast, we have morning and afternoon
game drives. As well as an opportunity to take the hot air balloon
ride over the plains at dawn, followed by a champagne English-style
breakfast served in the bush. (Additional cost)
Day 7 - Today we game drive out of Serengeti, visit a Maasai
Tribe and village, then with a picnic lunch, we proceed into the
Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
at Serena or Sopa.
Day 8 - Today we spend the entire day (with picnic lunch) in
the Crater. Dinner and overnight at Plantation or Gibbs Farm.
Day 9 - After breakfast we'll transfer back to Arusha, stopping
for lunch along the way, then proceed to your lodge for an afternoon
of relaxation or shopping in Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Moivaro or Arumeru Lodge.
Day 10 - Today we visit Arusha National Park with a picnic lunch.
Walks and hiking are available as well. Dinner and overnight at
Moivaro or Arumeru River Lodge.
Day 11 - Transfer to JRO airport for your flight out
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