STANDARD
Price per person
1 PAX
$ 7,350
2 PAX
$ 5,240
3 PAX
$ 4,500
4 PAX
$ 4,320
5 PAX
$ 4,060
6 PAX
$ 4,000
COMFORT
Price per person
1 PAX
$ 8,400
2 PAX
$ 5,850
3 PAX
$ 5,080
4 PAX
$ 4,930
5 PAX
$ 4,640
6 PAX
$ 4,620
LUXURY
Price per person
1 PAX
$ 10,360
2 PAX
$ 7,670
3 PAX
$ 7,030
4 PAX
$ 6,700
5 PAX
$ 6,500
6 PAX
$ 6,380
1 TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
2 LAKE NATRON
3 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
4 NGORONGORO CRATER
Early in the morning you will leave, immediately after breakfast, to discover the wonderful Tarangire National Park. (Approximate transfer time Arusha•Tarangire: 2 h 30 min) The park, dotted with huge baobabs, covers an area of 2850 km² and includes the Tarangire River, where immense herds of zebras, wildebeests, oryx, water antelopes, lesser kudus, giraffes, buffaloes and their natural predators such as lions, leopards and wild dogs gather, especially during the dry season. Tarangire is also known for having the highest concentration of elephants in the world and is considered by many to be the best safari destination in Tanzania for birdwatchers: over 450 species of birds can be spotted there. After lunch on one of the many natural terraces with breathtaking views of the river and the surrounding nature, the Safari will continue in the afternoon with the transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay according to the chosen category.
The following day will be entirely dedicated to exploring the park. Walking along the paths along the river, you can admire beautiful views with elephants intent on playing with water. In the late afternoon return to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES: BALLOON SAFARI • NIGHT GAME DRIVE • WALKING SAFARI
Early in the morning you will leave to reach Lake Natron. (Approximate transfer time Tarangire•Natron: 5 h 30 min) Lake Natron, located at the base of Africa’s only active volcano (Ol Doinyo Lengai), “God’s Mountain” in the Maasai language, and between the Ngorongoro highlands and the Serengeti plains, is considered among the most spectacular volcanic landscapes in northern Tanzania. Desolate, mysterious and with a particular scarlet color, given by the extreme alkalinity, it is the most important site for the reproduction of lesser pink flamingos, there are up to three million of them in the months from June to November. In the afternoon you can take part in an easy trek on foot (non-slip shoes recommended) along the Engaresero stream that flows through a narrow rocky gorge and leads to a beautiful waterfall, where you can swim. The Safari will end in the late afternoon with the transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay in the Lake Natron area according to the chosen category.
On this day, we recommend that you get up very early to admire the sunrise that creates spectacular plays of light and color with the waters of the lake. After breakfast, you can walk along the lake to admire the flamingos.
At the end of the walk you will leave to reach the Serengeti National Park. (Approximate transfer time Natron• Serengeti: 5 h) During the journey, you will have the opportunity to appreciate the unspoiled and particular landscape, in fact, the dirt tracks that lead to the park are extremely scenic and cross several Maasai villages, which are outside the classic tourist circuits.
The Serengeti is considered the most famous national park in the world, the cradle of the Great Migration, where every year one of the most impressive natural cycles on the planet is renewed: tens of thousands of ungulates move, guided by the primordial instinct for survival, in constant search of new pastures. The landscape, dotted with large acacias and Kopjes (mounds of ancient rocks), is the ideal habitat for big cats. As you go deeper into the heart of the Serengeti, you will understand why the name means, in the Maasai language, “boundless plain”. Your Safari will continue to discover the park until you reach the far north, where between July and October the herbivores are preparing to cross the Mara river. During the game drive there will be opportunities for sighting families of giraffes and elephants, large prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and smaller ones such as foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, jackals, along with more than 500 species of birds. The day will end with transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay according to the chosen category.
The next day will be entirely dedicated to the search for one of the most famous natural spectacles, but also one of the most ferocious in the animal world: the crossing of the river by herbivores. The waters, in fact, are infested with crocodiles waiting for their prey. The lack of rain, in this period, forces the herds to stop and graze in the Masai Mara, on the border with Kenya, and then return to the central Serengeti following the short rains of the season. In this period, in the northern part of the park, the concentration of large predators is very high and, in a single day, there could be dozens of sightings of cheetahs, leopards and herds of hyenas and lions. In the afternoon return to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
EXTRA ACTIVITY: BALLOON SAFARI
In the morning, after a short game drive in the northern part of the park, you will continue the Safari to the central Serengeti. In the Seronera Valley, along the banks of the river of the same name, you will have the opportunity to see leopards climbing sausage trees, observe the numerous prides of lions on the Moru kopjes and, with a little luck, even spot a black rhinoceros. Finally, you can get out of the car at the famous hippo pool and approach the pool to scrutinize the many hippos piled up. In the late afternoon transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay according to the chosen category.
The next day will be entirely dedicated to exploring the central Serengeti. The safari will end in the afternoon with the return to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
EXTRA ACTIVITY: BALLOON SAFARI • SPECIAL RHINO VIEWING
In the morning, after breakfast, you will start the game drive leaving the Serengeti to reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, declared WORLD HERITAGE SITE (UNESCO 1978) AND INTERNATIONAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE (1981). (Approximate transfer time Serengeti•Ngorongoro Conservation Area: 2 h 30 min) The area has become a real ecosystem, thanks to the good rainfall, the ponds, the small lakes and internal streams, the night fog that surrounds and feeds the forests of the slopes of its famous crater. The safari will continue by descending to the bottom of the caldera for an entire afternoon dedicated to discovering one of the most beautiful places on Earth, where nature reigns supreme and remains unchanged over time. The 265 km² caldera has the highest concentration of wildlife on the continent. It is one of the very rare places where you can meet the black rhino. In the late afternoon you will climb the crater for transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES: MAASAI BOMA • OLDUVAI GORGE MUSEUM
In the same day you will return to Arusha/Kilimanjaro to take the return flight. Along the way you will have the opportunity to go shopping to buy gifts and souvenirs in the characteristic local shops and bazaars. If you want a different adventure, we invite you to discover our 9 or 10 day safari packages in Tanzania, with itineraries designed to give you an exciting and unforgettable experience.
(Approximate transfer time Ngorongoro Conservation Area•Arusha: 3 h 30 min • Ngorongoro Conservation Area•Kilimanjaro Airport: 4 h 30 min) However, we are flexible and available in case of special needs, such as early flight or other.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO COMBINE THIS SAFARI WITH AN EXTENSION OF A BEACH STAY IN ZANZIBAR.
