Big Five Safari

7 Days - Big Five Safari

$3785-3785 USD

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Safari summary

This safari takes you through the highlights of the unrivalled Parks of Northern Tanzania. This region has a natural abundance of wildlife, and protects the annual migration of millions of animals across these northern reaches. You start at Lake Manyara National Park, ornithologists a paradise that is also noted for the elusive tree-climbing lions. Then to Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world. Serengeti is a big game haven that also hosts over 3 million large mammals!
You then head to Ngorongoro Crater, which supports a year-round resident population of a variety of wildlife. It is an attraction in its own right and is one of the wonders of the natural world. You then close at Tarangire, famous for its dense wildlife population.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha | Lake Manyara

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park – In the morning at 0830hrs pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive on tarmac road 130km with lunch box to Lake Manyara National Park for both morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and more About 350 species of birds have been recorded. You will have Picnic lunch, dinner and overnight in Manyara. Twiga campsite. Twiga Lodge http://www.twigacampsitelodge.com Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Twiga Lodge/Similar or Twiga Campsite

Day 2

Serengeti

Day 2: Manyara – Serengeti National Park – Early morning breakfast in Manyara then at 0700hrs drive to the Great Serengeti National Park with lunch and game drives enroute. Afternoon game drives in the park a home to lion, leopard, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland, Wild dog, Gazelles, Crocs and more. Lot of birds includes the Eurasia migrants, dinner and overnight in Serengeti. Lodge/Tented Camp or campsite for Dinner and Overnight. Acacia tented Camp/Similar http://www.serengetiacaciacamps.com/ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camps/Similar or Seronera Campsite

Day 3

Serengeti

Day 3: Northern Serengeti National Park – Breakfast, then follows morning and afternoon game drives in the park. In the afternoon continue with game viewing to the North East of the park this is Lobo area where the main path of the Serengeti Wildebeest migration has passed. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti. Acacia tented Camp/Similar http://www.serengetiacaciacamps.com/ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camps/Similar or Seronera Campsite

Day 4

Serengeti

Day 4: Full day in Serengeti National Park – Breakfast, then half day game viewing in Lobo area where you will have your hot lunch before you drive back to Seronera the center of Serengeti. Proceed with game viewing around Seronera or Eastwards, Dinner and overnight in Serengeti Acacia tented Camp/Similar http://www.serengetiacaciacamps.com/ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Serengeti Acacia Camps/Similar or Seronera Campsite

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim – Wake up at 0600hrs for early morning game drives in Serengeti at 0845hrs back to the lodge/ Camp for breakfast. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en-route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. You will pass via Olduvai Gorgethe archaeological site. Dinner and overnight in Ngorongoro. . http://www.ngorongoro.cc/ Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Rhino Lodge/Similar or Simba Campsite

Day 6

Tarangire

Day 6: Crater tour – Tarangire National Park – Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0700hrs descend into the Crater floor for game drives. All the BIG FIVE Rhino Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and moreâ€¦Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures and moreâ€¦Your lunch will be served in the picnic site in the Crater near Lerai Forest or Hippo pool. After lunch proceed with game viewing while ascending the Crater and drive to Tarangire National Park for dinner and overnight in Tarangire. Twiga campsite. Twiga Lodge http://www.twigacampsitelodge.com Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Accommodation: Twiga Lodge/Similar or Twiga Campsite

Day 7

Arusha | Serengeti | Tarangire

Day 7: Tarangire – Arusha – After breakfast continue with game viewing in Tarangire National park, a home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, buffalo, Python, Zebra, Oryx, Impala and more Over 450 species of birds have been observed. Your picnic lunch will be served in picnic site in the Tarangire Park. In the late afternoon, the driver will take you back to Arusha. End of Our Services Our Pricing Includes: Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier Three meals a day on Safari Park entrance fees Driver's allowances Service of an English speaking professional guide/Driver Camping fees, Mattresses (If Camping) Crater fees Food, cook and all kitchen utensils (If Camping) Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day Activities as per itinerary above Our Pricing Excludes International flights to/from your home Tips & gratitude’s The first night on your arrival and last night after safari (book with us) Airport transfers (book with us) Personal insurance Sleeping bag (if Camping) Olduvai Gorge fees Alcoholic drinks Serengeti Balloon (can book with us) Flying doctor’s insurance, we can arrange for request. Tips to the driver/guide and all items of personal nature/use. And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.

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