On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a representative who will transfer you to Arumeru River Lodge for your overnight stay. Located just outside of Arusha, Arumeru River Lodge offers the ideal location from which to start your safari adventure. Freshen up after your journey to Tanzania and unwind in the lush gardens before enjoying a delicious meal. The garden is home to many Dikdiks, the smallest antelopes in Africa. These cute little animals can be observed at close range. Enjoy your first “wildlife encounter” by just walking in the tropical garden.
After breakfast, depart with your driver through Arusha town and to Arusha Airport. Connect with your Air Excel flight to Kuro Airstrip in Tarangire National Park. On arrival at Kuro, you will be met by a guide from Oliver’s Camp. A welcome table will be set up either at the airstrip or a short distance away, with tea and coffee, cold drinks and snacks allowing you to refresh while your guide briefs you on the surrounding area. A short game drive takes you into Oliver’s Camp. There is no better way to experience the wilderness of East Africa up close and personal than on foot with the sun rising in the background. The morning walk will last for around 3-4 hours (temperature dependent), offering the chance to spot giraffe, buffalo, elephant, gazelle and of course the ever-present predators.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kuro Airstrip for your Air Excel flight to Manyara Airstrip. On arrival at Lake Manyara you will be met by our driver guide and transferred to Lake Manyara Tree Lodge. One of the smaller parks in Tanzania, Lake Manyara offers a microcosm of the safari experience to be found nowhere in Tanzania. The diverse landscape includes lush ground water forest hosting baboons, monkeys and canopy dwelling birdlife. Grassy floodplains play home to larger mammals like buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe. Inland one might find the famous tree climbing lions and herds of elephant. In addition to the wildlife, over 400 species of birds have been recorded within the park.
An early start to the day is the best in order to avoid the influx of tourists into the Ngorongoro Crater. The park gate opens at 06h00, so it is best to be there as close to this time as possible. The Ngorongoro Crater is a large, unbroken, un-flooded caldera, formed when a giant volcano erupted and collapsed some three million years ago. Had it not become a caldera, it is possible that the volcanic mountain would be about the same height as Kilimanjaro. Down on the crater floor there is an abundance of wildlife including black rhino, wildebeest, zebra and eland. There are a number of lion which are typically larger in size than an average lion due to the large amount of game in the area. The crater floor tends to get very busy, with there often being numerous vehicles ay any wildlife sighting. You will be based at the always award winning Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for a 2 night stay. With its spectacular setting on the rim of the Crater, its unusual architecture and unbelievable views.
After an early breakfast, pack your bags and meet your guide for your transfer to Manyara Airstrip. Here you will say farewell to your driver guide and connect with your Regional Air flight to Seronera Airstrip in the Central Serengeti. On arrival at Seronera you will be met by a resident guide from Dunia Camp. A welcome table will be set up at either the airstrip or a short distance away. Once in camp you will have the opportunity to refresh and settle into your new surroundings before enjoying to the dining area for lunch. You then have the choice to either relax in camp or head out on an afternoon game drive in a open safari vehicle. Once back at camp you will enjoy a three course meal while enjoying a drink around the camp fire with fellow friends.
After breakfast depart with your guide to Seronera Airstrip for your Regional Air flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti. On arrival at Kogatende Airstrip you will be met by a resident guide from Sayari Camp. A welcome table will be set up for you with a brief introduction into the surrounding area before heading on a game drive en-route to camp. Once at camp lunch will be served with an opportunity to relax and settle in. You will then have the option of either relaxing in camp or heading out on an afternoon game drive in an open safari vehicle. Once back at camp you will have a chance to freshen up before heading to the dining tent for dinner and drinks.
After breakfast, pack your bags and depart for Kogatende Airstrip for your Regional Air flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. You will then catch your connecting flight and bid farewell to your guide for your onward journey
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