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A 9 DAYS SAFARI THROUGH TARANGIRE - LAKE MANYARA - SERENGETI - NGORONGORO

Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Game drive in Tarangire followed by lunch at the camp. Afternoon / evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari or Sopa lodge.

Day 2 - Tarangire National Park
Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Lunch, sunset, dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari or Sopa Lodge.

Day 3 - Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, game drive as you exit the Tarangire National park. Drive to Kirurumu or Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon/evening game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena lodge.

Day 4 - Lake Manyara to Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National park. Picnic lunches. Game drive en-route to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge.

Day 5 - Serengeti
Full day game drive in Serengeti. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge.

Day 6 - Serengeti
Full day game drive in Serengeti. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge.

Day 7 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast drive to Olduvai Gorge with packed lunch. Proceed to the Ngorongoro crater rim for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Sopa Lodge.

Day 8 - Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro crater for a tour of the crater floor. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 9 - Ngorongoro to Arusha
After late breakfast, drive back to Arusha - either drop off at the aiport or extension program

POSSIBLE EXTENSION PROGRAMS:

  • Beach holiday Zanzibar / Beach Holiday Mombasa
  • Short road safari extension to the Kenyan coast with visits to Amboseli and Tsavo National parks



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A 9 DAYS SAFARI THROUGH TARANGIRE - LAKE MANYARA - SERENGETI - NGORONGORO

Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Game drive in Tarangire followed by lunch at the camp. Afternoon / evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari or Sopa lodge.

Day 2 - Tarangire National Park
Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Lunch, sunset, dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari or Sopa Lodge.

Day 3 - Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, game drive as you exit the Tarangire National park. Drive to Kirurumu or Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon/evening game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena lodge.

Day 4 - Lake Manyara to Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National park. Picnic lunches. Game drive en-route to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge.

Day 5 - Serengeti
Full day game drive in Serengeti. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge.

Day 6 - Serengeti
Full day game drive in Serengeti. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena or Sopa Lodge.

Day 7 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast drive to Olduvai Gorge with packed lunch. Proceed to the Ngorongoro crater rim for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Sopa Lodge.

Day 8 - Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro crater for a tour of the crater floor. Lunch, dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.

Day 9 - Ngorongoro to Arusha
After late breakfast, drive back to Arusha - either drop off at the aiport or extension program

POSSIBLE EXTENSION PROGRAMS:

  • Beach holiday Zanzibar / Beach Holiday Mombasa
  • Short road safari extension to the Kenyan coast with visits to Amboseli and Tsavo National parks

Tarangire National Park is a diverse and picturesque African wildlife sanctuary, located on the Tarangire River, from which is drived its name. During the annual dry season which starts in August till October , the park attracts one of the biggest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. During this time the river provides the only permanent water in the area. The park is not overcrowded with tourists which makes it very attractive. Enjoy the beautiful views of riverine forests and acacia woodlands and endless rolling hills. The park has one of the largest elephant herds in Africa, amongst many other wildlife.

Lake Manyara National Park derives its name from the Maasai word ?Manyara? which is the name of the plant Euphorbia tirucalli. The approach to the park is absolutely spectacular, the outstanding landmark is the magnificent rift wall with the National Park nestled at the base of the escarpment. Despite the fact that the park is only 330square km in area- it contains a large variety of habitats; the rift wall, the ground water forest, acacia woodland, areas of open grassland, the lake shore, swam and the actual lake. Due to this variety the park has a variety of wildlife , over 380 species of birds, some of the migratory can be found in the park. Enjoy a day in the park with a packed lunch at one of the picknick sites. Look out for lions sleeping in a tree!

Serengeti National Park is named after ?Siringet?, the Masai word for ?endless plains?, it is for these endless plains the park derives its name Serengeti from. The park is one of the world?s best known wildlife sanctuaries and symbolises the classic Africa safari. With more than 2million wildebeest and a large number of Thomson gazelle and zebra, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. The space is endless even at the height of the wildebeest migration when over one millions animals are moving, the Serengeti never seems crowded. The park covers an area of 12,950 sq km and lies between the shores of Lake Victoria in the west, Lake Eyasi in the south and the Great Rift Valley to the east.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area top destination is the Ngorongoro crater, the world?s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. The crater is 600 mtr deep, about 20km across and 300 sq kms in the area. The steep sides of the crater provide a natural enclosure for a very wide variety of wildlife and therefore great for game-viewing. The accommodations are built high on the crater rim with amazing views over and into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder.

The Great Migration. Every year the Mara is the staging ground of one of nature's greatest spectacles: the migration of over 1.3 million wildebeest from the Serengeti. A surging column of life, these massive herds pour across the plains, bringing the Mara to life. The profusion of grazing animals makes the Mara a perfect hunting ground for predators. Leopard and Cheetah are often seen, but the Mara is truly the Kingdom of the Lion, and these majestic predators dominate the landscape. To travel through the reserve in August, September or October, while the wildebeest are in possession, is a staggering experience, like being caught up in the momentum of a phenomenal historic event.

The Kenyan Coastline is a paradise of palm fringed beaches and the warm inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. Extensive Coral reef systems with spectacular sea life make for world class diving and snorkelling. These waters were once the highways of the spice trade and Arab and Portuguese forts, Old Towns and the overgrown, deserted ruins of Swahili outposts bear witness to this fascinating history. In the winding medieval streets and bustling markets of Lamu and Mombasa Old Town, life has continued unhurried and unchanged for more than 400 years. Much of the coast is bordered by lush green coastal rainforests with prolific birdlife and variety of wildlife including baboons, rare colobus monkeys and even leopard. The protective reefs of Kenya ?s coast have created ideal beaches with calm, clear waters. Days on the coast are filled with sunshine and nights are balmy and warm with gentle sea breezes.

points of interest

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Kilimanjaro
One of the most amazing aspects of the Kilimanjaro (5.890 meters) is the accessibility of its peak to climbers with no mountain climbing equipment. It takes more or less five days to reach the top and return.  [photo: Paolo Cecchellero]  

Kilimanjaro from above
The snow top of the Kilimanjaro (5.890 meters) as seen from the air.  

Kilimanjaro
With its 5.890 meters, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain that regular tourists can climb, although it remains a considerable feat of human endurance. The breathable oxygen at the top is less than half the amount than is common at sea level, and climbers cover at least eighty kilometres on nothing but their own feet.  [photo: Laura Weinkam]  

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
 [photo: Yvonne Matiba]  

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Lake Manyara at dawn.  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Game drive at Lake Manyara
Stand aside, African Elephant coming through, Lake Manyara National Park. Tanzania.  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Hippo at Lake Manyara
Hippo pond, Lake Manyara National Park. Tanzania.  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Monkey at Lake Manyara
Sykes/Blue Monkey, Lake Manyara National Park. Tanzania.  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Mt Meru Game Lodge
Mount Meru Game Lodge is a small very intimate lodge with a private sanctuary. It lies midway between Kilimanjaro International Airport and Arusha,  [photo: Yvonne Matiba]  

Momella Wildlife Lodge
 [photo: Mike Needham]  

Mount Meru
Mount Meru, at 4,568 mt above sl - is the fifth highest mountain in Africa and offers one of the most challenging climbs. Once as high as Kilimanjaro, two hundred and fifty thousand years ago an explosion blew out the entire eastern side of the mountain, leaving only the vast crater you can see nowadays.  [photo: Nick Fraser]  

Ngorongoro crtaer
The Ngorongoro crater with Lake Magadi, as seen from the rim  [photo: Lucio Andreetto]  

Ngorongoro crtaer
The Ngorongoro crater as seen from the rim, not far from Ngorongoro Serena Lodge  [photo: Serena Hotels]  

Ngorongoro
 [photo: Marcello Damiani]  

Ngorongoro
Wildebeest and zebras near a waterhole in the Ngorongoro crater  [photo: Marcello Damiani]  

Ngorongoro
 [photo: Lucio Andreetto]  

Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Masai giraffe feeding on whistling thorn  [photo: Mike La Barbera]  

Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Ostrichs. The male is black, the female is brown.  [photo: Mike La Barbera]  

Ngorongoro wildlife
Cape buffalo with cattle egrets  [photo: Mike La Barbera]  

Ngorongoro wildlife
Speke's weavers  [photo: Mike La Barbera]  

Ngorongoro wildlife
Common zebras (Burchell's zebra) are grazing near a pond in the Ngorongoro  [photo: Mike La Barbera]  

Olduvai Gorge
Looking out into Olduvai Gorge, Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey - renowned anthropologists - began research in the 1930's and for decades unearthed evidence of early man's existence in this place.  [photo: Kevin Mc Bride]  

Olduvai Gorge Visitor Center
 [photo: Dongyi Liu]  

Cheetah in the Serengeti
 [photo: Marcello Damiani]  

Serengeti
A leopard asleep just after having its meal [...]  [photo: Marcos Fernandez Garrido]  

Giraffes in the Serengeti
 [photo: Dongyi Liu]  

Serengeti Serena Lodge
 [photo: Serena Hotels]  

Seronera (Serengeti)
Cheetahs, late afternoon in Serengeti.  [photo: Yvonne Matiba]  

Serengeti
Agama Lizard at Serengeti national Park. [...]  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Serengeti
A lioness with its cub  [photo: Mike La Barbera]  

Tarangire
Impala Antelopes at Tarangire  [photo: Mike Needham]  

Tarangire
A gigantic baobab backlighted by the sunset in Tarangire  [photo: Mike Needham]  

Tarangire
 [photo: Mike Needham]  

Tarangire Sopa Lodge
 [photo: Sopa Lodges]  

Tarangire Safari Lodge
View from the terrace  [photo: Mike Needham]  

Tarangire
 [photo: Lucio Andreetto]  

Balloon over Serengeti
During the air-fillling, the balloon basket lies on its side, on the ground. Passengers - usually, 16 guests - are invited to crawl in and lie on their backs. You might think that this is uncomfortable but the boarding procedure just takes few minutes and staff is there to assist you.  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Balloon over Serengeti
Firing the burners to get lift-off. The pilot jumps into the basket as the balloon is almost at stand up position. At that moment, the ropes are untied and you gently lift-off the ground. Do not be frightened by the noise of the burners; it's part of the adventure!  [photo: Ken Zaremba]  

Balloon over Serengeti
 [photo: Ken Zaremba]