This 4 days night Tanzanian Budget lodge safari
explores the world renowned north east corner of
Tanzania. This area boasts the Serengeti Game
Reserve, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Although a
short safari itinerary, it does cover some good
distance offers very contrasting areas. The
safari departs from and returns to Arusha.
Day 1 : Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater
The tour starts with lunch in Arusha town at
1230hrs. 1400hrs, drive to Ngorongoro
Conservation Area. Dinner and overnight at the
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Similar
Ngorongoro Crater, a large, unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera. The crater,
which formed when a giant volcano exploded and collapsed on itself some two to
three million years ago, is 610 m (2,000 ft) deep and its floor covers 260 km2
(100 sq mi).[5] Estimates of the height of the original volcano range from
fifteen to nineteen thousand feet (4500 to 5800 metres) high
Day 2 : Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
Today you will descend 2000 feet (over 600
meters) to the floor of the crater for a half
day crater tour. Explore the forest areas that
are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake
area, where you may see the flamingos and the
open savannah where the lions hunt for food.
Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon drive to Serengeti
National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Dinner and
overnight at the Seronera wildlife lodge or
Similar
Day 3 : Serengeti Full Day
Enjoy a morning game viewing in the endless
plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the
great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles
or a pride of lions lounging in the shade.
Return to your lodge for lunch and later do
afternoon game drive or with picnic lunches do
an extended game drive returning for dinner and
overnight at the lodge
Day 4 : SerengeSerengeti offers arguably the
most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, smaller
groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi,
kongoni, impala and Grants gazelle.
The spectacle of predator versus prey dominates Tanzanias greatest park.
Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary
leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density
of cheetahs prowls the southeastern plains. Almost uniquely, all three African
jackal species occur here, alongside the spotted hyena and a host of more
elusive small predators, ranging from the insectivorous aardwolf to the
beautiful serval cat.ti to Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast and final game viewing
depart to Lake Manyara national park whose
inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree
climbing lions, flamingos and other varieties of
birdlife.Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara
Hotel.
Day 5: Lake Manyara and - Arusha
After Lake Manyara arriving late afternoon
dinner and overnight at lake Manyara hotel, you
will depart for a morning game drive in Lake
Manyara National Park whose inhabitants include
hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos
and other varieties of birdlife. Mid morning,
drive back to Arusha. Lunch at a restaurant in
Arusha town.
Package cost:
Usd $ 1755
Price Includes
- Accommodation and meals as stipulated on each
itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking
driver/guide or naturalist guide
- Park or reserve entry fees where applicable
- Olduvai museum visit where applicable
Price Excludes
- Airport or border transfers unless stated
otherwise on the itinerary
- Visas (currently US$ 50 per person)
- Gratuities
- Inoculations and personal insurance
- Any internal flights and departure taxes (with
Tanzania)
- International flights and departure taxes
- Optional activities and excursions
- Items of personal nature such as beverages,
telephone, postage etc..
- Holiday (Christmas, Easter) and other seasonal
surcharges