14 Days/13 Nights: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Zanzibar

Safari Highlights:

  • Lake Manyara - 1 Night: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
  • Serengeti - 3 Nights: Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp
  • Ngorongoro - 2 Night: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
  • Tarangire - 1 Night: Nimali Tarangire Lodge
  • Zanzibar - 6 Nights: Dream of Zanzibar/Hideaway of Nungwi

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding

Detailed Itinerary

About Lake Manyara

The area of the park covers approximately 50km and sits at the base of the 600m high Rift Valley escarpment and the Manyara Lake. It is famous for its vast herds of elephants, flocking flamingos which inhabit the land and its highly unusual tree-climbing lions. The National Park is also home to baboons, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, and zebras, providing you with an exceptional big four safari. A highlight of any visit to Manyara is without question its diverse population of birds.

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Day 1: Arusha - Transfer to Lake Manyara

You will be picked from your Arusha hotel and be driven to Lake Manyara which is 2 hours away from Arusha. Lunch will be served in Arusha before proceeding to Lake Manyara. Upon arrival you will have an introductory game drive as you head to the lodge.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Tree lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

About Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti National Park is a Tanzanian National Park in the Serengeti ecosystem which is listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Site covering a whooping area of 12950 sq kilometers. The crocodiles in the Nile River are a major attraction in the Serengeti Safari tours besides the Great Migration, when millions of herbivores migrate to and from the Maasai Mara year after year in pursuit of environmentally friendly water and pastures.

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Day 2: Lake Manyara - Serengeti

Have breakfast then depart for Serengeti arriving early before lunch. Have an introductory game drive en route to the lodge for lunch. After lunch relax before an afternoon game drive at 4o'clock.
Overnight: Grumeti Serengeti
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast.

Day 3 & 4: Serengeti - Full day

Have breakfast then depart for a full-day game drive carrying parked lunch with you. Enjoy searching for wildlife in this vast savannah land. Picnic lunch will be served at lunch time.
Alternatively, have morning and afternoon game drives with other time spent at the lodge
Overnight: Grumeti Serengeti
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast.

About Ngorongoro National Park

The Ngorongoro National Park is a world heritage site located in Crater Highlands of Tanzania. It is famous for the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera. Ngorongoro National Park is one of Africa's premier attractions and a world-renowned natural wonder.

Ngorongoro Crater 
The main attraction of Ngorongoro National Park is the 2 million years old crater. It is about 610 metres in depth and its floor covers about 260 square kilometres of area. The estimated height of the original volcano ranges between 4,500 to 5,800 metres. Ngorongoro has two more volcanic craters: Olmoti crater, known for its stunning waterfalls and the Empakai crater, which holds a deep lake and lush, green walls.

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Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Depart for Ngorongoro after breakfast arriving before lunch time. Have a game drive en route to your lodge for lunch. After lunch relax before an afternoon game drive at the lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Day 6: Ngorongoro - Full day

After an early breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed picnic lunch and depart for a tour of the crater floor, which is home to numerous plains game and the big five. Spend the day within the crater and have lunch at one of the famous picnic spots in the park. In the evening you will return to the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals:
Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

About Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is located at Manyara the Northern Region of Tanzania and about 2850 square miles. Its landscape mainly consists of Acacia woodland,ridges and the Tarangire river valley. There are several main tourist attractions and activities as explained below. Tarangire National Park has a wide variety of wildlife, including, thousands of elephants, zebras and wild beasts.The concentration of animals peaks during the dry season (July to October) as animals migrate in seek of water from the Tarangire river and pastures. Lions,leopards,wild dogs and cheetahs lurk in the Savannah woodlands in hunt for prey. This gives a spectacular view of nature ecosystem balance. The park is a home to several species of birds and termite mounds that gives live to the landscape.

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Day 7: Ngorongoro - Transfer to Tarangire

Drive to Tarangire to arrive mid-morning. Have a game drive till lunch time when you check in at the camp for. Have lunch then relax before another game drive at 3p.m till 6p.m
Overnight: Nimali Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

About Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a destination by itself, located just 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania. It has a unique mix of breathtaking sea views and cultural insights along the edges of the whole island. Even the tiny villages are so delightfully simple and rustic. Flanked by barriers, the eastern shores will stun you with its breathtaking beaches surrounded by white, fine sands.

Zanzibar Channel
This is where the main town is and where the world renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town on the western edge is located, with the Arab fortresses, the Palace Museum, the House of Wonders and Dr. Livingstone's House, among others. Here is where the core of Zanzibar's culture come to life.

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Day 8: Tarangire - Arusha/JRO (by road) - Transfer to Zanzibar (By flight)

Depart Serengeti early in the morning at 7a.m. to arrive in Arusha at lunch time. Have lunch then you will be dropped at the JRO airport for your flight to Zanzibar (Departs at 6.30p.m). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel for your stay.
Overnight: Dream of Zanzibar/Hideaway of Nungwi
Meal Plan: All Inclusive

Day 9 - 13: Zanzibar - Own activities

Spend these days on leisure activities, swimming diving and day trips.
Overnight: Dream of Zanzibar/Hideaway of Nungwi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 14: Zanzibar - Transfer to DAR/JRO/Nairobi (By flight)

You will have a transfer to the airport for a flight to DAR/JRO/Nairobi. Upon arrival, connect with you outbound flight.
End of safari!

 

ENQUIRE

 

Note:

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and similar lodges or camps will be suggested in case the proposed ones are fully booked.

Inclusive of;
- All government taxes/VAT
- Park fees in all the parks including Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Accommodation and meals as mentioned in the tour description
- Drinking water
- Transportation in a customized Land Cruisers with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation in Zanzibar on Full board basis (Includes house wine, spirits, a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, local beers, juices, water and tea/coffee)
- Flights; JRO-Zanzibar-DAR/JRO/Nairobi

Exclusive of;
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Other personal items
- Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon ride, a visit to Maasai Village and any other interested activity

 


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