TANZANIA The National Parks and reserves
of northern Tanzania need little introduction to
wildlife enthusiasts.
The vast Serengeti National Park, is arguably
the finest reserve on the continent, home to
millions of plains animals and a profusion of
predators. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest
intact volcanic caldera in the world, whilst
Tarangire National Park is well known for it’s
dense elephant population and magnificent baobab
trees. Add to this, Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth
highest mountain, at 4566 m, which dominates the
horizon when visiting the bustling town of
Arusha, the gateway to the reserves of northern
Tanzania.
Africa's spectacular Rift Valley, with the wide
open plains of East Africa stretched before us.
Then there are lakes winged pink with the
presence of hundreds of flamingoes.
Tanzania has Mt Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest
mountain.
DAY 1 – NAIROBI.
Arrive and transfer to The Stanley Hotel
DAY 2 - NAIROBI – LAKE MANYARA VIA ARUSHA
Morning shuttle bus transfer via the Namanga border to
Arusha in Tanzania for lunch. After lunch and briefing
drive in 4X4 safari vehicle to Lake Manyara, a mineral
lake lying in the Rift Valley. Overnight at the Lake
Manyara Serena Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 3 – LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – SERENGETI NATIONAL
PARK
Morning game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park,
the home of the so-called ‘Tree Lions’. Apart from the
varied types of landscape including jungle, swamp and
savanna, there are also a large variety of animals
including Giraffe, Zebra, Elephant, Gazelle and about
350 different species of birds. After lunch you drive
through the hilly landscape and into the plains of the
Serengeti. Overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 4 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Today you spend the whole day on a game drive in this
National Park, which is rich with different species of
animals. To give you a better chance of seeing the big
five a picnic lunch will be provided. Overnight at the
Serengeti Serena Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 5 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti. After lunch
set off for the Ngorongoro Crater with a stop enroute at
Ol’Duvai gorge. Here in the ‘cradle of mankind’ the
skull of a human being was found believed to be the
oldest ever at Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
(BLD)
DAY 6 - NGORONGORO CRATER
Early this morning the safari begins by taking a four
wheel drive down the steep valley (about 600m) onto the
floor of the crater. The crater is known for its unusual
sights including the rare black rhinos. Return to the
lodge for lunch and a leisurely afternoon. Overnight at
the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. (BLD)
DAY 7 - NGORONGORO – ARUSHA – NAIROBI
After breakfast drive to Arusha for lunch and transfer
by shuttle bus back to Nairobi, arriving at approx
6pm. (BL)
MIGRATION The biggest annual event in
Tanzania is the migration, where huge herds of
wildebeest head from Tanzania’s Serengeti
National park into Kenya’s Masai Mara in search
of greener pastures.
Leaving Tanzania in late July/August each year,
more than 2 million of these animals migrate
across the Mara River accompanied by zebras,
antelopes, gazelles and lions. In
October/November the animals return to the short
grass plains.
Key to Inclusions:
(B) Breakfast
(L) Lunch
(D) Dinner
(B&B) Bed & Breakfast
(FB) Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
7 Days/6 Nights Package
Cost Per Person
Twin
Single
Nov - 15 Dec 07
$2890
$3315
15 Dec 07 - Feb 08 &
25 May - Oct 08
$3340
$3775
Mar & Nov 08
$3010
$3370
Apr - 24 May 08
$2560
$2660
Included: 6 nights accommodation, all meals
while on safari, arrival transfer in Nairobi, shuttle bus transfers Nairobi/Arusha/Nairobi
and scheduled game drives in 4x4, and park fees
Departure: Tuesdays (alternative departures
available on a private basis at additional cost)
Minimum: 2 passengers
Christmas, New Year & Easter supplements apply
Supplement For Air Kenya Flight Nairobi /
Kilimanjaro / Nairobi Or Private Road Transfers
Are Available For Those That Do Not Wish To
Travel Nairobi/Arusha by Shuttle Bus
Day Trips Available - We have a number of
other additional optional excursions
available to extend your stay. Please contact us for
details.
N.B. Be warned
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Road surfaces can be very rough at times and distances
between camps are such that one can be on the road for many hours.
Have you considered adding a
Kenya Safari to your Tanzania trip?
Please confirm prices with Bench International prior
to booking your trip.
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