14-Day Tanzania's Grand Safari Expedi...

>> Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling 'tourism-driven' city. You will be met by your driver-guide in Arusha and together you will begin the transfer to Tarangire National Park to start your private safari game drive. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which crosses the park and is the main source of freshwater for the abundant wildlife. This quiet park is famous for its elephant migration, birdlife, and authentic safari atmosphere. You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday. At the end of the afternoon’s game drive, you will make your way to Africa Safari Rift Valley. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy accommodations.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Rift Valley (Safari Comfort Accommodation) > Mid-range tented camp located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

>> After breakfast, your driver-guide will take you to the entry gates of Lake Manyara National Park, an underestimated gem as far as game parks are concerned. The park offers a big ecological variety in a more condensed area. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboons can be seen lounging in the trees and hanging out roadside. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. The lake itself is home to a large number of birds thriving at the water’s edge. More than 400 species have been identified including flamingos. Between all this beauty you have a lunch break at midday and at the end of the afternoon, you will drive to Africa Safari Lake Manyara for dinner and a night of peaceful sleep with sweet dreams.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP

>> Time to take it easy — African style! One of the favorite Swahili expressions is ”pole pole” (slowly slowly) and that’s exactly how today will go! You'll take the opportunity to sleep in, read a book, enjoy the amazing views, and simply switch off from the world for the day, indulging in the rare pleasure of having no responsibilities. This is a well-deserved break after traveling and a good way to prepare yourself for the upcoming days filled with safari adventures. Your overnight stay and all meals will be at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

>> This day brings you a road trip through northern Tanzania to Lake Natron. You will depart from Africa Safari Lake Manyara after breakfast. The drive can take up to 4 hours and it’s the perfect way to see different sides of Tanzania’s ever-changing landscapes. As you pass the Rift Valley and drive further toward Lake Natron, you will notice the lush green vegetation slowly exchanging for dry, arid, and dusty landscapes. The occasional Maasai villages passed en route become dots in the distant scenery. The further north you reach, the more remains of old volcanoes rise around you. Among them is Ol Doinyo Lengai, meaning ‘Mountain of God’ in the Maasai dialect. This volcano is one of the few that are still active. When you eventually reach Lake Natron, you might perhaps catch its smoke disappearing in the sky. The night is spent in a comfortable bed at Africa Safari Lake Natron.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow) > Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron

>> This morning, you'll put on your walking shoes as a Maasai tribesman guides you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron in search of the lesser flamingo. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa. During the breeding season, Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million flamingos. The long-legged waterfowl may flourish here, but to most other living creatures including small birds, these conditions make survival extremely challenging; however, the Lake Flats do provide a variety of habitats for birds that flourish in the alkali oasis.
After exploring Lake Natron, you'll venture out on a moderate two-hour hike along the western edge of Lake Natron leading to a series of narrow gorges and waterfalls, where you can swim in slot canyons and walk behind the falling water. Quite a refreshing activity after a hot day at Lake Natron as the area is both arid and wet at the same time, and lush with wild palms growing above the gorge.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow) > Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron

>> You will wake up easily with natural sounds and a beautiful sunrise. You'll enjoy your breakfast and explore the area in the morning or take a nice swim in the pool. Around midday, you will depart Natron for Lake Manyara. The arid scenery will slowly be exchanged for the lusher and greener surroundings of the Rift Valley. At the end of the afternoon, you will arrive at Africa Safari Lake Manyara for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Manyara NP

>> You will wake up and get going slowly. Today, you will have a quiet day ahead of you. You will enjoy a road trip to Karatu, where you will stay overnight at Africa Safari Karatu. This is a beautiful accommodation at the top of a hill, so get ready for 360-degree views! You will explore the surroundings, visit the village of Karatu, or take a refreshing swim.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow) > Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

>> Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 square km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhinos. Throw hyenas, zebras, buffalos, and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you will go to your new lodge, Africa Safari South Serengeti, for a well-deserved night’s sleep.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

>> Today you have a rewarding drive ahead of you. You will explore Lake Ndutu and the Ndutu area. Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras, and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains. At the end of the day, you will head back to Africa Safari South Serengeti.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

>> After breakfast, you will drive through a natural wonderland of ever-changing landscapes. The journey begins cruising along dirt tracks lined by shrubby savannah. After a while, you will reach the Lobo area where the landscape opens up to a mix of grasslands, rivers, hills, and forests. Depending on the movement of the migration, you might even make your way further north while the plains disappear behind you to give way to forests of acacia trees and dense bush. The area is permanently inhabited by many animals, both herbivores and carnivores. This northern section of the Serengeti is less frequented than the southern and central parts of the Serengeti, allowing for fewer cars on the road and a more ‘exclusive’ safari experience. At the end of the day, you will leave the park and after a few kilometers find another surprise; Maasai culture in its full glory. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Maasai Boma in a modern-style version of a traditional Maasai earthhouse.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow) : Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP

>> After a good breakfast at Africa Safari Maasai Boma, you will depart on your game drive in Pololeti Game Reserve. Your driver-guide will take you exploring, following the movement of resident wildlife. There will be a stop for a nice picnic lunch along the way.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Maasai Boma (Safari Comfort Bungalow) > Mid-range bungalow located just outside Northern Serengeti NP

>> Today, you will enjoy another full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Throughout the day, you will explore the surroundings of a well-known phenomenon; the yearly crossing of the migration. Depending on the rainfall and your travel dates, you may have the opportunity to witness this spectacle of nature. In this expansive landscape, watered by several rivers, the game is there for viewing in large numbers. You are highly likely to cross paths with giraffes, hippos, elands, and elephants. At the end of the day, you will reach Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma for a good night's sleep.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

>> You will enjoy a bit of a sleep-in and an easy morning around the campgrounds, read a book on the patio, or simply make the most of having some downtime. This afternoon, you will be going on a walking safari. A truly unique experience, where you will have to explore new territory and follow the animals on foot, accompanied by your very own armed ranger. The walking safari takes approximately 2 hours and ends with a sundowner while overlooking the Serengeti. Then, you will go back to the accommodation for a quick dinner as you will join in on a thrilling adventure; a night game drive. A spotlight is fitted to the vehicle and before you know it you catch the first reflections of the animal’s eyes. The night is another world altogether out there; interesting actions of the nocturnal animals, different shades and shadows, and unknown sounds. Upon return, you will have perhaps a nightcap to warm up before retiring to your room for a good rest.

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort) > Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

>> After a good night’s sleep, this morning it is departure time. After the last game drive, your vehicle will be taking you to the Seronera airstrip for your flight back to Arusha Airport. After boarding the aircraft, your trip nears the end, but you can still peer out over the wings of the plane and enjoy the magnificent views while flying over Serengeti National Park and admire the changing scenery of the Great Rift Valley. You will land at Arusha Airport with a camera full of pictures to share with friends and family and look back on the amazing memories created by your African endeavor!

• Time: 8-10 hours
• Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

•  Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)