10 Day / 9 Night, Wildlife Safari

Fly out of Dar es Salaam to Mwanza and you will meet our driver at the airport for a transfer to your hotel, the rest of this day is at leisure. The Hotel you will stay at in Mwanza is beautifully located on the outskirts of town and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. In the late afternoon or evening your guide will go to your hotel for a pre-safari briefing. We will also confirm with you that you have the appropriate mandatory medical coverage and travel insurance.

Once you have finished breakfast you will drive towards the Serengeti for 3 days of exploration in this incredible park. The 15 000 square kilometer Serengeti is the oldest national park in Tanzania and is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as Elephants, Impalas, Buffalo, Crocodiles, Hippos and more… but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of Zebras and Wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they begin their return to the north and continue migrating northwards during July and August. Apart from the migrating herds, you will most likely see an amazing array of animals including predators such as Leopards, Cheetahs and Lions. 90% of all African wildlife documentaries are filmed in the Serengeti as it is the most densely animal populated park in the world. The great Serengeti Wildebeest migration is the movement of vast numbers of the Serengeti’s Wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of Zebra, and smaller numbers of Grant’s Gazelles, Thomson’s Gazelles, Eland and Impalas. The migrating animals move in an annual pattern, which is fairly predictable, as they are constantly seeking fresh grazing lands and better quality water. The precise timing of the Serengeti wildebeest migration is entirely dependent on the rainfall patterns each year. The Mara River crossing normally starts in late June to early July, which moves towards August and proceeds towards the Ndutu area in February. In Tanzania you can find The Great Migration all year round as opposed to Kenya where parts the migration is only there for 2 months of the year. Hotel: Thorn Tree Tented Camp (or a 5 star accommodation listed at the bottom of this itinerary) Meals: breakfast at lodge, lunch on the road & dinner at the lodge

After breakfast you will depart with packed lunches to The Ngorongoro Crater (Conservation Area). Once you pass through the entry gates you will descend into the crater and spend the rest of the day on an amazing game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest volcanic caldera. It is almost 20 km wide, approximately 600 m deep and is known for its large variety of wildlife. In addition to viewing the Big Five (Rhinos, Leopards, Lions, Buffalo and Elephants) various springs attract animals such as Wildebeests, Gazelles, Reedbucks and countless bird species. You will stop to have lunch at a beautiful designated picnic area around noon. The Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most important protected areas in Africa, with a diverse eco-system, which boasts to be the home of 2-3 million wild animals. Ngorongoro is beautifully located with lakes, grasslands, swamps and forests on the escarpment, which give an impressive panoramic view of animals and scenery. Late in the afternoon you will proceed to your lodge located outside the park for dinner and an overnight Hotel: Lake Eyasi Tented Camp (or a 5 star accommodation listed at the bottom of this itinerary) Meals: breakfast at lodge, lunch on the road & dinner at the lodge

Lake Eyasi is a very scenic soda lake found on the southern border of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This less visited lake lies at the base of the Eyasi escarpment on the western rift valley wall. This Morning you will be introduced to the extraordinary people who belong to an indigenous tribe known as the ‘Hadzabe’ (hunter-gatherer bushmen). The tribe inhabits the shores of Lake Eyasi as do the Nilotic-speaking Datoga tribe. You will visit these tribes, which will include a visit to their homesteads, learn about their way of life, animal tracking, medicinal plants, and much more. Some wildlife and a wide range of bird species can be viewed during walks around the lake, which can be arranged. Hotel: Migombani Campsite Meals: breakfast at lodge, lunch on the road & dinner at the lodge

Upon finishing breakfast you will check out of the lodge and depart with packed lunches to the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park. The park’s name means shallow salt lake and it covers a large area of the park flooding and drying with the seasons. This unique park is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On your adventure in the park you might see Monkeys, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Buffalo, Elephants and if you’re lucky lazy Lions lounging in trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. Lunch will be had at an amazing picnic area overlooking the lake and an escarpment. Later after lunch and more wildlife viewing you will slowly proceed to Tarangire concluding your first day of wildlife safari. Hotel: Sangaiwe Tented Camp (or a 5 star accommodation listed at the bottom of this itinerary) Meals: breakfast at lodge, lunch on the road & dinner at the lodge

After breakfast at the hotel you will start driving to The Tarangire National Park. This amazing park known as “the Paradise of Elephants” is very unique, on your voyage you will get to see a few Masai villages along the way as well as some wildlife. Around 12:00pm – 1:00pm you will have a picnic lunch at a breathtaking designated picnic area surrounded by animals in their natural habitats. After lunch and a short break, you will depart for an afternoon game drive in the park. Might see animals such as Lions, Elephants, Zebras, Buffalos, Giraffes, Baboons, Hyenas, Eland, Kudu, Cheetahs, Warthogs, Monkeys and more… The Tarangire Park also provides shelter to over 500 bird species. Before dark in the early evening you will return to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay. Hotel: Masai Land Safari Lodge (or a 5 star accommodation listed at the bottom of this itinerary) Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

After breakfast, you will travel to the wonderful Arusha National Park. This small but diverse park near Arusha city has many diverse ecosystems and is famous for its variety of 400+ bird species. On clear days you can see the tallest freestanding mountain in the world Mount Kilimanjaro (the roof of Africa). The park is located beside the famous Mount Meru volcano, the beautiful Lake Momela, and is a great place to canoe or do a walking safari. Hotel: Masai Land Safari Lodge (or a 5 star accommodation listed at the bottom of this itinerary) Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner

This is your last day in Tanzania, depending on your international flight time. Your guide will take you to the Kilimanjaro International Airport where we will bid you farewell as you depart home or to your next destination.

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