This superb safari takes in three of Tanzania's great wildlife regions - The Serengeti National Park - where life in the park centers on the triangular trek of several million hooves. This movement never stops, as the animals constantly seek out new grazing pastures. Ngorongoro Crater one of the wonders of the world, it is difficult to give a fair description to the enormity and beauty of the Crater and Tarangire National Park - a delightful, untamed gem of a park. By using the combination of Dunia Camp and Olakira Camp for the start of this safari means that you will be in the best locations for viewing the wildebeest migration regardless of the time of year that you travel.
Day 1: Dunia Camp, Central Serengeti
You are transferred to Arusha airport for the morning flight to the Serengeti (flight included). Upon arrival at Seronera or Kogatende Airstrip you will be met by the camps vehicle and transferred to your camp for lunch. After lunch, shared game drive in the camp vehicle followed by dinner and overnight. Passengers arriving by the afternoon flight from Arusha will be met and transferred to the camp arriving in time for dinner and overnight. Overnight at Dunia/Olakira Camp on a full board basis (Includes: Local drinks, laundry, scheduled open vehicle game drives)
Day 2: Dunia Camp, Central Serengeti
Morning and afternoon shared game drives in camps vehicle in Serengeti National Park. Overnight at Dunia/Olakira Camp on a full board basis (Includes: Local drinks, laundry, scheduled open vehicle game drives)
Day 3: The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast transfer to Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip arriving at approx 1140 hrs (flight booked by Ranger). Upon arrival met by Rangers vehicle and a driver guide and transferred to your camp in the Ngorongoro Area arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon at leisure followed by dinner and overnight. Overnight at The Highlands Ngorongoro on a full board basis (Includes: Local drinks, laundry, Olmoti Crater hike, Empakai Crater hike, Maasai Cultural visit)
Day 4: The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You game view on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. This 102 square mile paradise was formed by the collapse of an ancient volcano more than twenty-five million years ago. The resulting rich fertile soil has produced lush vegetation that has attracted more than 30,000 resident mammals and a delicate balance of predator and prey. There is a good chance of seeing the “Big Five” of African wildlife during your day of game driving on the crater’s floor. You travel with a picnic lunch, served near a hippo pool. In the afternoon, you return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at The Highlands Ngorongoro on a full board basis (Includes: Local drinks, laundry, Olmoti Crater hike, Empakai Crater hike, Maasai Cultural visit)
Day 5: Oliver's Camp, Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you head towards Tarangire National park, arriving at your camp in time for lunch. After lunch and a short siesta, you go for an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Oliver’s Camp on a full board basis (Includes: Local drinks, laundry)
Day 6: Oliver's Camp, Tarangire National Park
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives of Tarangire National Park. Overnight at Oliver’s Camp on a full board basis (Includes: Local drinks, laundry)
Day 7: End of Itinerary
This morning after breakfast drive back to Arusha. On arrival in Arusha you will continue your onward arrangements.
Accommodation |
Destination |
Basis |
Duration |
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Dunia Camp |
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Central Serengeti |
FB |
2 Nights |
→ Olakira Mobile Camp (Jun-Nov) |
alternate |
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The Highlands |
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
FB |
2 Nights |
Oliver's Camp |
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Tarangire National Park |
FB |
2 Nights |
Key
FB: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch