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Tanzania Safaris

LAKE MANYARA - NGORONGORO CRATER - SERENGETI - TARANGIRE

Lake Manyara National Park covers some 330 sq. km. of which about 230 sq. km. is the lake. Along its western boundaries is the Rift Valley’s western wall. The park is famous for its bird life – almost 400 different species, large elephant population and the tree climbing lions. There is also a large variety of tree species in the park.

Ngorongoro Crater – a photographer’s paradise. The largest intact crater in the world covering some 265 sq. km. from the rim to the crater floor is a drop of 600 metres. An abundance of wild game including elephants, rhino, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, cats, jackals, bushbucks, eland, waterbuck, wildebeest, antelope and a large variety of birds. A sight you will always remember.

Serengeti National Park is the largest NP in Tanzania and one of the most spectacular parks in the world. The Serengeti covers some 14,763 sq. km. of large plains, short grass plains, kopjes and lakes. The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai language meaning ‘Engless Plain’. Every year more than one million wildebeest travel in long caravans across the plains of the ‘Mighty Serengeti’, all in search of better feeding grounds, followed by a large variety of other animals. Not far behind follow the hungry lions, cheetahs and hyenas. Other predators such as leopards, serval cats and jackals watch the wandering game with interest. Elephants, rhino and buffalo enjoy their grazing. Rain usually falls in April and October. Many of the game births take place during the month of February.

Tarangire National Park covers some 2,600 sq. km. There are two large plains and a seasonal swamp in the south. An extremely beautiful park filled with baobabs and acacias. The park is home to a large variety of game such as elephants, zebra, giraffes and waterbuck. The animals enjly the water coming from the Tarangire River. The best viewing time is during the dry seasons. Many elephant herds can be seen. Other animals include rhino, lions, cheetahs, leopards, eland, orynx and lesser kindu. The bird life is varied and plentiful. The very rate Roan Antelope can also be seen in this park.  

Day 01 Moshi – Tarangire

Early morning drive from Moshi to Tarangire. Afternoon game drive in the park with lunch boxes. Dinner and overnight at the Tarangire Camp Site.

Day 02 Lake Manyara

After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara. Afternoon gam drive in the park with lunch boxes. Dinner and overnight at the camp site.

Day 03 Serengeti

Early morning drive to Serengeti with lunch boxes. Afternoon game drive around the Seronera area. Dinner and overnight at the Seronera camp site.

Day 04 Lobo

After breakfast drive to Lobo with picnic lunch. Afternoon game drive around the Lobo area. Dinner and overnight at the Lobo camp site.

Day 05 Olduvai Gorge

Early morning drive to Olduvai Gorge with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at the camp site.

Day 06 Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast half day tour in the crater with lunch boxes. Dinner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Crater camp site.

Day 07 Moshi

After breakfast drive to Mto Wa Mbu for some shopping. Packed lunch. Continue to Moshi via Arusha. End of tour.