The park covers 14,763 sq km of endless rolling plains,
which reach up to the Kenyan border and extends almost to
Lake Victoria. The park is teaming with stunning wildlife -
it is thought that over 3 million large mammals roam the
plains. In May or early June you can witness the annual
migration of millions of zebra and wildebeest in search of
water and forage as the seasons change.
Activites and Special Interests:
Archeologists will be interested in Olduvai Gorge which is
in the Conservation Area and where it is possible to see the
famous discoveries of remains of early Man by Mary and Louis
Leakey. However most of the activity is within the crater
which is popular for bird watching, photography, walking
safaris, and game viewing from a vehicle (4 wheel drive).
Wildlife:
Large herds of antelope of all sorts including: Patterson's
eland, Klipspringer, Dikdik, impala, Zebra, gazelles, water,
bush and reed buck, topi, kongoni, cotton's oribi, grey bush
duiker, roan antelope buffalo, and wildebeest. Plus: lion,
leopard, cheetah, hyena, bat eared fox, hunting dog and
jackal. Smaller mammals: spring hare, porcupine, warthog,
hyraxes, baboon, vervet monkey, colobus monkey, patas
monkey, and mongooses. Larger mammals: giraffe, rhino,
elephant, hippopotamus. Nearly 500 species of bird,
including vultures, storks, flamingoes, martial and fish
eagles, ostrich. Reptiles: crocodiles, a number of species
of snakes and lizards.
Accommodation:
There are a number of lodges and camps to stay at in the
Serengeti. Lodges: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Lobo
Wildlife Lodge, Ndutu Safari Lodge (near Olduvai Gorge)
Serengeti Serena Lodge, and Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Camps:
Kijesereshi Tented lodge just outside the camp south of
Nsabaaka Gate (north west of the Park) and Migration camp
around the Lobo area. There are public camp sites (very
basic some without even water), 6 special camp sites and 12
wilderness camp site.
The park is located 120km from Arusha south east of Manyara.
This park has a particularly dense wildlife population
between June - October. This national park is home to
thousands of elephant, and in the dry season game
congregates along the river having migrated from the Masai
Mara. This park is symbolised by the Baobab tree, growing in
open acacia woodland. Tarangire is an ornithologists
paradise rich in birds of prey and an incredible diversity
of avifauna.
Activites and Special Interests:
Bird watching, photography, walking safaris, and ornithology
(October - May).
Wildlife:
Large herds of antelope of all sorts including: eland,
lesser kudu, Kongoni, impala, Zebra, gazelles, buffalo,
wildebeest, leopard, elephant, rhino and lots of smaller
mammals.
Accommodation:
Tarangire Safari Lodge, Sopa Lodge, Olivers Camp, and 2
public camp sites.
Pick up from hotel or similar at
9:00am and drive to and tour Arusha National Park.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ARUSHA
NATIONAL PARK: Formerly Ngurdoto Crater Highland National
park until 1967. The national Park covers an area of about
137sq. km. It is located near Arusha town between the peaks
of Mountains Kilimanjaro and Meru. The park and the town
derive their name from Wa -Arusha people who traditionally
leave in this area. The Ngurdoto Crater, Momella Lakes, the
highland montane forest and the rugged Mount Meru (4575m)
are the four distinctive features of the park. The park has
a wealth of wildlife including Colobus monkeys, velvet
monkeys, bushbucks, buffalos, red forest duikers, hippos,
elephants and giraffes. Birdlife especially waterfowl is
abundant and interesting. Overnight at the Leopard Hotel or
similar bed and breakfast /catch flight back home.
MAIN ATTRACTIONS: Ngurdoto Crater (little Ngorongoro), Momella lakes, Black
and white Colobus Monkey
Mount Meru (14,990 feet) and the Meru Crater
1 Day
Pick up from Leopard hotel
or similar at 9:00am and drive to and tour Arusha National
Park.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PAX = US$ 200
2 PAX = US$ 130per person
3 PAX = US$ 120 per person
4 - Above PAX = US$ 100 per person
Included in the Price:
Lunch Packet: English speaking driver-guide, and park fees.
Not included: visa, personal and travel
insurance, tips, and drinks, accommodation after safari and
any other activities not mentioned above.
2 Days
/ 1 Night
DAY 1:
Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park, takes approx.4
hours drive. In Manyara after having a picnic lunch you
start the late afternoon game drive which is also the best
time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from
the East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming
an impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of
the ground water forest, monkeys leap from one branch to
branch, on the escarpment elephants stand in the shade
acacia. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas,
monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos and others. In the late
evening you transferred to Lake Manyara Hotel or similar for
overnight full board.
DAY 2:
From Lake Manyara to the Ngorongoro Crater, this drive can
takes 1 hour until you reach at the gate. In the eastern
side you will see the Rift Valley, animals like elephant,
buffalos, zebra, monkey, birds as well as viewing the rim
crater. The concentration of wild animals can be found in
the huge and perfect crater of Ngorongoro. This is
undoubtedly the best place to see black rhino in Tanzania as
well as the prides of lion that includes the magnificent
black manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes
and the variety of water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah,
hyena and lots of other members of the antelope family and
small mammals of sorts can also be found. Then in the late
afternoon drive back to Moshi at the Leopard Hotel or
similar for overnight bed and breakfast /catch flight back
home.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PERSON = US$ 835.
2 PEOPLE = US$ 530 PER PERSON.
3 PEOPLE = US$ 470 PER PERSON.
4 PEOPLE AND ABOVE = US$ 440 PER PERSON.
Price for Luxury Lodge accommodation
during safari is also available upon request.
Included in the Price:
Accommodation full board
during safari (standard Lodge), All park fees,
Transportation with qualified driver-guide during safari
(All vehicles are 4x4 with viewing roofs), Ngorongoro Crater
car supplement fee & Lake Manyara supplement fee.
Not Included:
Tips for your driver-guide during safari, Accommodation at
the Hotel, Transfer to / from airport & Any personal
expenses.
3 Days / 2 Nights
DAY 1:
Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park, takes about 4
hours. In Manyara after having a picnic lunch you start the
late afternoon game drive which is also the best time to
view animals in this park. When you approach it from the
East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an
impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of the
ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, on
the escarpment elephants stand in the shade of a baobab.
Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys,
giraffes, buffalos, hippos and others. Overnight at Lake
Manyara Hotel or similar full board.
DAY 2:
The half day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. This is
undoubtedly the best place to see black rhino in Tanzania as
well as the prides of lion that includes the magnificent
black manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes
and the variety of water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah,
hyena and lots of other members of the antelope family and
small mammals of sorts can also be seen. Overnight at
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar full board.
DAY 3:
Drive from Ngorongoro area to Tarangire National Park, takes
about one and a half hour to two hours. This park is
spectacular in the dry season when many of the migratory
wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of
Tarangire River. Huge herds of wildebeest, zebras,
elephants, elands and Oryx gather to stay in Tarangire until
the onset of the rain when they migrate again to good
grazing areas. Then in the late evening drive back to Moshi
at the Leopard Hotel or similar for overnight bed and
breakfast / catch flight back home.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PERSON = US$ 1275.
2 PEOPLE = US$ 875 PER PERSON.
3 PEOPLE = US$ 730 PER PERSON.
4 PEOPLE AND ABOVE = US$ 670 PER PERSON.
Price for Luxury Lodge accommodation
during safari is also available upon request.
Included in the Price:
Accommodation full board
during safari (Standard Lodge), All park fees,
Transportation with qualified driver-guide during safari
(All vehicles are 4x4 with viewing roofs), Ngorongoro crater
car supplement fee, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Park supplement
fee.
Not Included:
Tips for your driver-guide
during safari, Accommodation at the Hotel, Transfer to /
from airport & Any personal expenses.
4 Days / 3 Nights
DAY 1:
Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park takes about 4
hours. In Manyara after having a picnic lunch you start the
late afternoon game drive which is also the best time to
view animals in this park. When you approach it from the
East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an
impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of the
ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, on
the escarpment elephants stand in the shade. Other animals
frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes,
buffalos, hippos and others. Overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel
or similar full board.
DAY 2:
Drive to Serengeti National Park takes about 3 to 4 hours –
depending on the road condition, this is the largest
National Park in Tanzania. There is the variety of scenery,
which includes the plains, lakes, hills and the rocks
outcrops called kopjes. The main game drive areas in the
Serengeti are the Seronera valley, the Western corridor and
Lobo area. Common animals that can be see here are lions,
buffaloes, impalas, hippos, waterbucks, elephants, cheetahs,
and the leopards. From December, when the long rains start,
to May, eastern Serengeti plains provide the best
opportunities for game viewing as hundreds of thousands of
the migratory animals are concentrated in this part
attracted by the short palatable grass. Overnight at
Seronera Wildlife Lodge or similar full board.
DAY 3:
After breakfast, morning game drives at
Serengeti National Park, and then later afternoon drive to
Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is an
archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains,
in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has
the amazing landscape that resulted from the tectonic forces
which created the Great Rift Valley million of years ago.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar full
board.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, then half day
game drives inside the crater. This is undoubtedly the best
place to see black rhino in Tanzania as well as the prides
of lion that includes the magnificent black mined males.
There are lots of colorful flamingoes and the variety of
water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah, hyena and lots of
other members of the antelope family and small mammals of
sorts can also be seen here. In the late afternoon drive
back to the Leopard Hotel or similar for overnight bed and
breakfast /catch flight back home.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PERSON = US$ 1700.
2 PEOPLE = US$ 1100 PER PERSON.
3 PEOPLE = US$ 960 PER PERSON.
4 PEOPLE AND ABOVE = US$ 880 PER PERSON.
Price for Luxury Lodge accommodation
during safari is also available upon request.
Included in the Price:
Accommodation full board
during safari (Standard Lodge), All park fees,
Transportation with qualified driver-guide during safari
(All vehicles are 4x4 with viewing roofs), Ngorongoro Crater
car supplement fee, Lake Manyara & Serengeti Park supplement
fee & Olduvai Gorge visit.
Not Included:
Tips for your driver-guide during safari, Accommodation at
the Hotel, Transfer to / from airport & Any personal
expenses.
5 Days / 4 Nights
DAY 1:
Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park takes about 4
hours. In Manyara after having a picnic lunch you start the
late afternoon game drive which is also the best time to
view animals in this park. When you approach it from the
East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an
impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of the
ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, on
the escarpment elephants stand in the shade. Other animals
frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes,
buffalos, hippos and others. Overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel
or similar full board.
DAY 2:
Drive to Serengeti National Park takes about 3 to 4 hours –
depending on the road condition, this is the largest
National Park in Tanzania. There is the variety of scenery,
which includes the plains, lakes, hills and the rocks
outcrops called kopjes. The main game drive areas in the
Serengeti are the Seronera valley, the Western corridor and
Lobo area. Common animals that can be see here are lions,
buffaloes, impalas, hippos, waterbucks, elephants, cheetahs
and the leopards. From December, when the long rains start,
to May, eastern Serengeti plains provide the best
opportunities for game viewing as hundreds of thousands of
the migratory animals are concentrated in this part
attracted by the short palatable grass. Overnight at
Seronera Wildlife Lodge or similar full board.
DAY 3:
After breakfast venture into the corners of wilderness
Serengeti for a full day game viewing in the park. Picnic
lunch besides you, take your leisure while exploring the
only truly world heritage site, where largest concentration
of plain game on earth still exists! In the late evening
back to the Hotel for rest, dinner and overnight.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National
Park, and then later afternoon drive to Ngorongoro via
Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site
located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early
human fossils were first discovered. It has the amazing
landscape that resulted from the tectonic forces which
created the Great Rift Valley million of years ago.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar full
board.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater, then half day
game drives inside the crater. This is undoubtedly the best
place to see black rhino in Tanzania as well as the prides
of lion that includes the magnificent black mined males.
There are lots of colorful flamingoes and the variety of
water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah, hyena and lots of
other members of the antelope family and small mammals of
sorts can also be seen here. In the late afternoon drive
back to Moshi at the Leopard Hotel or similar for overnight
bed and breakfast /catch flight back home.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PERSON = US$ 2125.
2 PEOPLE = US$ 1365 PER PERSON.
3 PEOPLE = US$ 1190 PER PERSON.
4 PEOPLE AND ABOVE = US$ 1090 PER PERSON.
Price for Luxury Lodge accommodation
during safari is also available upon request.
Included in the Price:
Accommodation full board
during safari (Standard Lodge), All park fees,
Transportation with qualified driver-guide during safari
(All vehicles are 4x4 with viewing roofs), Ngorongoro Crater
car supplement fee, Lake Manyara & Serengeti Park supplement
fee & Olduvai Gorge visit.
Not Included:
Tips for your driver-guide during safari, Accommodation at
the Hotel, Transfer to / from airport & Any personal
expenses.
6 Days / 5 Nights
DAY 1:
Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park takes about 4
hours. In Manyara after having a picnic lunch you start the
late afternoon game drive which is also the best time to
view animals in this park. When you approach it from the
East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an
impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of the
ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, on
the escarpment elephants stand in the shade. Other animals
frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes,
buffalos, hippos and others. Overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel
or similar full board.
DAY 2:
Drive from Lake Manyara to Lake Eyasi. You will see a great
birdlife along the shore and location alone makes it a great
place to spend a couple of nights. Also the meadows along
the shores of the lake and forest are home to a wide variety
of wildlife including leopard, hippos, a variety of monkeys,
various birds. Greater and lesser flamingoes, storks and
pelicans. Several very pleasant, private campsites are
located in the forest clearings by the lake, these provide
grassy tent spaces and shower facilities made as far as
possible from local materials. Drive to Karatu for overnight
at Octagon Lodge or similar full board.
DAY 3:
Drive to Serengeti National Park takes about 3 to 4 hours –
depending on the road condition, this is the largest
National Park in Tanzania. There is the variety of scenery,
which includes the plains, lakes, hills and the rocks
outcrops called kopjes. The main game drive areas in the
Serengeti are the Seronera valley, the Western corridor and
Lobo area. Common animals that can be see here are lions,
buffaloes, impalas, hippos, waterbucks, elephants, cheetahs,
and the leopards. From December, when the long rains start,
to May, eastern Serengeti plains provide the best
opportunities for game viewing as hundreds of thousands of
the migratory animals are concentrated in this part
attracted by the short palatable grass. Overnight at
Seronera Wildlife Lodge or similar full board.
DAY 4:
After breakfast venture into the corners of wilderness
Serengeti for a full day game viewing in the park. Picnic
lunch besides you, take your leisure while exploring the
only truly world heritage site, where largest concentration
of plain game on earth still exists! In the late evening
back to the Hotel for rest, dinner and overnight.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National
Park, and then later afternoon drive to Ngorongoro via
Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site
located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early
human fossils were first discovered. It has the amazing
landscape that resulted from the tectonic forces which
created the Great Rift Valley million of years ago.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar full
board.
DAY 6:
The half day game drives inside the Ngorongoro Crater. This
is undoubtedly the best place to see black rhino in Tanzania
as well as the prides of lion that includes the magnificent
black mined males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and
the variety of water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah,
elephants, hyena and lots of other members of the antelope
family and small mammals of sorts are also found here. Then
in the late afternoon drive back to Moshi at the Leopard
Hotel for overnight bed and breakfast /catch flight back
home.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PERSON = US$ 2550.
2 PEOPLE = US$ 1630 PER PERSON.
3 PEOPLE = US$ 1420 PER PERSON.
4 PEOPLE AND ABOVE = US$ 1300 PER PERSON.
Price for Luxury Lodge accommodation
during safari is also available upon request.
Included in the Price:
Accommodation full board
during safari (Standard Lodge), All park fees,
Transportation with qualified driver-guide during safari
(All vehicles are 4x4 with viewing roofs), Ngorongoro crater
car supplement fee, Lake Manyara & Serengeti Park supplement
fee, Village fee & Olduvai Gorge visit.
Not Included:
Tips for your driver-guide
during safari, Accommodation at the Hotel, Transfer to /
from airport & Any personal expenses.
7 Days / 6 Nights
DAY 1:
Drive from Moshi to Manyara National Park takes about 4
hours. In Manyara after having a picnic lunch you start the
late afternoon game drive which is also the best time to
view animals in this park. When you approach it from the
East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon forming an
impressive back droid to the lake. In the tall trees of the
ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, on
the escarpment elephants stand in the shade. Other animals
frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes,
buffalos, hippos and others. Overnight at Lake Manyara Hotel
or similar full board.
DAY 2:
Drive from Lake Manyara to Lake Natron. The Lake is the only
breeding area for the 2.5 million lesser flamingoes that
live in the valley because its caustic environment is
barrier against predators trying to reach their nests. Walks
around the lake and streams and waterfalls along the nearby
escarpment make for a fantastic adventure off the beaten
track. If you are strength enough, you can climb Oldonyo
Lengai which is an active Volcano, overnight at Natron
Tented camp or similar full board.
DAY 3:
Drive to Serengeti National Park takes about 4 to 5 hours –
depending on the road condition. Serengeti is the oldest
National Park and undoubtedly one of the most famous
wildlife sanctuaries in the world. After doing a game drive
in Lobo area, overnight at Lobo Wildlife Lodge or similar
full board.
DAY 4:
After breakfast venture into the corners of wilderness
Serengeti for a full day game viewing in the park. Picnic
lunch besides you, take your leisure while exploring the
only truly world heritage site, where largest concentration
of plain game on earth still exists! In the late evening
back to the Lodge for rest (there is a swimming poll!),
dinner and overnight.
DAY 5:
After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National
Park, and then later afternoon drive to Ngorongoro via
Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site
located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early
human fossils were first discovered. It has the amazing
landscape that resulted from the tectonic forces which
created the Great Rift Valley million of years ago.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or similar full
board.
DAY 6:
The half day game drives inside the Ngorongoro Crater. This
is undoubtedly the best place to see black rhino in Tanzania
as well as the prides of lion that includes the magnificent
black mined males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and
the variety of water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah,
elephants, hyena and lots of other members of the antelope
family and small mammals of sorts are also found here. Then
in the late afternoon drive to Karatu for overnight at
Octagon Lodge or similar full board.
DAY 7:
Drive from Karatu to Lake Eyasi. You will see a great
birdlife along the shore and location alone makes it a great
place to spend a couple of hours. Also the meadows along the
shores of the lake and forest are home to a wide variety of
wildlife including leopard, hippos, a variety of monkeys,
various birds. Greater and lesser flamingoes, storks and
pelicans. Drive back to Karatu, and then all the way to
Moshi at the Leopard Hotel or similar for overnight bed and
breakfast /catch flight back home.
RATES 2007 / 2008:
1 PERSON = US$ 2975.
2 PEOPLE = US$ 1895 PER PERSON.
3 PEOPLE = US$ 1650 PER PERSON.
4 PEOPLE AND ABOVE = US$ 1510 PER PERSON.
Price for Luxury Lodge accommodation
during safari is also available upon request.
Included in the Price:
Accommodation full board
during safari (Standard Lodge), All park fees,
Transportation with qualified driver-guide during safari
(All vehicles are 4x4 with viewing roofs), Ngorongoro crater
car supplement fee, Lake Manyara & Serengeti Park supplement
fee, Village fee & Olduvai Gorge visit.
Not Included:
Tips for your driver-guide during safari, Accommodation at
the Hotel, Transfer to / from airport & Any personal
expenses.