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Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park Start your safari and camping adventure with hotel pickup from Arusha in the morning. Drive to Serengeti National Park with your complimentary packed lunch. Take a game drive en route to the campsite. Discover Serengeti National Park, known for its abundance of animals and the great wildebeest migration. It's a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife and is home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, eland, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, and many birds, including Eurasia migrant birds. Have dinner and stay overnight in a tent at the camp Day 2: Full Day at Serengeti After breakfast, you will go on wide-ranging morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. Your guide will locate the flocks of migrant birds and the herds. Spot carnivores like big cats and hyenas. See the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra in action. Learn about the park as you drive and see why the Maasai gave the park the name Serengeti, which means “endless plains”. Break for lunch and dinner at the campsite and spend one more night at the Campsite. Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Enjoy breakfast and check out of your accommodations before taking a game drive as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Crater. During the tour, there will be an optional visit to the Olduvai Gorge at an extra fee for the museum. Have dinner and spend the night at Ngorongoro “A” Campsite.  Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Floor – Arusha Have an early breakfast and head to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend to the crater floor for game drives. See flamingos on Soda Lake and geese, storks, and vultures in the surrounding area. Then, break for lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok Springs picnic site. After lunch, enjoy some final game viewing while ascending the crater. Finish your safari adventure with drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.

Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

Day 01: Arusha/Serengeti National Park Pick up from the Arusha at 0800am and drive to the Great Serengeti National Park with your Picnic Lunch. You will arrive at around 3:00 pm and start game drive en route to Seronera campsite. Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Seronera Camp Site. Day 02: Full Day Serengeti National Park After breakfast, continues with both morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti national Park. Remember this is the migration safari, so as Serengeti is very large as your game drives will depend on the move of the migrants, your guide knows very well how to locate the herds. The Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. You will have all meals and Overnight at Serengeti Seronera Camp Site. Meals Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Diner} Day 03: Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater Rim Wake up at 0600 hours for early morning game drives in Serengeti at 0900 hours back to the Campsite for breakfast. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Ngorongoro Crater- The largest unbroken caldera in the world, Ngorongoro has an area of 260 kilometers and a depth of 610 meters. The crater provides a protected habitat for thousands of mammals and birds. The entire day is spent on the crater floor viewing lion, hyena, wildebeest, zebra, black rhinoceros, and many species of small antelopes. The Crater is a spectacular setting in which to experience your African safari. Some scientists maintain that before it erupted, Ngorongoro Crater- the largest intact caldera in the world would have been higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. It is one of the few places in Africa where you stand a very good chance of seeing the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant) in the course of a game- drive. The local Maasai have permission to graze their cattle on the Crater floor, and it is not unusual to see Maasai cattle and buffalo grazing together with lion mere meters away. There are around 1000 lions in the Crater, approximately 20 black rhino, and the spectacular Lerai Forest is one of the best places in Africa to spot leopard. OPTION: Visit the Olduvai Gorge at extra fee for the museum. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Simba “A” Campsite. Day 04: Ngorongoro Crater Floor- Arusha . Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0730hours drive to Ngorongoro Crater where you will descend into the Crater floor for game drives. All the Big five Rhino Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more… Birds includes flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures and more.. Break for lunch at Ngoitoktok spring Picnic sites it will be an unforgettable experience. After lunch proceed with fame viewing while ascending the Crater. you will later be dropped at a hotel in Arusha.

5 Days Group Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

5 Days Group Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha (pre-safari) Upon your arrival in Tanzania, our driver guide shall pick you up from the airport (which can be from Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha airport) and take you to your first overnight accommodation - Venice Hotel. Depending on your time of arrival in Arusha, you may have a city tour with the guide who will show you the Arusha city plus the Masai market. Overnight: Charity Hotel Day 2: Adventure Tarangire National Park After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive at Tarangire National Park with picnic lunches. This is one of the exciting game drives that take you to experience some of the largest herds of elephants, and buffaloes, and more. Overnight: Karatu Safari Camp Lodge or similar. Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti After your breakfast will head to Ngorongoro as it's a transit way to Serengeti park, In Ngorongoro will stop at the view point to enjoy the beautiful view and take pictures, then continue the journey to Serengeti national park. We will arrive in the afternoon enjoy our lunch and head out for an evening game drive and later camp at Seronera campsite. In your Serengeti game drives, you shall enjoy the amazing view of wildlife especially the lions, leopards, and wildebeest among other fascinating wildlife. After the incredible encounter, proceed for a relaxation and overnight at your accommodation. You’ll never forget the time you spend in the Serengeti. Perhaps it will be the sightings of leopard and cheetah as they show their skills as feared hunters of the plains and valleys. Or that unforgettable moment when an elephant family feeds alongside your vehicle, so close you could almost reach out and touch them or the first time you hear a lion roar. Then there are the herds of buffalo, zebra or wildebeest so large that they move as one across your horizon, like a river. All of these experiences are possible in the Serengeti, one of the most beautiful parks in Africa. Overnight: Seronera Public Campsite Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Today morning is for your exciting morning game viewing adventure and afternoon are reserved for game drives through the iconic Serengeti National Park. This vast wildlife reserve is famous for the same annual migration where over a million grazers migrate south from the northern during the short rainy season (October and November), returning north after the long rainy season (April to June). After the exciting adventure, transfer and have a final Ngorongoro crater encounter and drive out as you await tomorrows transfer back to Arusha. Overnight: Simba Camp site Day 5: Serengeti Safari & Transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro On this day, we have little to do. Finalize your Tanzania safari with the final walk around Ngorongoro crater area and embark on a transfer drive back to Arusha where you are dropped off at your safari accommodation or Kilimanjaro international airport for your return flight back home.

Arusha: 4-Day Serengeti Tour with Lodging, Safaris & Meals

Arusha: 4-Day Serengeti Tour with Lodging, Safaris & Meals

Day 1: Get picked up from your hotel or your home and depart for Serengeti NP with a game drive en route and an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge and/or a Maasai Village on the way. Following the late afternoon game drive, you will eat dinner and stay overnight at Serengeti Kisura Luxury Camp. Meal Plan: (L, D) Approx transit time: 4 hours Day 2: This is your full day for game viewing in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives, returning to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight once more. Meal Plan: (B, L, D) Day 3: After breakfast, you have a morning game drive in the park departing Serengeti for Ngorongoro with a picnic lunch en route. You will have dinner and overnight on the rim of the crater at Rhino lodge. Meal Plan: (B, L, D) Approx Transit time: 3 hours Day 4: After an early breakfast, descend into the crater for a crater tour and game viewing with a picnic lunch at the hippo pool site to enjoy the game and vegetation in the unbroken caldera home for almost 30,000 animals including the last remaining Black Rhinos. At the end of the day, drive back to Arusha arriving at about 5:00 PM, and transfer to your designated hotel or the airport. Meal Plan: (B, L) Approx Transit time: 3 hours

Moshi: 4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

Moshi: 4-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Camping Safari

Embark on a 4-day camping safari adventure in Tanzania. Spot lots of wildlife on the plains and the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Enjoy a 4x4 game drive in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park Start your safari and camping adventure with hotel pickup from Arusha in the morning. Drive to Serengeti National Park with your complimentary packed lunch. Take a game drive en route to the campsite. Discover Serengeti National Park, known for its abundance of animals and the great wildebeest migration. It's a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife and is home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, eland, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, and many birds, including Eurasia migrant birds. Have dinner and stay overnight in a tent at the camp. Day 2: Full Day at Serengeti After breakfast, go on wide-ranging morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. Your guide will locate the flocks of migrant birds and the herds. Spot carnivores like big cats and hyenas. See the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra in action. Learn about the park as you drive and see why the Maasai gave the park the name Serengeti, which means “endless plains”. Break for lunch and dinner at the campsite and spend one more night at the Campsite. Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Enjoy breakfast and check out of your accommodations before taking a game drive as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Crater. During the tour, there will be an optional visit to the Olduvai Gorge at an extra fee for the museum. Have dinner and spend the night at Ngorongoro “A” Campsite. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Floor – Arusha Have an early breakfast and head to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend to the crater floor for game drives. See flamingos on Soda Lake and geese, storks, and vultures in the surrounding area. Then, break for lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok Springs picnic site. After lunch, enjoy some final game viewing while ascending the crater. Finish your safari adventure with drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.

Ngorongoro: incredible Olduvai Gorge Day Trip

Ngorongoro: incredible Olduvai Gorge Day Trip

Discover the Olduvai Gorge, a remarkable landmark on a safari from Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti. Learn about the history of the gorge and the important discoveries made here. From the entrance gate, arrive at an ancient place full of history. The gorge was discovered after an alkaline lake covering it dried up, due to the forces of the great rift and volcanic activity, exposing ancient human remains and those of extinct animals. In 1959, archaeologist Mary Leakey discovered a skull fragment belonging to an early hominin that her husband, Louis Leakey, named Zinjanthropus boisei but dubbed “Nutcracker Man” because of its huge molars, indicative of a vegetarian diet. This discovery is one of the oldest traces of modern man. During your visit, get impressive insights into the history of the gorge.

Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

Arusha: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Multi-Day Camping Safari

Day 1: Arusha - Serengeti National Park Start your safari and camping adventure with hotel pickup from Arusha in the morning. Drive to Serengeti National Park with your complimentary packed lunch. Take a game drive en route to the campsite. Discover Serengeti National Park, known for its abundance of animals and the great wildebeest migration. It's a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife and is home to lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, wildebeest, eland, wild dogs, gazelles, crocodiles, and many birds, including Eurasia migrant birds. Have dinner and stay overnight in a tent at the camp Day 2: Full Day at Serengeti After breakfast, you will go on wide-ranging morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park. Your guide will locate the flocks of migrant birds and the herds. Spot carnivores like big cats and hyenas. See the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra in action. Learn about the park as you drive and see why the Maasai gave the park the name Serengeti, which means “endless plains”. Break for lunch and dinner at the campsite and spend one more night at the Campsite. Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Enjoy breakfast and check out of your accommodations before taking a game drive as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Crater. During the tour, there will be an optional visit to the Olduvai Gorge at an extra fee for the museum. Have dinner and spend the night at Ngorongoro “A” Campsite. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Floor – Arusha Have an early breakfast and head to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend to the crater floor for game drives. See flamingos on Soda Lake and geese, storks, and vultures in the surrounding area. Then, break for lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok Springs picnic site. After lunch, enjoy some final game viewing while ascending the crater. Finish your safari adventure with drop-off at your hotel in Arusha.

4 DAYS TANZANIA GROUP CAMPING SAFARI - SERENGETI & NGOROGORO

4 DAYS TANZANIA GROUP CAMPING SAFARI - SERENGETI & NGOROGORO

Day 01: Arusha/Serengeti National Park (335km – 5 hours) Pick up from Arusha at 0800am and drive to the Great Serengeti National Park (14,763 sq km or 5,700 sq mile’s) with your Picnic Lunch. Game drive enroute to the campsite. Serengeti National Park is a home to lion, leopard, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland, Wild dog, Gazelles, Crocs and more. Lot of birds includes the Eurasia migrants. Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Seronera Camp Site. Day 02: Full Day Serengeti National Park After breakfast, continues with both morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti national Park. Remember this is the migration safari, so as Serengeti is very large as your game drives will depend on the move of the migrants, your guide knows very well how to locate the herds. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. You will have all meals and Overnight at Serengeti Seronera Camp Site. Meals Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch, Diner} Day 03: Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater Rim Wake up at 0600 hours for early morning game drives in Serengeti at 0900 hours back to the Campsite for breakfast. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Ngorongoro Crater- The largest unbroken caldera in the world, Ngorongoro has an area of 260 kilometers and a depth of 610 meters. The Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area is located between the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. It is home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater which is the largest unbroken caldera in the world. The Crater is a spectacular setting in which to experience your African safari. Some scientists maintain that before it erupted, Ngorongoro Crater- the largest intact caldera in the world would have been higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa. OPTION: Visit the Olduvai Gorge at extra fee for the museum. Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Simba “A” Campsite. Day 04: Ngorongoro Crater Floor- Arusha . Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0730hours drive to Ngorongoro Crater where you will descend into the Crater floor for game drives. All the Big five Rhino Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more… After lunch proceed with fame viewing while ascending the Crater and Arusha for drop off in Arusha Town or Arusha Airport for your flight. END OF YOUR SAFARI

5 Day Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Join

5 Day Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Join

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park after breakfast. Tarangire is the third largest national park in Tanzania and is known throughout the world for its dense population of herbivores and large herds of elephants. The national park's lifeblood is the Tarangire River, which bisects the park. The river is also where many animals, both predators and prey, gather around. This provides for an excellent game-viewing opportunity to all the travelers. Once you are done with the day-long safari, head to Mto wa Mbu public campsite for a shower, dinner, and overnight stay. Enjoy a full-board meal. Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park After breakfast 9;00AM, we drive to Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It takes 4 to 5 hours to reach Serengeti. You also have the option to visit the Olduvai Gorge en route (At own extra cost). Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous and largest national park as well as one of the most spectacular conservation areas in the world. The endless plains of the park cover some 14,763 square kilometers and include large plains, short-grass plains, kopjes and lakes. Enjoy the game drive viewing en route. Evening your dinner and overnight stay will be served on the heart of Serengeti Seronera Public Campsite. Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Wake up in the morning and breakfast at around 8:00 am. Do some game driving in Serengeti and afternoon after lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro is the largest intact crater in the world, abundant with wildlife including elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Once you are done viewing the animals, arrive at Simba Public Campsite, for a shower, dinner, and overnight stay. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Tour Start your day early. Carry a picnic lunch with you and head for the crater's floor at 07:00 am. The floor is teeming with wildlife as very few animals move in and out of its 2000ft-high walls. See lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and many bird species. Visit the nook and cranny of the crater, where your driver/guide will take you after contacting other safari drivers in the area. Evening dinner and Overnight at Mto wa Mbu Public Campsite. Day 5; Lake Manyara park tour- Back Arusha Dropped off; A full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Early sunrise game drive with picnic lunch boxes well packed. In the late afternoon, we will be drive back to Arusha City Dropped off.

5-Day Group Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara

5-Day Group Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara

Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park After enjoying breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Here, immerse yourself in a full day of thrilling game drives, exploring its renowned landscapes populated by vast herds of elephants and an array of bird species. As the day unfolds, witness the park’s rich wildlife diversity in action. Retire for the night at a lodge conveniently located within or near Tarangire, ensuring a comfortable stay amidst the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness. Accommodation: Twiga Campsite Or Similar Day 2: Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park Begin your day with a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, immersing yourself in the diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes. After a satisfying lunch, embark on a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Here, enjoy an evening game drive, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and stunning birdlife along the lake’s shores. As dusk settles, retreat to a lodge nestled in or near Lake Manyara for a comfortable overnight stay, surrounded by the natural beauty and tranquility of this unique wilderness area. Twiga Campsite Or Similar Day 3: Lake Manyara Nationl Park - Serengeti National Park Embark on a journey to the renowned Serengeti National Park, traversing through captivating landscapes. Along the way, pause to explore the historic Olduvai Gorge, an archaeological site of great significance. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, indulge in an afternoon game drive, immersing yourself in the park’s rich wildlife and stunning scenery. Spend the night at a lodge nestled within or near the Serengeti, offering comfort and a chance to relax amidst the sounds of the African wilderness. Accommodation: Seronera Campsite Or Similar Day 4: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater Following breakfast, you will embark on a game drive from 08:00 to 14:30 hours, bringing a packed lunch for the journey. Afterward, you will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game drive and sightseeing along the way before arriving at your destination for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha After an early breakfast, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to observe wildlife. Around midday, you will enjoy lunch at the base of the crater. Ngorongoro, one of the 8th Wonders of the World, serves as a critical sanctuary for diverse wildlife. You are likely to encounter large bull elephants and the endangered black rhinos. The crater also shelters large herds of wildebeest, zebras, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelles, hippos, African cape buffalos, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, golden and black-backed jackals, as well as nearly 400 bird species. Later, you will transfer back to Arusha town or directly to the airport.

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5 out of 5 stars

Unforgettable experience! Cristian the best chef made me change my mind about Tanzanian cuisine! Giulian the guide was wonderful he did the impossible to show us all the animals, we also went to see the great migration which was unscheduled.. truly unique. Well organized tented camp, very cold in the evening (in August) I recommend heavy and light clothing for the day. The bathrooms had ice cold showers but after a day in a jeep with 30 degrees it's not so bad. Bottled water always available! Unbeatable price with others I had the chance to talk to who had turned to other agencies, the park tickets are really expensive. Thank you so much for everything we will return maybe to see other parks even if the Serengeti will always remain in my heart.

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Our 3 night 4 day safari to the Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater was a magical experience and one of the best trips either of us has ever experienced. We went as a couple and started the trip with pick up from Arusha. Our guide Eli and chef Mousa were both absolutely lovely and we were so lucky to have them take us on our safari. Mousa made us 3 lovely meals a day and snacks. His cooking was wonderful, and I’ve never eaten so much. We especially loved his soups! Eli was the most professional guide and best driver in the world. We went on many game drives and he showed us so many amazing animals, and drove through rugged terrain easily. We always felt safe in his car. We couldn’t recommend this trip more, especially with Eli and Mousa! :)

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Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are spectacular. The trip was well organised, our driver and cook first class. The only problem I had at the end was getting back to Kilimanjaro airport on the last day in time for my 6pm flight. After some discussion, the company organised a private car for me to take me from the Ngorongoro rim to the airport in time after a morning tour in the crater. Our driver Elly and the cook Christian were very helpful and reliable.

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This was a very unique experience, Abdul our driver made sure we saw all big 5 very experienced and knew all the roads and animals very well. The lodges are comfortable food in rhino is very good. This is very intensive tour 12 hours almost each day. Very satisfied.

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It was one of our best experiences! Thomas (guide and driver) and Christian (chef) did a great job. The food is delicious, everything is very well organized, and it's really comfortable for a campsite.