Description
The Safari
A 7-night safari visiting scenic Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Continue to the vast plains of the Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, before completing your adventure in the untamed gem of Tarangire.
Day 1: London - Kilimanjaro
Fly overnight from London Heathrow to Kilimanjaro airport via Nairobi with Kenya Airways.
Day 2: Nairobi
On arrival, you are met and transferred to Mount Meru Game Lodge and Sanctuary for your first night's stay. Overnight: Mount Meru Game Lodge. (D)
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire in time for lunch, followed by a game drive. This untamed area of over 2,600sq km abounds with game and numerous wide-bowed baobab trees. Oryx, kudu, wildebeest, zebra, elephant and eland are among the attractions. Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge. (B/L/D)
Days 4-5: Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in Tarangire and after lunch continue to Ngorongoro Crater, arriving at your lodge for your 2-night stay. The next day starts with a 6-hour game drive in the crater, a 260sq km natural amphitheatre with grasslands, swamps, lakes, rivers, woodlands and even dunes. Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. (B/L/D)
Days 6-7: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, head to the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest wildlife conservation area. Home for the next 2 nights is a lodge set in Nyarboro Hills in the southwest of the park. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive. Next day you have morning and afternoon game drives on these famous plains, the site of east Africa's most spectacular game park and home to a vast array of wildlife. You may wish to experience the thrill of a hot air balloon safari. Prices start from £269 per person and can be pre-booked. Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, head for spectacular Lake Manyara. Arrive at your lodge where you will enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner. Overnight: Manyara Serena Lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 9: Lake Manyara - London
This morning, enjoy another game drive, before continuing to Arusha, stopping off at Arusha Coffee Lodge for lunch (time permitting) and on to Arusha airport for your flight back to London via Nairobi with Kenya Airways. (B) Please Note: There is a luggage restriction of 15kg per person for those choosing the Zanzibar extension.
Mombasa Extension
After breakfast on day 6, take a short game drive in Tarangirek, before returning to Arusha to catch your flight to Mombasa. Spend the next 6 nights at the Papillon Lagoon Reef on an all-inclusive basis. Whether you are looking for a base to actively explore this fascinating region, or just somewhere to unwind and find peace, the south coast has everything you could wish for. Perhaps a visit to the Kisite Marine Park close by?
Zanzibar Extension
After breakfast on day 6, take a short game drive in Tarangire before returning to Arusha to catch your flight to Zanzibar. Spend the next 6 nights at the Ocean Paradise Resort on an all-inclusive basis. Your resort is in the northeast and there is plenty for you to do - perhaps a visit to Jozani Forest or shopping in Stone Town?
Tour Notes
- Safari departs every Sun from London Heathrow.
- Guaranteed window seat in a radio -equipped 4x4 vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide.
- Accommodation, transfers, meals and game activities as specified in the itinerary.