The 5 Days Highlights of Tanzania is a concise safari - ideal for those seeking to experience the highlights of Tanzania - including the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and open savannah of the Serengeti - at exceptional value - and more so for those who dont have a lot of time in their hands - therefore a perfect tour to see the top wildlife highlights as you experience the best of Tanzania northern safari circuit. This safari can be custom tailored to combine a beach stay/experience in Zanzibar.
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Tour Highlights
Wildebeest Migration
Pristine Wilderness
The Big Five
Olduvai Gorge
Birding Haven
Itinerary
+Day 1Arrival JRo, Transfer Lake Manyara (Escarpment Luxury Lodge)
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by Our Team and drive in a 4x4 vehicle for the drive to Lake Manyara, enjoying the first glimpse of Tanzania as you go. Arrive at the Escarpment Luxury Lodge in late afternoon. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for the incredible diversity of other species, with vast herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeest congregating in the area. The landscape ranges from ground-water forest, to grasslands, acacia woodlands and hot springs all converging on the lake itself. Stay in the park and explore further afield, encountering more than 400 different species of bird, and if you are persistent, a lion draped across the branches of an old mahogany tree.
Accommodation:
Your Meal Plan
Lake Manyara Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Bed & Breakfast
Lake Manyara Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Escarpment Luxury Lodge is situated just outside Lake Manyara National Park within a narrow corridor formed by the looming cliffs of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the shores of the beautiful lake. The lodge offers a spreading deck surrounding the main lodge, ensuring breath-taking views of the lake and the gorge upon which the lodge is perched. Watch pelicans sweep the skies as you enjoy sundowners and see the sun slip down into the hills while listening to the sounds of Africa.
Located on the edge of Lake Manyara, Escarpment Luxury Lodge offers glorious views of the lake and Lake Manyara National Park and is the perfect destination to escape the crowds and enjoy the tranquility and spectacular surroundings of this remarkable area. During your stay you can experience excellent game viewing during day and night game drives as well as guided walking safaris and even cycling excursions. You can also choose to head out and experience a cultural visit to a nearby village though you will be well entertained by Maasai dancers and singers during your evening meal.
+Days 2-3Serengeti National Park, Seronera Wildlife Lodge
This morning sees your first game drive of the safari in Lake Manyara National Park, home to hippos, elephants, flamingos, plains game and the famous tree-climbing lions that reside here. The landscape is a mixture of dense forest, small open plains and lush water-side grasses, a feast for herbivores such as buffalo. Return to the hotel for lunch, then begin the long drive north to the world renowned Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge - one of the first to be built in the park and so occupying a prime position amongst the rocky outcrops. Rooms are basic but comfortable. A spectacular full day game drive with Picnic lunch in the Serengeti today, seeking out the big cats, rhino, buffalo, giraffe and many others that habituate the vast open plains of this huge park which borders the Maasai Mara in its northeast corner. The sheer scale and seemingly endless horizon in this part of Africa is simply spellbinding.
Accommodation:
Your Meal Plan
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Full Board
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Seronera is one of the most important spots of Serengeti National Park, where you can witness an actual kill in the flesh. This area is in the heart of the Serengeti, where all game drives, balloon safaris, and catching planes take place. Seronera Wildlife Lodge is located on the migratory route, and it provides front-seat viewing of this extraordinary natural phenomenon.
Seronera Wildlife Lodge is artfully constructed around a rocky outcrop from glass and wood elements, perfectly blending into its surrounding; next to the lodge, several waterholes attract, day and night, the most amazing animals, providing a unique opportunity for a close encounter with the Big Five. Seronera Lodge is only 5 minutes from the departing point of the hot air balloon safaris, which offer a thrilling bird’s-eye wildlife perspective of the vast plains of The Serengeti.
After breakfast, return south out of the park for a morning visit to the archaeological marvel of Olduvai Gorge, the discovery site of some of the earliest ever humanoid remains. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater, one of nature's true wonders - its collapsed volcanic crater is 12 miles in diameter and 2,000 feet deep. The fertile soil and lake attract a huge range of wildlife, and your afternoon crater tour will seek to uncover them amongst the floor's forests, grasses and plains. Dinner and overnight is spent at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, magnificently sited on the rim of the crater.
Accommodation:
Your Meal Plan
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Full Board
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, and its natural stone and ivy-covered walls blends in with its surroundings. The lodge has taken the cave paintings of Olduvai Gorge as its main décor inspiration, with all the interiors filled with African artifacts and frescos. Enjoy game drives on the crater floor – home to an impressive wildlife and birdlife – or enjoy a guided hike with a picnic across the Serengeti plains or among the nearby volcanic mountains of the Crater Highlands.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge also offers historical and cultural tours to nearby Olduvai Gorge – the site of one of the most interesting palaeolithic finds in recent history – or to one of the local Maasai villages to meet the community. After a long day you can enjoy a herbal massage at the lodge, browse the African wildlife library, or simply sit with a drink and enjoy the sunset over the crater.
+Day 5End of Expedition, Depart
Drive back to Arusha for lunch then to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey
→ Twin /Single accommodation as specified on the Itinerary
→ Greeting and assistance at airport
→ Meals as specified in the itinerary
→ Scheduled domestic flights as specified in the itinerary
→ Scheduled road transportation
→ Scheduled game activities as specified itinerary
→ Park Entrance Fees
→ Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Tour Exclusions
→ Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
→ Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
→ Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
→ Laundry
→ Sightseeing and excursions
→ All International flights and Taxes
→ Visa fees (if required)
→ Travel & Personal accident insurance cover
→ Night drives, guided walking trails, a Maasai community visit, sundowners overlooking the Mara and hot air ballooning are available at an additional cost.
A journey with Afrika Milele is a journey through exceptional adventure destinations in some of the most beautiful natural settings in Africa. Travelling with Afrika Milele in not only a luxury experience that promises to reawaken the soul, but an incredible encounter that captures the imagination of discerning travellers of all ages.