TANZANIA
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & More
Tanzania has an incredible array of wildlife, home to 20 per cent of Africa’s large mammal population with a quarter of its surface area given over to national parks and conservation areas, there is probably no better place to undertake a game viewing safari. Tanzania is probably the undisputed king of safari!
Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most famous national parks and the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro rising above the Serengeti. Most visitors will find themselves passing through Dar es Salaam and heading out on safaris and various wildlife viewing adventures. For those who want to take a break and spend some time soaking up the sun, the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar beckon. Off Pemba and Mafia islands is a whole other kind of natural wonder, one most appreciated by the scuba divers and snorkelers who come here from around the world to experience the coral gardens, colourful fish, and crystal clear waters. Karibu Tanzania for an unforgettable experience.!!!
OVERVIEW
| To | Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Length | 05 nights/ 06 days |
| Start | Day 1 (from Moshi/Arusha) |
| Finish | Day 6 (in Moshi/arusha) |
| Type | Good for Individuals, Families, Small Groups |
| Skill | 3 ? |
| Route |
Moshi/Arusha-Lake Manyara National Park-Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area-Tarangire National Park |
| Season | Tanzania enjoys a tropical climate with little variation in temperature between the seasons and high humidity. Temperatures range from mid 20C to low 30C throughout the country, though coastal areas are more hot and humid. The country can be visited all year long but the best -and busiest- times are the dry seasons, between December and February and between June to October. |
HIGHLIGHTS
This is a classic game driving safari that enables your clients to see all the Northern Circuit main parks in the shortest comfortable time. Lake Manyara NP is tucked beneath the Rift Valley wall, a thin tree band of forest flanked by the 600 metres sheer high red and brown cliffs of the escarpment and the shores of the soda lake which gives name to the park. It features nearly 400 different species of birds, red-billed quelea, pelicans, cormorants and thousands of flamingoes.
The Serengeti -meaning "Endless Plains”- is one of the most iconic and beloved safari destinations in all of Africa, where the Big 5 -Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Elephant and Buffalo- can be found, among thousands of other species. It is home to the annual migration of more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebra and Thomson’s gazelle following the rains undertaking their long journey to new grazing grounds.
Ngorongoro Crater is the world largest caldera measuring 600 metres in depth and covering 250 square kilometres in area. A UNESCO world heritage site, it is considered one of the natural wonders of the world with its spectacular setting containing an abundance of wildlife with hundreds of bird species and over 20,000 large animals including Tanzania’s remaining critically endangered black rhino.
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania ; its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park, being the only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons. At this times you can expect to see large herds of Elephants, thousands of Zebra, Wildebeest, and Cape Buffalo who trek hundreds of kilometres to drink at the Tarangire River among hilly woodlands.
SKETCH ITINERARY
| Day 1: | Meet your guide and depart Moshi/Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch and game drive till late afternoon. |
| Day 2: | After breakfast drive to Serengeti, game drive en route with picnic lunch. |
| Day 3: | After breakfast discover the Serengeti plain with a full day tour |
| Day 4: | Early morning game drive; return for breakfast and then proceed with game drive until lunch. After lunch, drive to Ngorongoro with optional visit at Oldupai Gorge. |
| Day 5: | After breakfast descend down the crater for a 6 hours touring early afternoon continue to Tarangire. |
| Day 6: |
Game drive in Tarangire National Park and late afternoon return to Moshi/Arusha or airport for onward journey. |
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