After lunch in Arusha drive to the famous Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA), which features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains and dormant volcanoes. Journey up the side of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site, which is one of the largest volcanic craters in the world (almost 20 kilometres wide, 610-760 metres deep and covering a total area of 264 square kilometres), and arrive at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge in time for sundowner cocktails overlooking one of the finest views in the world.
After breakfast, descend into the ‘8th Wonder of the World’, a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. Enclosed within its towering walls are grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife. Here too are all the members of the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) as well as a large cast of plains game and one of Africa’s densest populations of predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before climbing back up to the lodge in time for relaxation before dinner.
After breakfast, leave the NCCA and cross into neighbouring Serengeti National Park stopping en route at Ol Duvai Gorge. Known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, this is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Pioneered by famous paleontologists Louis and Mary Leakey in the 1950s it offers a glimpse into life two million years ago. Arrive at the Serengeti Serena Lodge in time to relax and enjoy a classic safari supper.
After breakfast enjoy a day of game driving (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game. Overnight at the lodge.
After breakfast drive to beautiful Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that shimmers in a cleft in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch at the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, which stands on the edge of the escarpment, overlooking the lake. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. A small but uniquely diverse national park, Manyara is home to the world-famous tree-climbing lions, thousands of flamingoes and nearly 500 species of birds. Return to the lodge thereafter. Dinner will be served in the elegant central dining room. Overnight at the lodge.
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, Tanzania’s ‘Safari Town’, in time for lunch then board your afternoon shuttle back to Nairobi.
| 4 * Category low season | 5,820 EUR | 5,820 EUR | 5,820 EUR |
| Single supplement | 5,820 EUR | ||
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (5*) – Perched on the edge of the world’s largest intact crater with panoramic views over one of the most famous wildlife arenas on planet earth. The bedrooms are strung around the crater rim, each with its own rock-enclosed balcony while the Maasai-inspired, split-level dining and bar area features a two-tier wall of windows looking down on to the constantly changing vistas of the crater below.
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (5*) – Set high on a hill with the rolling plains below forming a natural amphitheatre, your room offers a ringside seat for the greatest show on earth, the annual migration of the wildebeest. Sweeping views, traditional stone-built and thatched architecture and private balconies immerse you in the stunning beauty and solitude of Serengeti National Park like no other accommodation can.
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (5*) – Perched high on the edge of a towering cliff with panoramic views over Lake Manyara and the volcano-studded floor of the Great Rift Valley, this lodge offers a unique blend of tranquillity, wildlife discovery, ornithological richness and high-adventure sporting action.
Accommodation and meals as stipulated in the itinerary. Transportation in a shared chauffeur driven safari vehicle with pop-up roof for easy game viewing & photography. All Government taxes and levies. All meet and greet services. 24 hours stand-by contact number. 6 pax guaranteed window seat in each vehicle. Two-way long-range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle. On safari accessories in each vehicle: - First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, cool box & fire extinguisher.
Christmas, New Year, and Easter supplementary costs. All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills/laundry etc., and any other items not specified in our itinerary. Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Any local or international flight(s) and departure/other taxes. Concession fees (In case of any new fees introduced by parks without our knowledge). Visa fees. Flying doctors’ coverage and personal insurance – which we recommend highly.