Destination

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Duration
5 Days 4 Nights
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Tour Type
Adventure Tour
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Group Size
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Tour Guide
Northern Circuit

Big 5 group Safari

Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro Crater are the most popular National Parks in Northern Tanzania. In this 5 days safari, you will get to know them all, With the Best of Tanzania Safari travel in custom designed 4×4 safari vehicles with open roofs for game viewing. This is a small group seat-in-vehicle safari with a maximum of 6 travelers per vehicle, all with window seats.

 

Included:

. Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation.
. All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land
Cruiser
. All park and entrance fees
. Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
. Professional English-speaking driver/guide or other
language as specified during the safari.
. Bottled water in safari vehicles
. Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee if itinerary
includes crater.
. Current Government taxes and levies
. 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in
Moshi.

 

Excluded:

· Internal or International flights
. Transfers to and from the airport
. Balloon excursion (US$600 pp)
. Entry visa to Tanzania.
. Travel and health insurance
. Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters
. Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the
itinerary
· Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone
and postage
· Item of personal Nature

Details

This morning After breakfast we will collect you from Springlands hotel and drive along a scenic route to Tarangire national parks, The beauty of the park will offers you an awesome game viewing you have never seen and during the dry season, , it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making for a wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills and spectacular baobabs. Also during the dry season Elephants abound, Families of the ancient trunks of Baobao trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees, Breathtaking view of the Masai steppe and mountain in the south makes a stopover at Tarangire a memorable experience, you can see herds and group of animals like Elephant, followed by Zebras, Buffalo and oryxes who venture from Masai to the Tarangire in search of water, There are also few Lions prowling around looking for unexpecting preys around the jungle, There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire national park than anywhere else on the planet, Also Tarangire is straversed by the Tarangire River which never drirs up being the only source of water during the dry season, . late afternoon drive back for Overnight Highview Coffee Lodge (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)or similer
The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago Your journey to Olduvai Gorge promises to be an extraordinary voyage through time, offering a captivating glimpse into the roots of human history. This archaeological treasure trove has yielded remarkable discoveries, including ancient fossils and stone tools that provide invaluable insights into our early ancestors and the evolution of human civilization. As you explore the rugged terrain of Olduvai Gorge, guided by expert archaeologists, you'll be immersed in the rich narratives of our prehistoric past. Unravel the mysteries of early human life and culture, and stand in awe of the profound significance this site holds for our understanding of humanity's origins. The experience at Olduvai Gorge is an enlightening and humbling adventure, connecting you with the deep heritage that unites us all. In the late evening, return to the Ikoma Wild Camp for rest, dinner, and overnight.
After a heavy breakfast in the morning, Our Safari guide will pick you up from the hotel, off to a full day Serengeti game drive tour. You will have packed lunch boxes in the afternoon. In today’s game drive, prepare to be awe-struck by one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on Earth. As you venture into this vast and iconic park in, you will witness the legendary Great Migration, an awe-inspiring spectacle where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores journey across the plains in search of fresh grazing lands. The Serengeti's diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to dense woodlands, provide a haven for the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros), along with cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and a plethora of bird species. Your safari will unveil captivating scenes of predator-prey interactions, heartwarming family dynamics, and the harmonious coexistence of wildlife in their natural habitat. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure, immersing yourself in the timeless beauty and wildlife wonders of Serengeti.
After breakfast you will Enjoy a morning game drive en-route to Ngorongoro Crater for a once in a lifetime safari tour. The jewel in Ngorongoro’s crown, this thick volcanic crater is the most significant unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. Upon descending to the crater floor, you will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater, which is one of the crater’s leading features.The crater is 20 km in diameter, 600 m high and is the largest intact crater in the world. An estimated 30,000 large mammals live in the crater, which features a salt lake at its center. This is one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world! And also is the best place in Tanzania to see black rhino as well as prides of lion that include the magnificent black-manned males. There are lots of colorful flamingoes and a variety of water birds. Other game that you can see includes leopard, cheetah, hyena, other members of the antelope family, and small mammals. The Masai and Hadzabe people live together in harmony with the animals that also call this place home. From the edge you will look out over the impressive crater and all of its wonderful inhabitants. In the afternoon we will drive back to your lodge for your overnight highview hotel stay.
This morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts a wide variety of mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and lots of elephants roam near the lake. Also look out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and the very active Olive baboon troops. Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller. Overnight springlands Hotel moshi (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or similar