This is consistently one of the most popular safaris in Tanzania and a great introduction to the country’s fantastic wildlife and scenic heritage. You will stay in comfortable lodges and visit the rolling grass plains of the Serengeti, the ancient baobab trees of Tarangire National park and Ngorongoro Crater, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Incomparable wildlife and quite stunning scenery are a photographers delight and will give you memories to last a lifetime.
Safari Highlights
• Elephants in Tarangire
• Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
• Free time in Arusha
• Incredible wildlife
• 4WD game drives
• Great photo opportunities
Day 1 - On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport you will be met and transferred to Mt Meru Game Lodge, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax and enjoy your surroundings. Sit and relax on the terrace in the shade of the mango trees and admire the views over the pretty gardens, it’s the perfect spot for a sundowner. If time permits do visit the sanctuary where you will find all manner of African plains game, zebras, ostriches and some smaller wild cats. It’s just the thing to get you in the safari mood.
Day 2 - After lunch travel to Tarangire, a journey of approximately 3 ½ hours. En route take a game drive in the National Park where you can see the ancient baobab trees and the resident elephant population. Your lodge is tucked away in the trees and the grounds are home to over 400 bird species. Take some time to enjoy your surroundings, the lush forest is a complete contrast to the arid plains elsewhere. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
Day 3 - After breakfast head towards Serengeti with a game drive en route through the Tarangire National Park. This area is home to a whole array of big game and you will love its wild unkempt beauty. After lunch take a game drive on the way to your lodge, when you arrive the rest of the day is yours to relax and enjoy the location. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 4 - Spend the whole day on a game drive in the fabled Serengeti with it’s wide open spaces and seemingly endless game it not hard to see what it is a favourite with wildlife enthusiasts from around the world. Return to your lodge in the evening to share your big game adventures with your fellow travellers.
Day 5 - After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti head towards Ngorongoro Crater a place of diverse scenery and rich in wildlife. You’ll stop off at Olduvai Gorge where the origins of early man were once discovered before arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge where you will spend the next 2 nights.
Day 6 - Spend the day exploring this enormous volcanic crater which is probably one of the most visually stunning places in Africa. It is home to an amazingly rich mix of wildlife including lion, elephant and the very rare black rhino. Take in the diversity of the landscape with grasslands, lakes, forests and swamps. It’s not hard to see what this is considered to be one of the wonders of the natural world.
Day 7 - Make an early start for Arusha where time permitting you can have lunch before catching your onward flight home or perhaps spend a few days relaxing on a tropical beach.
7 day Best of Tanzania Safari by 4WD from £1059
Price includes en-suite accommodation, 4WD game drives and all meals, based on 2 sharing. Discount international and internal flights available.
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