Kilimanjaro or Arusha to Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park - Guests are picked up from Arusha and transferred to Lake Manyara National Park. Arrival is scheduled in time for lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. This national park is one of Tanzania’s most stunningly situated wildlife areas, featuring a vast but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park), nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s diverse habitat attracts a wide array of animals, including one of Africa’s largest populations of elephants, Lake Manyara’s distinctive tree-climbing lions, and large flocks of flamingos drawn by the lake’s algae.

Lake Manyara - Serengeti Plains

Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, the journey continues towards the Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highland farms of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands, travelers descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see. The destination is the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the park’s richest wildlife habitats, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a crucial water source and attracts a wide variety of the Serengeti’s species. Arrival is in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

Serengeti Plains

Serengeti National Park - Floating silently above the awakening bush, guests can spot wildlife and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages. After breakfast, a game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit is planned, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, offering potential sightings of lions, Thomson gazelles, topis, ostriches, and cheetahs. In the afternoon, the Kopjes Circuit is followed, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, often attracting lions and some impressively large cobras. Kopjes are weathered granite outcrops scattered across the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems, providing shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink.

Serengeti Plains - Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater - After breakfast at the lodge, the journey continues to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. A stopover at Olduvai Gorge is included, which boasts a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here that anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both significant links in the chain of human evolution.

Ngorongoro Crater to Kilimanjaro or Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - The descent into the crater is over 600 meters to view wildlife during a half-day safari tour. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another major attraction of this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. A visit to Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, is included, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here. Guests will be taken to their hotel, concluding the safari services. Please note this itinerary is subject to change with or without prior notice according to local conditions or park rules.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Prepare to witness one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders — the renowned Ngorongoro Crater! This enormous marvel was created over 2.5 million years ago when a gigantic volcano erupted and collapsed, forming the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. Imagine a volcano once as powerful as Mount Kilimanjaro, standing 5,800 meters tall — now transformed into a breathtaking basin brimming with life! Covering 260 square kilometers and descending 610 meters deep, the crater is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, flourishing within this ancient, self-sustaining haven. This is more than just a safari; it’s an unforgettable journey into the wild essence of Earth’s primal magic!

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