CLASSIC TANZANIAN SAFARI

You will be picked up at your hotel and will go on a three-hour drive to the East African Rift in the Lake Manyara National Park. When you get there, the roof will be opened up for the first game drive. You will cross the forest and keep your eyes open for monkeys of all different species, elephants lumbering between the trees and many other inhabitants of the forest. You are certain to encounter large herds of buffalos, zebras, wildebeests and giraffes in the grass covered flood plains. Also look at the trees u2013 you might see a lion dozing on the branches. At the marshy riversides of the Lake Manyara salt lake, you will find water birds like flamingos, pelicans and cormorants. Kirurumu Manyara Lodge u2013 Standard Room (Full Board) for 1 nightrnrnLocation: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is situated on the edge of the Rift Valley and offers a magnificent panoramic view over Lake Manyara. Behind Kirurumu the gate to the Ngorongoro Crater opens. Accommodation: The camp consists of 27 tented houses, 2 suites and 2 family houses. All have their own veranda. The tented houses are equipped with beds, mosquito net, chairs and a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Restaurant: In the open dining tent a great breakfast is offered, including freshly baked bush bread. Dinner is prepared from regional dishes. With a drink from the bar and the campfire you can end the day. W-Lan is offered in designated areas.rnrn

After breakfast, you will head to the famous Serengeti National Park. On your way, you will pass the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the u201cAfrican Edenu201d, which has a very rich variety of vegetation and species. Soft hills, dormant volcanoes and stunning jungles provide a breath-taking view. During migration from January to March, millions of wildebeests and zebras pass the Serengeti Plains and the edges of Ngorongoro. When you enter Serengeti through the Nabi Gate, you will have an impressive first impression.rnBaobab Serengeti Camp u2013 Standard Room (Full Board) for 2 nightsrnrnLocation: The Serengeti Baobab Camp is beautiful settled at the Orangi River, just 45 minutes from the Seronera Airstrip. The place used to be a gold mining station about 100 years back and luckily today belongs only to the wildlife of Serengeti. Accommodation: The Lodge has 9 tents furnished with tents with solar power, chairs, suitcase rack and a bathroom with shower and toilet. Restaurant: There is a mess tent with a bar where all meals will be provided in form of a buffet or a set meal. From here you can enjoy the sundowner with a drink and watch different kind of animals nearby.rn

This day begins in the heart of Serengeti, the Seronera Valley, among umbrella thorn acacias and huge fig trees. The range of hills in the north feed several waterholes which attract numerous impalas, antelopes, reedbucks and baboons. Hippos splash around in the water, leopards rest on the acacias and lions take naps in the high grass. This day is completely devoted to game drives in Serengeti. You can decide how you would like to organize the day.

If you are up for it, you can go for an early morning game drive today. We start right after a coffee and a small snack. The sunrise might bring a great light for your holiday pictures in the Serengeti. Often hyenas, active hippos are seen and maybe also a pride of lions having breakfast. Experience the unique atmosphere in the savannah where the air is fresh and clean. After brunch, you will go on your next game drive and will take some breaks for pictures heading to the Ngorongoro Crater.rnRhino Lodge u2013 Standard Room (Full Board) for 1 nightrnrnLocation: The Rhino Lodge is located on the edge of the crater within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, only a few hundred meters away from the Grzimek memorial stone. Compared to other accommodations near the Ngorongoro Crater, the Rhino Lodge at reasonable price, the best address to avoid a long travel distance and spend as much time on the game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Equipment: The Rhino Lodge offers 24 simple rooms with a chimney. They have a double bed, a private bathroom with hot water and a welcoming porch overlooking the stunning tropical rainforest. Restaurant: The restaurant and the lounge have two fireplaces and many candles with a homely atmosphere. There is good local and international Cuisine served.rnrn

Early birds can enjoy the spectacular sunrise above the crater. You will then go down the steep hills to the crater floor of Ngorongoro. Keep your cameras at the ready, as there is nowhere else with a higher animal density. The crater, which was declared a UNESCO, World Heritage site, is a romping ground for almost all species of the East African wildlife. With a little bit of luck, you will have the chance to see the endangered black rhino, which is part of the u201cbig fiveu201d together with the buffalo, lion, elephant and leopard! In the afternoon, you will leave the crater and will head to the Tarangire National Park. Tarangire Simba Lodge u2013 Standard Room (Full Board) for 1 nightrnrnLocation: The Tarangire Simba Lodge is a Tented Camp Lodge near the north-western entrance to Tarangire National Park. The facility is located on the edge of Lake Burunge. The view from the pool, from the observation deck or from your terrace is breathtaking. Facilities: The 20 comfortably furnished tents have large double beds, a seating group, a large bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, hot water and power supply around the clock. Each tent has a veranda. There is a pool and a bar. Restaurant: The restaurant offers excellent international and local cuisine. Also, from here you have a great view over the beautiful landscape.rnrn

Another game drive in Tarangire National Park is on the agenda and even though there is no WIFI available in the vehicle, you will get a much better connection. The nature is impressive. And with every detail you learn about the national parks and nature, you will understand how important it is to protect these fragile areas in this region. After the game drive in the morning you will drive to Arusha. Driving distance: 150 km Game drive: 3-4 h Driving time: 4 hrn