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9 Days Safari Adventure: Serengeti Wonders & Lake Natron Discovery
Itinerary Highlights:Tarangire with endless pageant of wildlife with undoubtedly the richest elephant population in Africa with surprisingly large herds
Lake Manyara with tree climbing lions, large varieties of birds and its thrilling views of the Lake
Ngorongoro Conservation Area famous for the Big 5 with Thrilling views of the Crater
The Great Serengeti home to the Big Cats and the Wildebeest Migration and much more...
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area , Serengeti National Park & Lake Natron
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Your journey mapped out:
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Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu
Tarangire Game Drive
Embark on the exciting Tarangire Game Drive in Tarangire National Park! Covering a vast area of 2,600km2, this park is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. As you traverse through the undulating landscape, you'll witness the stunning diversity of flora and fauna that call Tarangire home.
Keep your eyes peeled for the iconic elephant migration, one of the park's most awe-inspiring spectacles. Watch as massive herds navigate their way through the Tarangire River and swamps during the dry season. Look out for tree-climbing lions, a unique sight in this region. While cheetahs are less common, you may still have the chance to spot these magnificent predators.
The park is teeming with a variety of wildlife, from wildebeest and zebras to kudus, giraffes, and buffalos. Explore the rolling acacia and baobab woodlands to catch glimpses of hyenas, jackals, and possibly even wild dogs. Keep an eye out for hippos, warthogs, and other fascinating creatures that roam the plains.
Be on the lookout for rare sightings of black rhinos and unique antelope species like the fringe-eared oryx and the gerenuk. With its rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes, the Tarangire Game Drive promises an unforgettable safari experience in the heart of Tanzania's wilderness.
Day 1 Alternatives:
EXPLORE KARATU
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Karatu to Lake Manyara Game Drive to Karatu
During your game drive, keep your eyes peeled for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, an elusive and rare sight to behold. Witness massive herds of elephants, majestic giraffes, and various antelope species as they roam free in their natural habitat.
Take in the breathtaking scenery of Lake Manyara itself, known for its remarkable birdlife, including flamingos, pelicans, and storks. With an abundance of unique flora and fauna, the park is a nature lover's paradise.
Lake Manyara Game Drive
Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a thrilling game drive and immerse yourself in the lush jungle-like groundwater forest. From the entrance gate, the road winds through a stunning expanse where baboons lounge nonchalantly, blue monkeys scamper between ancient mahogany trees, and bushbuck tread warily through the shadows. Listen to outsized forest hornbills honking in the high canopy as you take in the natural beauty of the park.
Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck, warthog, and impala as you venture through the park. Search a little harder for the shy Kirk's dik-dik and klipspringer on the escarpment slopes. Lake Manyara is known for its healthy lion population, famous for their tree-climbing antics, and offers a good chance to spot leopards in the broken forests.
Birdwatchers will be delighted by the diverse birdlife in the park. Pelicans and flamingos flock in the middle of the lake, while herons, egrets, and other waders thrive in the margins and floodplains. Keep an eye out for silvery-cheeked hornbills, crowned eagles, and crested guinea fowl in the evergreen forests.
Embark on a Lake Manyara game drive for an unforgettable wildlife experience in a beautiful natural setting.
Day 2 Alternatives:
CONTINUE TO SERONERA - SERENGETI CENTRAL
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Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Serengeti
Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater
Embark on a thrilling Game Drive adventure in the Ngorongoro Crater, an animal-rich haven in Africa that promises an unforgettable safari experience. Hop into a sturdy 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser with a Pop-up Roof and descend into the Crater through a lush highland forest, where you can marvel at the diverse birdlife residing in the various tree species.
As you explore the grassy crater floor, you'll encounter a plethora of herbivores such as Zebra, Elephant, Wildebeest, and Buffalo, all easily spotted in this wildlife paradise. Keep an eye out for the elusive Giraffes that occasionally grace the conservation area, alongside the rare Black Rhino, a true gem of the crater that is rarely seen elsewhere in Tanzania.
Don't miss the chance to witness the impressive array of antelope species like Waterbuck, Impala, Topi, Oribi, Eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s Gazelles that call the crater home. The water pools scattered around attract a variety of wildlife, including the imposing hippopotamus.
Prepare for encounters with carnivores drawn by the abundance of herbivores, with sightings of Lion, Cheetah, Spotted Hyena, Black-backed, and golden jackal being quite common. Keep your eyes peeled for the elusive Leopard, a sporadic visitor to the crater.
The Ngorongoro conservation area also hosts a plethora of bird species, with highlights including the majestic Black kite, Black-winged lapwing, Hildebrandt's spurfowl, Kenya rufous sparrow, and the elegant Lesser flamingo. Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature on a Game Drive safari in Ngorongoro Crater, where every moment is filled with excitement and awe.
Serengeti Central Game Drive
Venture into the awe-inspiring Serengeti Central for an unforgettable safari experience. Here, witness the extraordinary sight of over a million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousands of zebra, Thomson's gazelle, and other antelope species, all preyed upon by Africa's iconic predators.
While some animals call this area home year-round, many are part of the legendary 'Great Migration,' a spectacle that rivals any wildlife show on the planet. With careful planning, you can witness this remarkable event in its natural, unspoiled setting, away from the crowds. Serengeti Central offers the chance to immerse yourself in the beauty and drama of the African wilderness like never before.
Day 3 Alternatives:
EXPLORE SERONERA - SERENGETI CENTRAL
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Full Day Serengeti Central Experience
Full Day Game Drive In Serengeti Central
Experience the ultimate adventure with a full day game drive in Serengeti Central, starting with a sunrise expedition across the vast plains. Witness the breathtaking sunrise igniting the savannah as majestic predators like leopards and lions begin their morning hunt.
After breakfast, embark on a game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit. Keep your eyes peeled for Lions, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich, and cheetahs. Visit the Visitor Centre near the Serengeti Seronera Lodge for intriguing wildlife displays and a chance to purchase snacks and cold drinks.
Following a relaxing picnic lunch, we continue our adventure with the Kopjes Circuit in the afternoon. This route winds around the Maasai Kopjes, renowned for attracting lions and giant cobras. Explore these granite outcrops, each a unique ecosystem offering shade and waterholes for wildlife. Keep watch for lions lurking in wait for their prey.
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Serengeti with this unforgettable full-day game drive experience.
Day 4 Alternatives:
EXPLORE SERONERA - SERENGETI CENTRAL
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Serengeti Central to Grumeti for Game Drive
Explore the untamed beauty of this ecosystem, capturing the essence of the Serengeti's diverse landscapes and its rich wildlife. This journey promises not only a thrilling game drive but also an opportunity to witness one of nature's most breathtaking phenomena – the annual wildebeest migration.
Grumeti Game Drive
Grumeti Game Reserve is popularly known for its richness in wildlife, the reserve boasts of not only some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa, but also a large lion population. Other animals to see include leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, Black and white Colobus monkeys can also be found at the reserve. Gurumeti Game Reserve is the place where the migration corridors take place. This is where it is easy to see the movement of huge herds of wildebeest and zebra and this describes the Serengeti/Mara ecology itself not forgetting the Grumeti River.
Day 5 Alternatives:
EXPLORE SERONERA - SERENGETI CENTRAL
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Full Day Serengeti Grumeti Game Drive Experience
Grumeti Game Drive
Grumeti Game Reserve is popularly known for its richness in wildlife, the reserve boasts of not only some of the biggest crocodiles in Africa, but also a large lion population. Other animals to see include leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, Black and white Colobus monkeys can also be found at the reserve. Gurumeti Game Reserve is the place where the migration corridors take place. This is where it is easy to see the movement of huge herds of wildebeest and zebra and this describes the Serengeti/Mara ecology itself not forgetting the Grumeti River.
Day 6 Alternatives:
CONTINUE TO KOGATENDE - NORTHERN SERENGETI
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Serengeti Central to North Kogatende
Serengeti Central To North Game Drive
Explore the vast landscapes of Serengeti as we embark on a thrilling journey from Seronera to the park's northern region. Drive through the plains of Togoro and picturesque Mbuzi Mawe kopjes, encountering a variety of wildlife along the way. Witness the beauty of wooded hills, rocky kopjes, and the open savannah, where you may spot animals ranging from the tiny dik-dik to majestic elephants and giraffes. This Serengeti Central to North Game Drive is a truly immersive experience that showcases the diverse scenery and wildlife of this iconic national park.
Day 7 Alternatives:
CONTINUE TO LAKE NATRON
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Serengeti North Kogatende to Lake Natron
Serengeti North Game Drive
Explore the captivating Serengeti North during a game drive in Kogatende, Northern Serengeti. This vast area boasts a picturesque valley with scattered woodland and expansive savannah, providing a haven for a thriving population of lions, leopards, and elephants. The landscape is adorned with distinctive kopje (small hills) and bordered by lush forested hills to the east, where the main cluster of tented lodges is located.
Embark on a full day adventure traversing this unique region of the park, with a focus on encountering the incredible Wildebeest Migration and the renowned Big Five.
Lake Natron Tour
You'll enjoy a leisurely game drive around Lake Natron and it surrounds. Known both for its unique volcanic landscape and the large flocks of brightly coloured flamingos that call it home, Lake Natron's isolation also means that you have a good chance of having the area to yourself.
You can expect to see wildlife such as zebra, wildebeest, oryx, ostriches, kudu, gerenuk, and jackals in addition to the lake's resident flamingos, but it is the area's distinct mix of ravines, craters, and lakes that makes it such a unique location.
Day 8 Alternatives:
CONTINUE TO ARUSHA CITY
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Lake Natron to Arusha
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