12 Days Animals of the Serengeti Savannah Plains

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12 Days Animals of the Serengeti Savannah Plains

This 12 days wildlife safari involves game drives and game viewings in some of the best wildlife national parks in the northern Tanzania including the beautiful Tarangire popular known for its great herds of huge Elephants and baobab trees, and the Serengeti national park where the famous wildlife documentary; Serengeti shall not die was filmed by Bernhard Grzimek and Michael Grzimek 1959. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, encompassing some of the densely wild animals that can be easily spotted on game drives including; Wildebeests, elephants, Zebras, giraffes and prides of Lions, Cheetahs and many small to large sized animals and plentiful of birdlife species. During your safari, you will also interact with Maasai people where you will learn, explore and experience the best of African culture. Accommodations are in Luxury Hotels, Lodges, and Tented Camps. All major safari costs are included, and you will be accompanied by our professional English speaking driver guide.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO ARUSHA

Upon arrival at Arusha or Kilimanjaro international airport, you will be warmly greeted by your driver guide, after short introduction you will be offered bottles of mineral water followed by a private transfer to Gran Melia Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Depending on your arrival time, you will have good opportunity to explore the lodge`s/hotel`s surroundings.

Accommodation: Gran Melia Hotel

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 02-03: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES

After breakfast at your hotel, your driver-guide with his safari vehicle on the ground, will pick you up and embark to Tarangire national park for two days game drives and game viewings. Tarangire is Tanzania's third largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are also an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Your game drives may reveal lions, giraffes, wildebeest, elephants, Zebras, wildebeests and much more. Lunchboxes shall be served to you by your driver guide at the picnic site inside the park with some rest before proceeding with game drives. Later after amazing hours of exploration, you will drive to Maramboi Tented Lodge for Dinner, and Overnight.

Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 04: TARANGIRE TO LAKE MANYARA PARK FOR GAME DRIVES

After breakfast, leave the lodge/Camp with your packed lunches, drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. This beautiful park with its lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant figs, took its name from the Maasai word for "euphorbia tirucalli", a bush which is used to make a thorny hedge to protect their cattle. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, large population of hippos, zebras even the tree climbing lions can be spotted lazily resting on the branches of an "Acacia tortilis" tree. The birdlife is also abundant, with flamingoes, pelicans, hornbills and plenty of forest species. Lunch boxes will be provided to you. Later drive to Kitela Lodge for Dinner, and Overnight.

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 05: LAKE MANYARA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK VIA NGORONGORO

In the morning and after breakfast, leave your lodge for a drive to Serengeti national park via the "eighth wonder of the world", popular Known as the Ngorongoro. Your driver guide shall be stopping in some if the beautiful views overlooking the crater for viewing and sightseeing. Animals like Giraffes, Elephants, Wildebeests, Gazelles, Zebras, Lions, and Buffaloes may be revealed in Ngorongoro. On crossing the border, picnic lunches will be served to you followed by game drives en route to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 06-08: FULL DAY OF GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

We are completely flexible with your preferences and these days will be organized according to your wishes. Your guide will discuss with you the best timing for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, you may opt to do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunches. The Serengeti Park derived its name from Maasai Language meaning endless plain. This massive plain (14763sq km) is home to many animals including Lions, Elephants, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Leopard, and Cheetah, baboon, warthogs, Hyena plus lots of bird life. In many cases migration is taking place around Serengeti and at that particular time millions of wildebeest and zebra are mingling together followed by predators. Our professional guide will lead you into the right path making sure you have the best time to enjoy these great phenomena. Dinner and Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 09: BALLOON SAFARI AND GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI

In the early morning, you will be collected from your camp to your balloon starting point. Enjoy an incredible balloon safari over Serengeti National Parks, boosting enchanting scenery and uninterrupted views as you embark on an extraordinary adventure. With amazing opportunities for stunning photographic moments, this miraculous glide allows you to absorb the magnitude of the size of the park. After landing, you dine for a glass of wine before proceeding further with further game drives and game viewings until late afternoon. Later, return to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 10: GAME DRIVES IN SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Every day is a new day in Serengeti with different amazing series of events. After breakfast, you will leave the camp with your packed lunches for another memorable day towards the Ngorongoro conservation area. On this day still you will have a great opportunity to explore the Serengeti ecosystem with great possibility to spot any other animals that you did not see in your first days. Lunchboxes shall be served to you at the picnic point followed by a further game drive to famous Ngorongoro conservation area for Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Lion`s Paw Camp.

Accommodation: Lion`s Paw Camp

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 11: GAME DRIVES INSIDE NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

Early in morning and after breakfast, leave the Camp with your packed lunches ready for another exciting day. Today your expert safari guide will lead you into the Ngorongoro crater for a wonderful game drives. The Ngoro Ngoro crater is the 8th wonder of the Natural World, spreading over 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah's ark like, it is inhabited by almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa including the rare and endangered black rhinos, other animals that can be revealed on your game drives are Elands, Lions, Waterbucks, Wildebeests, Hyenas, jackals, African Elephants, Buffaloes, Secretive leopards, Cheetahs, hippos and many more alongside hundreds of bird species eg. Maasai Ostrich, Kori bustard, Ibis, Starlings etc. Lunchboxes shall be served to you at the picnic point inside the crater. Later ascend the crater walls and drive further to Arusha for Dinner and Overnight at Melia Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Depending on your arrival time, you will have good opportunity to explore the lodge`s/hotel`s surroundings.

Accommodation: Melia

Meal plan: Bed and Breakfast

DAY 12: DEPARTURE DAY

Today at leisure, depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

  • Transport in modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof.
  • All airport pick up and drop off.
  • Accommodation and meals in Hotels/ Lodges/ Tented Camps as per itinerary.
  • Game drives in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop roof ideal for photographing.
  • Services of professional English speaking safari guide.
  • All park fees and crater service fees and camping fees.
  • 5 litre of bottled mineral water per person per day.
  • Visa fees and travel insurance.
  • International and domestic flights.
  • Olduvai gorge fees.
  • Tipping and gratuities.
  • All items of a personal nature i.e. telephones, mosquito repellents etc.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages.

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Safari Preparation

1. World-Famous Wildlife – Witness the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhino) and the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the Serengeti plains.

2. Breathtaking Landscapes – Explore lush forests, expansive savannahs, volcanic craters, and picturesque lakes.

3. Rich Cultural Experiences – Connect with local Maasai tribes and learn about their traditions and way of life.