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A 7-day extravagant Tanzania safari, promising an immersive safari of the country’s top-tier national parks. Begin your safari with a visit to Lake Manyara, looking for a chance to encounter the tree-climbing lions. Proceed onward to Serengeti National Park, and bid adieu to the remarkable wildlife spectacle at the Ngorongoro Crater.
Depart from your hometown to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Upon arrival, a safari representative from Team Wanderlust will be there to pick you and transfer you to your booked lodge. Your safari begins with a 3-hour transfer to the town of Mto wa Mbu, where relaxation and rejuvenation await after what’s probably been a long flight. Our guide will ensure a swift check-in at the lodge, allowing you to unwind and relax.
Meals: D
Right after an early morning breakfast, you leave for Lake Manyara National Park for an immersive game-viewing drive. Renowned for its elusive tree-climbing lions, the park’s open plains invite encounters with herds of elephants, buffalo, antelope, and the unique Masai giraffes. Bird enthusiasts will find delight in the park’s diverse avian population, with over 400 recorded species.
You’ll easily marvel at hippos resting on the lake’s banks and a mesmerizing array of flamingoes, imparting a vivid pink hue to the alkaline waters.In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a delicious packed lunch, and as the day transitioning into evening, drive towards Karatu, having savored the magic of Lake Manyara, delight in a delicious meal at the lodge and enjoy a peaceful night.
Meal Plan: B / L / D
These two days focus on enjoying two game drives each day, perhaps a hot-air balloon flight on the fourth day or a bush lunch. The third day unfolds with a captivating game-viewing drive en route to Serengeti from Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The fourth day brings a full spectrum of adventures that Serengeti has to offer.
Renowned for its impressive population of leopard, cheetah, and lion, the Serengeti, meaning “Endless Plains,” encapsulates the soul of its extraordinary landscapes. Here, the grandeur unfolds as the site of the world’s most spectacular annual overland migration, a breathtaking journey spanning over 800 kilometers.
Depending on the time of year, you will have the opportunity to witness the theater of nature, where over a million wildebeest, 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles, alongside various antelope species, traverse the endless plains. The Serengeti’s grandeur, enriched by the perpetual dance of predators and preys, paints an unforgettable safari canvas.
Meal Plan: B / L / D
After breakfast, a final game-viewing drive in Serengeti awaits, en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.Arriving in Ngorongoro, you stop for a few minutes at the viewpoint to reward yourself with a breathtaking vista of the crater.
From this elevated vantage point, the vast expanse of the caldera unfolds before your eyes, reducing even the mighty elephants to mere specks in the landscape. After capturing a few moments and the breathtaking views, proceed to your pre-booked lodge for lunch and take advantage of the amenities at the lodge.
Meals: B / L / D
Following an early morning breakfast, you descend nearly 2,000 feet down into the crater with the hope to spot some, if not all, of the Big Five. Within this vast caldera lies every type of ecosystem imaginable, from riverine forests to open plains and freshwater lakes, making it a haven for a plethora of wildlife as well as abundant avian species.
Moreover, the Crater provides a rare window for spotting a glut of wildlife, especially lion, elephant and the endangered black rhino.The most commonly spotted animals are lion, wildebeest, zebra, eland, bushbuck, cheetah, jackal, buffalo, Grant’s gazelle, Thompson’s gazelle and and black rhinoceros.
Delight in a picnic lunch at a picnic area within the crater. As the afternoon sun wanes, ascend the crater walls, and drive to your lodge in Karatu for a restful evening and dinner, providing the perfect backdrop for reflection on the day’s extraordinary encounters with Tanzania’s wildlife.
Meal Plan: B / L / D
As your Tanzanian safari draws to a close, embrace the tranquility of your final morning at the lodge in Karatu while relishing a delectable breakfast. As you drive through Mto wa Mbu on your way back to Arusha, a glimpse of local life paints an incredible canvas of culture.
Depending on your flight schedule, a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport will seamlessly connect you with your return flight home or to other destinations after you’ve arrived in Arusha.
Meals: B / L
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