5DAYS/4NIGHTS -THE PRIDE SAFARI
SAFARI BASED ON A MIN OF 2PAX
RATE AS FROM USD1980 PPS
Safari Highlights:
• Synchronize your pulse with the earth, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, big game, ancient cultures and true wild on a vast scale.
• Explore Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife treasures on this exceptional safari adventure which lends itself perfectly to Great Migration experiences.
• An epic Rift Valley scenery and dramatic escarpment views as you drive in
• Enjoy complete immersion in the endless grass plains of the Serengeti, with Timeless vistas and wide horizons makes home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and the BIG FIVE
• Explore the lush floor of the collapsed volcano in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, spend a day surrounded by lion prides, black rhinos, wading hippos, and Africa's largest elephant
• Float silently over the endless plains on a balloon safari (optional)
• Marveling at panoramic views and abundant resident game in the famed Serengeti
• Enjoy serenity accommodations throughout the Safari. Each lodge or tented camps combining effortless comfort with a complete immersion in nature.
Price includes
• 4x4 vehicles for the safari vehicle (pop up roof jeep).
• Services of knowledgeable and experience Safari driver guide
• Accommodation and meals as mentioned on the itinerary
• water on game drive, coffee, and some other soft drinks
• Crater tour and government taxes.
• WIFI on Safari jeep
• Binoculars
• All National Parks entry fee, concession fees and crater services fees
• Drop off to the airport
Costs exclude Activities at Mto wa Mbu Manyara:-
- Zip line Adventure – US$55 per person
- Lake Shore Cycling - US$ 52 per person
- Village Nature Guided Walking Safari - $ 25per person
- Tree Top walkways - 52 per person
Price Excludes
• International Flight tickets
• Visas - $50 per person
• Activities at Mto wa Mbu area
• Hot Air Balloon over Serengeti Plains - $520 pp
• Travel/medical/baggage insurance
• Tips, Laundry
• Telephone bills (Whenever applicable)
• Any other items of a personal nature
DAY – TO – DAY OUTLINED PROGRAM:
Visiting Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Ndutu Area, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Park & Mto wa Mbu village
Day 1
Pick up from your accommodation in Arusha/ Airport and drive to Tarangire National Park on your 4x4 Safari jeep. Tarangire rivals the Serengeti in the great number and diversity of its wildlife. It is a good choice for travelers who wish to encounter more animals (particularly elephants as its renowned for frequent sightings). Tarangire River is the only source of water in the area, which offers excellent sightings as it attracts the reserves abundant wildlife.
The landscape is a photographers dream too, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees and its extensive marshlands that turn swathes of the reserve Lunch will be taken to the picnic site. In late afternoon leave the part to your accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight
Overnight at Lilac Elevate Inn - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast & Picnic Lunch (FB)
DAY 2
After breakfast hop in your 4x4 Safari jeep and proceed to Serengeti National Park. On the way pass to Ndutu Area for the Great Annual Migrations as its Calving Seasons. The tour proceeds with scenic vistas and the wildlife along the way to the great Serengeti National Park. Explore these unique landscapes dotted with spectacular natural wonder as you drive to your Luxury Camp located in a conservation initiative, protecting an area crucial to cheetah and other big cats. In late afternoon arrive to your accommodation for evening leisure time, dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Tukaone Tented Camp / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
DAY 3
Morning in Serengeti is an experience worth cherishing. Wake up surrounded by enchanted sounds and smell of the wilderness staring at a magnificent breathtaking sunrise view at the endless plains of Serengeti. Begin a day with aromatic coffee in the open air with limitless views leading up to the most exhilarating game spectacle of them all. After breakfast, hop in a safari vehicle for an exciting game in central Serengeti. Considered the most thrilling spectacle in the animal kingdom, the annual mass migration of wildebeest and other herbivores, with their ever-attendant entourage of predators is a breathtaking experience. Further Explorations into the Serengeti, Immersing Yourself in the Heart of the wilderness
Overnight at Tukaone Tented Camp / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
DAY 4
Early breakfast followed by a drive to Ngorongoro Crater, upon arrival, descend down to the crater floor for a day game drive. Descending takes you through a lush highland forest, with magnificent birdlife to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey. It’s 260sq km floor is surprisingly diverse with a permanent lake, open savannah and areas of mature woodland. Surrounded by steep, densely forested walls rising over 600m high, the effect is that of a huge natural Amphitheatre. Picnic lunch will be taken at the picnic site inside the crater floor. After a great day drive accommodation in Karatu for overnight stay and dinner.
Overnight at Lilac Elevate Inn - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast & Picnic Lunch (FB)
DAY 5
A relaxed breakfast followed by a drive to Mto wa Mbu village for outdoors activities (optional) later proceed to Arusha.
Participate in least 1 or 2 activities available at the area:
1. ZIPLINE ADVENTURE: Nestled just beyond the enchanting Mto wa Mbu village, Zip line Adventure is an exhilarating experience against the breathtaking backdrop of the Great Rift Valley. Located at the base of the magnificent Rift Valley Wall, this activity provides unparalleled panoramic vistas of the surrounding lake and the dramatic Rift Valley landscape.
2. LAKE MANYARA TREETOP WALK (CANOPY) The Manyara Treetop Walkway takes you on a sky-high adventure above the beautiful forest. Walk among the treetops and experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective. This 370m air walk starts with a short board-walk that gradually rises from ground level up through the canopy of the forest. You walk over a series of suspension bridges with thick netting on the sides, and reach a height of 18m off the ground. Each of the bridges end on a viewing deck situated around tree trunks. These treetop platforms are perfect places to stop and enjoy the life of the canopy amongst butterflies, monkeys and birds. During this walk guides will point out interesting facts about the Lake Manyara flora and fauna, while you can enjoy a unique birds-eye view of the world around you. This is Tanzania's first Treetop Walkway and one of the longest in Africa. A great outdoor activity for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Get ready for an experience you will never forget!
3. VILLAGE NATURE GUIDED WALKING SAFARI: Accompanied by your local guide go for a cultural experience and nature walking safari. Mto wa Mbu village is thought to be one of the only places in Tanzania where there are representatives from all 120 tribes living happily side by side. Although the name translates as ‘Mosquito River’, due to the permanent water source in the village, we might have and will help you to gain an understanding of the inner workings of this typical Tanzanian community.
4. MOUNTAIN BIKING TO THE LAKE SHORE: Experience local cultures from your bike on a 3-hour mountain bike ride through the farming village of Mto wa Mbu. You visit local farms, schools, church, milling machine, a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village. Cycle to the lake shore where there are stunning vistas of the lake, the Rift Valley Wall and small herds of wildlife. The ride is on fairly flat single tracks outside of the National Park. Ideal to do on the way in or out of Manyara National Park.
In late afternoon leave the area and drive back to Arusha / Airport for your onward flight arrangement
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