Serengeti Crater and African Lakes

Watch flamingos feeding at Lake Manyara and the ‘Big 5’ on the plains of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before a final visit to beautiful Tarangire National Park.

Wildlife encounters, Masai tribes, big skies and the Great Rift Valley – the recipe for a perfect safari.

Price

From: GBP1195 per person (7 Days)

Price Includes

• Basic local payment inclusives
• Fully equipped safari vehicle, meals as indicated
• Camping and cooking equipment
• All road tolls and vehicle taxes
• All ground transportation
• Services of driver
• Tour leader
• *Gorilla permit is paid with your deposit at the exchange rate of the day.

Price Excludes

• Flexible local payment excursions, visas, flights, travel insurance, departure taxes, departure airport transfers, sleeping bag, drinks and items of a personal nature.

Departure Dates

Basic Local Payment - Mandatory - US$ 300

DAYS 1 - 2, Nairobi, Arusha, Lake Manyara

We leave the bustle of Nairobi and head south to Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital. The next morning we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Watch pelicans, storks and herons as they share the algae-rich waters with migrant flamingos, turning the crystalline edges of this soda lake a vibrant pink.

DAYS 3 - 5, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National

We stop briefly at Olduvai Gorge before reaching the Serengeti, taking in game drives across its grassy plains and camping out under the stars. After taking our fill of Serengeti’s wildlife, we game drive to our next camp near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Descending onto the crater floor of this World Heritage site we enjoy arguably some of the best game viewing in Africa.

DAYS 6 - 7, Tarangire National Park, Arusha

Our final stop is Tarangire National Park, whose picturesque landscape of open plains and ancient baobabs is home to huge elephant herds, some numbering 300! We enjoy wildlife encounters here before spending a night in Arusha. The following day we return to Nairobi where our tour ends.

Accommodation Details

Camping is in large 2-person dome tents – twin share. These are easy to erect and bedding mats are provided. We use designated campsites where we have running water and wash facilities. Accommodation in Moshi is in a clean, basic hotel near the centre of town, twin share room with en suite facilities.