Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti Park in Tanzania is part of the Serengeti ecosystem of the Mara and Simiyu regions. It is popular for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebra and its numerous Nile crocodiles. Seen in abundance are Masai giraffe, waterbuck, impala, warthog, and hippo. Serengeti is also known for its big 5 sightings.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area / Caldera
Ngorongoro Area is about 180 km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. It has a large volcanic caldera within the area.
You can spot Black Rhinos, Buffalo, Hippos, Blue Wildebeest, Grant's Zebra, Eland, Grant's and Thomson's gazelles, Waterbucks. Giraffe, impala, topi, oribi, the crocodile is absent. Cheetah, East African wild dog, and African leopard are not seen often.
TARANGIRE
The name of the Tarangire National Park originates from Lake Tarangire in the dry season, thousands of animals concentrate in the park from the surrounding wet-season and calving areas. The park is famous for its high concentration of elephants and baobab trees. From June to November is the dry season visitors can expect to see large herds of thousands of zebra, wildebeest and cape buffalo.
Waterbuck, giraffe, dik-dik, impala, eland, Grant's gazelle, lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, honey badger, and African wild dog are the common inhabitants of the park. Tarangire National Park is home to more than 550 bird species, the park is a haven for bird enthusiasts.
LAKE MANYARA
Lake Manyara National Park is located between Lake Manyara & the Great Rift Valley. Known for droves of thousands of flamingos that feed along the edge of the lake in the wet season. The park is a renowned breeding site for thousands of Pink-backed pelican and yellow-billed stork.
You see myriads of Wildebeest, Zebra, Thomson's Gazelle, Grant's Gazelle, Impala, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Baboon, Warthog, and African Bush Elephant, Lion, Leopard, African wild cat, spotted hyena, black-backed jackal, bat-eared fox, etc. Cheetah and African golden cat are sighted occasionally.
DAY 1: Moshi to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel by the driver/guide and drive to Tarangire
National Park. Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle
you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River in search of many animals including
zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It’s possible that you will catch a glimpse of a lion
stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After a full day in the park,
you will drive to Sun bright/Panorama/ Fig big tree lodge and campsite, where you will be able to relax
and enjoy dinner and have an overnight.
DAY 2: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National park in the World, the Serengeti.
The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone
seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means,
in local language, “endless plains”. The park has 6,900 sq. mile (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it,
the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home
of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of
antelopes. As for Big Cats and large predators, it’s the place of choice to look out for lions,
cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been
filmed in this park. After the game drive, you will return back to Seronera campsite/rest house.
DAY 3: Serengeti National Park
Full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will
be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best
timings for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, on this day, you could do a
morning game drive, return to the amp/lodge for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive,
or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunch. After the game drive, you will return back to Seronera
campsite/rest house.
DAY 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
On this day we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals
are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you’ll ever witness. After the game drive, we return to
the camp/ lodge for a rewarding brunch and then we’ll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the Natural
World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft. high walls, making it virtually a Noah’s ark
and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It’s one of the very rare
locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black Rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps,
and a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It’s also famous for its
elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the
Natural World. Later in the evening you will drive to Simba campsite in Ngorongoro for an overnight.
DAY 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in
one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the
beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit
Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Lake Manyara National Park. After a full day game drive, you will drive to
Sun bright/Panorama/ Fig Big tree lodge and campsite for an overnight.
DAY 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha City
Pickup from your hotel/ lodge/ campsite early morning and start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley
for a full day game drive. The park has breathtaking scenery and well famous for its lush acacia forest, giant
figs and mahogany trees, as well as to a growing population of baboons and blue
PRICE INCLUDES
Private transport to & from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your accommodations in Moshi.
2 nights of accommodation in Moshi.
Transportation to & from the Kilimanjaro gate.
Park entry fees.
Camping fees.
Team Kilimanjaro Rescue fees.
18% VAT on tour fees & services.
4 Season mountain tents.
Double layered Sleeping Mats.
Friendly and professional mountain guides, cook and porters.
3 hot meals daily while on the mountain.
Enough treated & filtered drinking water throughout the trek.
Hot water for washing.
Fair wages for the mountain crew as approved by the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority (KINAPA), Kilimanjaro Association of Tour Operators (KIATO).
Government taxes.
Portable oxygen tanks & ox meter
Emergency first-aid kit.
PRICE EXCLUDES
Lunches, dinners and drinks at your hotel before and after climb.
Travel insurance.
Portable flush toilet with a toilet tent is available for extra charges $ 70 for the entire trek.
Flights.
Laundry (Available at hotel).
Personal items and toiletries.
Tips on Mountain Kilimanjaro are recommended for group sharing as follows:
Guide $20/guide/day ,
Cook $15/day,
Porters $10/porter/day.
Kilimanjaro Trekking Equipments
Clothes
Waterproof pants
1-2 Long Sleeve Trekking Shirts
1 Pairs of hiking pants
1 Fleece Jacket
1 Insulated Winter Jacket
2 pairs synthetic warm weather trekking socks
4 pairs heavier synthetic or wool blend socks
Top and Bottom Base Layer
3-4 Short Sleeve
Water/Windproof mittens
Lightweight gloves
Lightweight Rain gear
1 Pair of hiking boots
Balaclava
Trekking Equipment
A day pack
Headlamp with extra batteries
1 Sleeping bag
1 Duffel bag
A pair of trekking poles
Accessories
Backpack cover
Water bottle
Sunglasses
Electronic devices
Camera/Smartphone
Extra batteries/Power bank