Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti National Park | Zanzibar
9 nights | 10 days
Journey Highlights
Romantic Stay
Wildlife
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Beautiful Beach Experience
Overview
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is situated 180 km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. The conservation area boasts a blend of landscapes, wildlife, people and archaeology. The volcanoes, grasslands, waterfalls and mountain forests are home to an abundance of animals and to the Maasai. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's greatest natural spectacles
Serengeti National Park
The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word Siringet referring to an endless plain. The National park is known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. Seeking new pasture, the herds move north from their breeding grounds in the grassy southern plains
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. Its very name evokes romantic associations - smell of spices, images of narrow streets, Arab chests, carved doors and coral reefs. Zanzibar is a tourists paradise, with tranquil, warm tropical waters, many miles of beautiful sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean.
Day 1. Arusha
- On arrival you will be met at the door of your aircraft with your name on a paging board
- You will then be assisted through immigration, baggage collection and customs
- Private transfer to Rivertrees Country Inn
Rivertrees lies nestled in the foothills of Mt Meru and commanding a majestic view of Kilimanjaro. This picturesque country estate combines old-world ambience, rustic African elegance, excellent farm cuisine, personal service and genuine warmth from your hosts. The inn's timeless tranquillity is complemented by its contemporary comforts, rendering it the perfect spot for rest and rejuvenation: weary travellers, mountain-climbers and safari-goers alike gather here to commence or conclude their adventures.
Day 2-3. Ngorongoro Crater
- Depart for Lake Manyara with picnic lunch and game viewing, driving via Makuyuni and Mto wa Mbu village. Apart from its abundant bird life, Lake Manyara National Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions.
- Depart for Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater with picnic lunch and game viewing. The crater is 2000ft. deep and considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor.
Acacia Farm Lodge is a romantic Country Lodge nestled in an active mixed farm located high on the spectacular Great Rift's escarpment area with a commanding panoramic views of the amazing Karatu farmlands and the nearby Ngorongoro forest area. Unrivalled area's natural beauty is finely complemented by the elegant lodge. A timeless tranquility emanates from the exuberance of birdsong, mature trees and the lovely coffee plants.
Day 4-7. Serengeti National Park
- Depart for the Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch
- Enroute to Serengeti, you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ndutu Plains.
- Afternoon at leisure
Famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson's gazelle join the wildebeest's trek for fresh grazing. Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant's gazelle. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowl the southeastern plains. There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. There are over 500 species of birds, and your guide will also introduce you to the small five.
Kubu Kubu Tented Camp is a magnificent tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains. It has a modern African appearance, creating a fresh, sleek and comfortable ambiance. The camp is positioned in one of the main migration areas so that guests can enjoy this awesome natural wonder from the comfort of their tents. This camp is located on a hill and therefore offers magnificent views of the Serengeti plains from every room.
Day 8-9. Zanzibar
- After breakfast, transfer to Kogatende Airstrip with picnic lunch
- Flight by light aircraft: Serengeti / Kogatende - Zanzibar.
- Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to your Beach Hotel
Overnight at White sands - Deluxe Ocean View Room
Day 10. Departure
- 12:00hrs Check out time from the room
- Transfer from your Beach Hotel to Zanzibar Airport