06 DAYS - TANZANIA SAFARI - FLY IN SERONERA - Tanzania Safari, Mount Kilimanjaro Climb with Congema Safaris

06 DAYS - TANZANIA SAFARI - FLY IN SERONERA

Our 6 days big five safari from Zanzibar will start with a morning flight to Arusha! You’ll get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater national parks on this trip. In some of Northern Tanzania’s most diversified natural habitats, Lake Manyara National Park’s clear streams, verdant forests, and towering highlands provide a remarkable experience. Tarangire is renowned for its sizable giraffe herds as well as the enormous African elephant! The Serengeti has been dubbed one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders because of its breathtaking wildebeest migration and endless savannah plains. Additionally, the Serengeti is a great place for quiet reflection. The Ngorongoro Crater is the only complete caldera in the entire globe, and it is home to numerous large African animals and rare vegetation.

Since it is a customized tour, we might adjust it to meet your particular requirements, ideas, and spending limit.

DURATION

6 Day(s)

PLACES TO VISIT

SERENGETI, NGORONGORO CRATER & LAKE MANYARA TARANGIRE, ( from Zanzibar Island)

Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park Full Day
Ngorongoro Crater
Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire National Park

ITINERARY

Day 1

Zanzibar Airport – Seronera Airstrip (Serengeti National Park)

You will fly from Zanzibar Airport to Seronera Airstrip for a game drive. Upon your arrival at Seronera Airstrip you will meet with our driver guide who will be with you throughout the entire safari. The land stretches to the horizon in all directions, interrupted only by small dusty towns and earthy round Maasai huts. Once you’ve crossed into the Serengeti, you’ll be on a game drive as you make your way toward camp. The southern section of the park is covered with flat or gently rolling grasslands and occasionally dotted with rock kopjes, home to good populations resident game. Big cats love to have a good vantage point and the kopjes provide that. Massive of herds of wildebeest call this southern section home when they’re birthing before moving farther north. The Serengeti is home to a variety of landscapes, and what’s around you will depend on where you’re staying in the park.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Thorn Tree Camp on Full Board basis

Mid-Luxury Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Nyumbani Collection on Full board

Day 2

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy full day game drive in Serengeti National Park together with your private guide, you will be looking for the herds across the plains. Apart from the migratory animals, you will also get to see lots of other animals, like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many more. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of Africa’s most famous park.

Mid-Range Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Thorn Tree Camp on Full Board basis
Mid-Luxury Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Nyumbani Collection on Full board

Day 3

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater: 145km/3.30hours

Early morning you drive from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro. Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, you will start descending into the crater. This collapsed volcano is the main feature of the area and creates a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. Enjoy the beautiful colors of the landscapes and the diversity of animals.

The crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa and is choked with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot all of the Big Five. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are incredible. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.

You can spend up to six hours in the crater before heading to your accommodation in Karatu.

Mid-Range: Dinner and overnight at Country Lodge on Full Board basis

Mid-Luxury: Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House on Full board

Day 4

Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park: 35km/40mins

After breakfast, head to the magnificent Lake Manyara. Though one of the smaller national parks in the country, it still packs a punch. Expect to spot herds of elephants slowly trekking across the plains, vast troops of baboons in the thick forest canopy and – if you are lucky! – perhaps even tree-climbing lions.

You’ll spend the day in your private 4×4 safari vehicle with your experienced safari guide leading the way. A mesmerizing variety of wildlife can be found around the huge soda lake, including buffalos, warthogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and plenty of pink flamingos. The shallow Hippo Pool is always a highlight and offers excellent opportunities for hippo sightings as well as spectacular views of the Rift Valley Escarpment.

After an action pack day, return to your accommodation around sunset for dinner and overnight.

Mid-Range: Dinner and overnight at Country Lodge on Full Board basis

Mid-Luxury: Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House on Full board

Day 5

Karatu - Tarangire National Park - Karatu:

After breakfast, you will head out to the beautiful Tarangire, often a favorite park among guides due to its size and remoteness, particularly in the southern section. The Park is known for the large numbers of elephant that congregate here. There are substantial populations of wildebeest, zebra, impala, giraffe, eland and buffalo as well, and even a few localized and unusual species including the gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx. The primary landscape is dry, open woodland scattered with hundreds of Africa’s prehistoric ‘Trees of Life’, the baobab tree. You’ll explore the park in your private vehicle, stopping for a picnic lunch during your game drive, and eventually head to your lodge for the evening.

Mid-Range: Dinner and overnight at Country Lodge on Full Board basis

Mid-Luxury: Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House on Full board

Day 6

Karatu – Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport:

After breakfast, depending on the flight time, your driver will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight.

End of Service

PRICE PER PERSON

NO. OF PAX	MID-RANGE ACCOMMODATIONS	MID-LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS
2	USD 2,354 per person	USD 2,998 per person
3	USD 2,000 per person	USD 2,644 per person
4	USD 1,823 per person	USD 2,467 per person
5	USD 1,716 per person	USD 2,360 per person
6	USD 1,646 per person	USD 2,290 per person

Inclusions

Pick up Seronera and departure airport transfer
Accommodations and meals as per the itinerary
Unlimited bottled drinking water during game viewing
Unlimited game mileage
Park entry fees and Crater fees (24hrs single entry)
Professional English-Speaking Driver guide – A Friendly, Experienced and Passionate Driver Guide expert at a wide variety of skills: Flora and Fauna, Tanzania’s cultural and natural history
4X4 Toyota Land cruiser – Pop-up Roof
Domestic flight from Zanzibar/Seronera: Luggage allowance 20kgs per person including handbag

Exclusions

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and after safari
Tips (Tipping guidance US$20 per person per day
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees,etc)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Alcohol drinks
Travel insurance and medical repatriation
Beverage in the accommodation you will be staying

06 DAYS – TANZANIA SAFARI – FLY IN SERONERA