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8 DAYS
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  • The black-maned tree-climbing lions and flamingos of Lake Manyara National Park 
  • The 'Garden of Eden' of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater
  • Tarangire National Park's migratory animals, savannahs, acacias and baobabs
  • Game drives in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Serengeti
  • Highlight of Highlights - Go on Safari See elephants bath in rivers, lions doze on outcrops and cape buffalo.
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Primary: Wildlife
Other: Safari, Off-road Auto & 4x4, national parks, african elephant
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Tanzania Lodge Safari

Tanzania boasts some of the most impressive national parks in Africa, containing some of the best range of wildlife on the entire continent. On this short lodge-based safari we visit Lake Manyara National Park, one of many such soda lakes in East Africa's Great Rift Valley.
Tanzania boasts some of the most impressive national parks in Africa, containing some of the best range of wildlife on the entire continent. On this short lodge-based safari we visit Lake Manyara National Park, one of many such soda lakes in east Africa's Great Rift Valley, for our first game drive from our base at an incredible lodge overlooking the lake. From Lake Manyara we travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the bordering Serengeti National Park. This is the quintessential Africa; where wide open plains stretch as far as the eye can see, supporting vast numbers of plains animals, including over two million wildebeest. Driving around the Serengeti Plains ranks as one of the major highlights in all of Africa. Leaving the Serengeti we pause at Olduvai Gorge, an archeological site made famous by Dr Leakey in the 1950's, before reaching the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. Just 20 kilometres wide the crater floor teems with vast quantities of animals, including elephant, lion, cheetah and black rhino. The park is truly a mini 'Garden of Eden' which we will explore from our lodge, which is spectacularly perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. From Ngorongoro we travel to our final national park, Tarangire National Park, which has a wildlife concentration second only to the Ngorongoro Crater. This safari is conducted in a 4WD vehicle with a specialist local guide to give you the best possible insight into these famous parks of northern Tanzania.

Important Information

Whilst we hold confirmed bookings at all lodges in Tanzania, these lodges have been known to oversell their rooms periodically. When this occurs the lodge relocate clients to other lodges, often without warning and at short notice. This has happened to all travel companies at various times. The relocation is usually an upgrade in accommodation standard and does not affect our game-viewing itinerary or actual time spent in the national parks. If this occurs our local operators in Tanzania will make you aware of any changes at the tour briefing. The roads between Nairobi and Arusha are very rough and dusty on both the sides of the border (Tanzania and Kenya) due to the construction work of new roads. The journey between Nairobi and Arusha at the moment takes approximately 7hrs - 8hrs, including boarder clearing, washroom stops and possible traffic jams. At this stage we have not been advised how long the upgrade of this road will take.

Visas and Permits

Kenya 

Australians, Americans, Canadians, British and New Zealanders currently require a visa for Kenya. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent. Kenya visas are easily obtained at the airport or border crossing at a cost of US$50 for most nationalities based on single entry. For some nationalities a single entry Kenya visa allows the person to enter Kenya more than once provided travel is only between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda within a 30-day period. 

Tanzania 

Australians, Americans, Canadians, British and New Zealanders currently require a visa for Tanzania. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa requirements with your travel agent. Care must be taken to ensure that your visa does not expire before your proposed date of entry to Tanzania (visas are usually valid for three months from the date of issue). It is recommended that visas should be obtained before departure. A visa fee of US$50 is charged to most foreign nationals. A visa fee of US$100 is charged for US citizens.
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival in Nairobi, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Upon arrival in our Nairobi hotel our local representative will meet you to ensure that all is well. This representative will also provide details of a trip briefing to be held in the evening at the hotel, as well as any additional tours or activities that you may wish to enjoy whilst in Nairobi. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Please note this is an arrival day, so you may arrive at any time.
Day 2: Arusha - Lake Manyara
(Driving time: approx 7-8 hours) This morning we are met by our private transfer vehicle for the 300 kilometre drive to Arusha, which should take about six hours. On the way we exit Kenya and enter Tanzania at the Namanga border post. Our transfer driver can assist us with border procedures. Upon arrival in Arusha We are provided with lunch before meeting our Tanzanian safari guide and special 4WD safari vehicle. A two-hour drive takes us through the village of Mto Wa Mbu before we climb up part of the great Rift Valley to our lodge. We arrive at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge in the late afternoon. Spectacularly perched high on the escarpment overlooking the alkaline Lake Manyara, this is a wonderful place to spend the first night in Tanzania. 

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park
(Driving time: approx 6 hours including game drives) In the morning we explore Lake Manyara National Park on a short game drive. This picturesque lake is home to a large number of birds, including flamingos and pelicans, which are often to be seen in the water or on shore. The area is also renowned for black-maned, tree-climbing lions, who have developed this habit due to the marshy soil. Witnessing one of these can be a real highlight of any safari. Large herds of buffalo and elephant are also often sighted. We depart Lake Manyara for the wide open plains of the Serengeti. To reach the Serengeti we must travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, skirting the Ngorongoro Crater before entering into the Serengeti. We spend the afternoon on a game drive covering the more southern regions of the Serengeti before reaching Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
(Game drive time: approx 8 hours) The seemingly endless Serengeti Plains portray the essence of Africa. They are home to massive numbers of grazing animals and also various predators and the interaction between the many species often provide some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. Today we will start around sunrise for a morning game drive and follow that up later on with an afternoon game drive, as the animals tend to be more active in the cooler hours of the day. We will usually return to camp during the hotter hours in the middle of the day, where we get to enjoy a hearty meal, relax and maybe take a siesta. Depending on wildlife movements and opportunities for sightings, our drive could sometimes be a continuous one that last all day and involves returning to the lodge in the late afternoon. 

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
(Driving time: approx 8 hours including game drives) This morning there is time to further explore the Serengeti and perhaps visit Simba Kopjes, an outcrop of rocks favoured by lion and cheetah, who can often be seen basking in the morning sun. We spend our time game viewing and stop for a picnic lunch en route, as we drive from Serengeti National Park back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Along the way we have the option to visit Olduvai Gorge - a site famous for the discovery of fossilised remains of pre-historic man. Our lodge for the next two nights is beautifully located on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. It is highly recommended to take time in the late afternoon to pause and take in this incredible vista, as the sun sets over the crater. 

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
(Game drive time: approx 6 hours) Today we explore the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, widely regarded as a microcosm of natural habitats in Africa and often touted as a veritable Garden of Eden. Within this crater lies every type of ecosystem, including riverine forests, open plains, freshwater and alkaline lakes. Ngorongoro Crater is the remnants of an ancient volcano caldera, and within its 300 square kilometres is a remarkable concentration of wildlife. The scenery is spectacular as we descend almost 600 metres down to the crater floor. There is every chance of seeing considerable quantities and varieties of wildlife in this compact area, including the highly endangered black rhinoceros. In the afternoon we leave the crater and return to our lodge for a second night. (National park regulations stipulate that vehicles are only allowed a maximum of six hours in Ngorongoro Crater.) The late afternoon can be spent relaxing at the lodge, enjoying the wonderful views. 

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Tarangire National Park
(Driving time: approx 4½ hours; game drive: approx 3½ hours) Bidding farewell to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area we travel back down the Rift Valley escarpment and through Mto Wa Mbu before reaching Tarangire National Park - our final Tanzanian national park. Tarangire National Park lies to the south of the Masailands and is defined by large open savannahs dotted with acacia woodland and large baobab trees. With the presence of the Tarangire River, this park forms a refuge during the dry season for many migratory animals, ensuring that Tarangire's wildlife concentration is second only to that of Ngorongoro Crater. At Tarangire we enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to our safari lodge, situated inside the park. 

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
Day 8: Tarangire National Park - Arusha / Nairobi
(Game drive: approx 3 hours; driving time: approx 2 hours to Arusha plus additional 6 hours to Nairobi) We enjoy a full morning game drive in Tarangire National Park before returning to Arusha in time for lunch. It is then time for fond farewells, as some of us may be leaving the trip in Arusha. Those of us continuing back to Nairobi catch a private transfer that delivers us back to our starting hotel in Nairobi. En route, those who wish to be dropped off at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) can do so, but prior notice must be given to us, together with full details of your departing flight. We generally arrive back in Nairobi early in the evening, at which time our tour finishes. Any flights out of Nairobi on this day should not be booked to depart prior to 8.30pm. Spending an extra night in Nairobi is highly recommended, as the journey from Arusha is a tiring one and there are sometimes unexpected delays. The six-hour drive from Arusha to Nairobi can be replaced by a short flight between Kilimanjaro Airport and Nairobi. This flight and the transfer between Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport can be pre-booked at additional cost.

Meals included: 1 breakfast, 1 lunch
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Very thankful to have organised our trip with Peregrine. After our first mishap of missing our flight, we were both very thankful to have booked with an Aussie company who had our best interests at heart and were willing to assist in getting our tour back on track.
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TRIP INCLUDES
  • The services of Peregrine’s expert English-speaking local tour leader. 
  • 1 day in Lake Manyara National Park; 2 days in the Serengeti National Park; 1 day in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 1 day in Tarangire National Park (including entrance fees where applicable). 
  • Sightseeing in Olduvai Gorge. 
  • 4WD game drives in Lake Manyara, the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. 
  • Quality lodge accommodation in Lake Manyara Serena Lodge overlooking Lake Manyara; in Serengeti Sopa Lodge; at a lodge located on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater; and in a safari lodge situated inside Tarangire National Park. 
  • Arrival transfer.
  • 4WD vehicle 
  • Private vehicle
  • 1 night Comfortable hotel 
  • 6 nights Safari lodge
  • 7 breakfasts 
  • 7 lunches 
  • 6 dinners
TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • International airfares
  • Airport Departure Taxes
  • Visas
  • Insurance (obligatory on all trips)
  • Meals unless specified in the itinerary
  • Laundry
  • Any optional tours or activities during free time
  • Tips
  • Items of a personal nature
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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