9 Days Tarangire, Lake Natron,
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Manyara & Arusha National Park:
Africa Natural Tours
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The Big Safari: Every Day A
Different Adventure
This
is our Big Adventure safari and just right for you if you want to experience
everything that Tanzania has to offer. We’ll take you on a journey of sights
and sounds and colours: a journey where you’ll witness a landscape of diversity
and nature at its finest. From the golden plains of the Serengeti to the lush
exclusivity of Tarangire; from the russets of Lake Natron to the pink shimmer
of flamingo on Soda Lake at the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll travel across a
glorious patchwork of habitats framed eternally by deep blue skies, golden
horizons and the indigo of star-filled nights. And all this, of course, with
the opportunity to watch some of the most spectacular animals on the planet,
including the Big Five. Adventures don’t come any bigger than this.
1. Day: Moshi to Arusha
National Park
Your
adventure will start at Moshi, a cheerful, bustling town filled with coffee
houses and a lively buzz. You’ll set off to the Arusha National Park, the
setting for the jewel-like Lake Momella, which you’ll glimpse through the
bronze bush where the Ngurduto Crater buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs,
zebra and gazelle reside throughout the year. You’ll set out on foot, too, for
a stroll that will offer you the sensation of feeling Africa’s vibrant pulse
through the soles of your shoes and you’ll experience the bush in infinite
detail. You’ll be safe, though, as an armed ranger will accompany you as you
explore the landscape of buzzing insects and birds calling, with the cries of
the savannah further off. You’ll hike through lush forest to a sparkling
waterfall and, further, to a magical place famous for the antics of the black
and white colobus monkeys. You’ll spend the evening gazing at the stars at a
camp close to the park, while our chef prepares a delicious meal for you.
2. Day: Arusha National
Park to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu
After
a tasty breakfast you’ll head off to the lovely, quiet Tarangire National Park.
It’s a huge park, with a diverse concentration of wildlife especially between
July and October when the Tarangire River is in full flood. If you love
elephants, then this is the park for you. You’ll never forget your first siting
of the majestic African elephant, the largest land mammal in the world; and at
Tarangire, herds of these beautiful, intelligent creatures wander at leisure,
looking after their young. But you’ll also see a dizzying variety of wildlife
including lions, giraffe, warthogs, ostrich, impala, cheetah, mongoose,
buffalo, and baboons. The birdlife is magnificent, too, and you’ll catch the
flash of a red-and-yellow barbet, or gaze on the slow circling of the tawny
eagle. After a picnic lunch you’ll drive to Mto wa Mbu and reach the campsite
in the late afternoon. You’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the
African evening while enjoying a tasty dinner.
3. Day: Mto wa Mbu to Lake
Natron
After
a yummy breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Natron, which is famous for its
salinity and the unique consequences of this. The microorganisms that prefer an
alkaline environment cause the lake’s russet tone, and you’ll see salt-crust
rafts scattered in the shallows. Over half the world’s lesser flamingoes are
born in the lake, and you are likely to see clouds of shimmering pink as the
flamingoes settle and stalk on the still waters. You’ll explore a curious
terrain of salt marshes and freshwater wetlands with its unique flora, leading
to sparkling waterfalls. The lake is framed by the incredible Oldoinyo Lengai
(Mountain of God in Maa, the language of Maasai people), an active volcano that
carves out hornitos - incredible statues made of cooled lava. (We can arrange a
climb up Oldoinyo Lengai – it’s an extra day to your adventure. Just ask us
when you book!) You’ll spend the evening watching the sun set pink and gold
over this incredible landscape, and dinner will be served as the first stars
appear.
4. Day: Lake Natron to
Serengeti National Park
After
breakfast you’ll say goodbye to Lake Natron and hello to the world-famous
Serengeti National Park. But first you’ll travel through the bustling towns of
Loliondo and Wasso through Klein’s Gate at the northeast entrance to the park.
This road trip takes in an array of sites: towns and villages, savannah and
forest, and you’ll be able to spot animals like antelope, wildebeest and zebra.
You’ll arrive at our campsite in the centre of the Serengeti where you can
stretch your legs then fill up with a delicious dinner in time for a good
night’s sleep, ready for your full day’s adventures tomorrow.
5. Day: Serengeti National
Park
After
a nourishing breakfast, you’ll continue into the vast plains of the magnificent
Serengeti, home to a diverse array of hundreds of species of animal and bird.
Each moment of today’s adventure will stimulate your senses; your eyes alert
for each new siting, your ears feasting on the calls, screeches and buzz of
life – or the still, dead silence of the hot noonday. The Serengeti is world
famous for its diversity – you’ll likely see lions, leopard, elephant, cheetahs
and water buffalo - and all within a few feet of your jeep. There’s nowhere
like it. It’s also home to one of the natural wonders of the world – the Great
Migration of zebra and wildebeest as they traverse the plains in their
thousands, risking their lives with the predators they attract, who are also
just trying to stay alive. It’s humbling to watch. You’ll also spot some of the
park’s lesser known, but equally beautiful creatures including eland, hyenas,
gazelle, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, monkeys, baboons, hippo and rhino. The
hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migrating from the Eurasia, are a
special bonus for bird-watchers. The day’s delights will continue with a
freshly cooked and delicious dinner at our campsite in Seronera, under the
stars.
6. Day: Serengeti National
Park to Ngorongoro Crater
You’ll
be up and about after breakfast for another drive through the sights and sounds
of the Serengeti: the golden grasslands dotted with acacia, the endless blue of
the skies and the ever-changing sites: over here you might see a rare
tree-climbing lion – not as graceful as the leopard who is a lithe, natural
climber – and towards the horizon a mixed herd of zebra and wildebeest grazing
gently. After lunch you’ll set off for your next adventure, which is an
exploration of the unique Ngorongoro Crater, and we’ll spend overnight at Simba
Camp, which is on the very rim of the Crater itself. This is an ideal place to
rest and relax, as you’ll enjoy a drink watching the incredible colours of the
sunset range over the savannah, and the shadow of night creep into the caldera
below. You’ll enjoy a delicious dinner by starlight.
7. Day: Ngorongoro Crater
to Lake Eyasi
You’ll
be up early in a world etched in the pink and apricot rays of an African dawn
because early mornings are the best time to spot the animals – especially the
Big Five. But don’t worry; you’ll have a filling, healthy breakfast before you
set off! The volcanic landscape is rich and fertile and attracts thousands of
grazing animals – and their predators. The high walls of the crater form a
protective shelter for many animals and prevent migration, so the diversity is
dizzying and you’ll spot zebra, wildebeest and cackling hyenas, amongst others.
After a busy morning you’ll enjoy a leisurely picnic lunch near a pond full of
hippos and then gaze on the sites at Soda Lake: the flocks of graceful
flamingos as well as stork, ibis, and crane. Circling in the indigo blue sky
are vultures and hawks eagerly in search of a discarded carcases. In the
afternoon you’ll set off for Lake Eyasi, in time for a peaceful sunset walk at
the lakeshore before a well-deserved rest at the Lake Eyasi campsite.
8. Day: Lake Eyasi to Mto
wa Mbu
Lake
Eyasi is a special place; it’s the home of one of the world’s last tribe of
hunter- gatherers. The Hadzabe bushpeople grow no food, raise no livestock, and
live without rules or calendars. They live a hunter-gatherer existence that is
little changed in 10,000 years. You’ll be able to watch the Hadzabe traditional
methods of survival, including how they hunt; and you can be sure nothing is
hunted that is not used in its entirety. The Hadzabe way respects the land and
all of its inhabitants and you’ll find a beauty and peace in their way of life.
After lunch you’ll journey to Mto wa Mbu, which is very close to the gate of
our next national park, the Lake Manyara National Park. You’ll spend the
evening reflecting on your adventures so far, and relaxing with a drink as you
listen to the calls of the evening.
9. Day: Lake Manyara
National Park To Moshi
Another
early start – fuelled by a decent breakfast – to spot the wildlife as they are
starting their day. Lake Manyara National Park nestles at the foot of the Great
Rift Valley escarpment, and is a patchwork of diverse landscapes: the shrubby
expanse of the golden savannah, the narrow shores teeming with wildlife and the
still waters of Lake Manyara itself. This park is famous for elephant and for
its tribes of baboons, who swoop and call to each other and never seem to stop
for breath. It’s also home to the legendary tree-climbing lions as well as
powerful water buffalo, the majestic African elephant, and giraffe, impala and
hippo. With over four hundred species of dazzling birds, some of which are
migratory, it’s a birdwatcher's paradise. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the
heart of the park, to the calls of the birds and the buzzing of insects while
the sun turns everything to gold. After more wildlife spotting, you’ll say
goodbye to the Lake and drive through Maasai bomas, baobab forest and rolling
savannah plains en route to Moshi, where your safari adventure will end. If
you’re too stunned by the beauty of what you have witnessed to move, we’ll be
happy to take you to the airport or Arusha.
Safari Package Includes
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Camping & park fees
- Tent & mattress
- Professional English speaking safari guide & chef
- 8 breakfasts; 9 lunches; 8 dinners
- 1,5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee with meals
Not Included
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Accommodation & meals in Moshi
- Personal items
- Sleeping bag
- Tips for safari guide & chef
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities (Hot Air Ballooning in Serengeti & Maasai Village)
For more information
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