5-day: Africa Natural Safari
AFRICA NATURAL SAFARI (The best tour company in Tanzania)
Specialized in:
Wildlife safaris, Cultural tourism, Beach holidays and
Mountain climbing
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5-day
On
this 5-day camping safari, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, the
Ngorongoro Conservation Area and a large section of the Serengeti National
Park. The sight of one hundred thousand wildebeests and zebras crossing the
grassland savannah is something to behold and is surely one of Africa’s natural
wonders. However, no matter what time of year you decide to visit, the wildlife
watching is superb.
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara
National Park
In
the morning, we will collect you from your hotel and drive you to the Lake
Manyara National Park. The park is situated between the Rift Valley Escarpment
and the dusty Masai Steppe. On the western side is a forest and the alkaline
Manyara Lake,
which
covers the largest area of the park. The park was established in 1960 to give
the elephants, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes and gazelles a protected habitat.
The Lake Manyara National Park is also home to the tree-climbing lions – tree
climbing is a trait in
Tanzania
not normally found amongst big cats and it is quite a sight to see. Upon
entering the park, your driver will open the vehicle roof and you can start
observing the wildlife. Late in the afternoon, you will leave the park and camp
at a nearby campsite. Lunch; Dinner
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park –
Serengeti National Park
After
breakfast, the safari tour makes its way to the fertile crater highlands where
the Iraqw people grow wheat, corn and coffee. At midday, you will reach the
plains of the Serengeti National Park. This national park is the second largest
park in Africa (largest in Tanzania) and is about the same size as Hawaii. The
southern part is dominated by grassland and is therefore good hunting ground
for cheetahs, while to the North and West a hillier tree savannah landscape
dominates. The Serengeti is famous for the Tanzania migration of up to one
million wildebeests and two hundred thousand zebras. This migration is known as
the “Great Migration” and each year, this natural spectacle is guaranteed. This
impressive migration sets the Serengeti aside as a unique place to watch and
observe wildlife. You will camp for the night at a campsite in the Seronera
region (central Serengeti). Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
The
whole day is devoted to observe the wildlife in the Serengeti National Park.
The areas that you will visit depend upon the location of the herds. Generally,
the herds of wildebeests and zebras tend to be found moving from the hills in
the North to the plains in the South during the short rain season of October to
November. They return slowly during the longer rain season in April, May and
June. The fluctuation in annual rainfall can affect the animal’s location from year
to year; however, your guide will know the exact location of the animals and
the best vantage spots.
A
stop at the Visitor Centre of the Serengeti National Park is also possible but
only with advanced notification (best at the time of booking). A staff member
from the Frankfurter Zoologischen Gesellschaft (Frankfurt zoological society)
will meet you at the centre and tell you about their work in the Serengeti,
their current researches, what it entails and the reason behind it. You will
camp the night at a campsite in the Seronera region. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park –
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After
breakfast, you will continue your tour through the Serengeti National Park. In
the Seronera Valley, you can observe wildebeests and zebras as well as lions
and other big cats such as leopards and cheetahs. After lunch at a picnic place,
you will slowly drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro Crater. On the way,
you will pass the Oldupai Gorge that became world known due to the
archaeological work of the English research couple Leaky. In the sixties, they
found the oldest remains of prehistoric man here and in a small museum nearby
their work is documented (a visit is optional). As soon as the crater’s edge is
reached, you will have a superb view into the caldera. Your campsite for the
night will be on the crater’s rim and you will be able to enjoy this once in a
lifetime view as the sun sets. Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
– Arusha
After
an early breakfast at daybreak, you will drive down into the crater. The
Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and fascinates
with unbelievable wildlife diversity. On the grass steppe and in the acacia
tree woods, you will find almost all species that are found in the East African
savannah; with the exception of topis, Masai giraffes and impalas. Quite often,
you can observe the “Big Five” (lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinoceros and
leopards) within a couple of hours. After an extensive wildlife tour and a
picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon and drive back to
Arusha. Breakfast; Lunch
Items included:
•
Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
•
Professional, English speaking guide and safari cook
•
Meals according to travel plan
•
Mineral water (3 litre per day / person)
•
Overnight stays in tents
•
Tents, mattresses & camping equipment
•
All national park fees
Items not included:
•
Sleeping bag
•
Alcoholic and soft drinks
•
Visa fees
•
Tips
•
Personal spending monies for souvenirs etc.
For
more information visit www.africanaturaltours.com
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