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Watch nature’s own theatrical play in front of you as you enjoy your luxury holiday in Ngorongoro and Serengeti! Sight the Big Five of Africa, lion, cheetah, African elephant, African buffalo and rhinoceros on your safari drives, and end your journey in the seaside resort of Zanzibar. This trip truly redefines wildlife experience!
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- Enjoy the view of endless horizon of Ngorongoro Crater
- Spot amazing wildlife in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Witness evolution at Olduvai Gorge – Cradle of mankind
- Game Drives in Serengeti – UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Relax in luxurious seaside town of Zanzibar
- Get your adrenaline pumping – try water sports in Zanzibar
Day 1 - Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
You will be received at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) by our representative and transferred to Arusha.
Arusha is a city in northern Tanzania and is located just beneath the towering Mount Meru. On reaching Arusha, you check-in at the Arusha Coffee Lodge. It is conveniently located and is a perfect mix of comfort and luxury.
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
- Distance/Drive Time:60kms/45 min
After breakfast you leave for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The central feature of this conservation area is the Ngorongoro crater which was formed by a volcanic eruption in the prehistoric times and is now a vast expanse of land and a habitat for wildlife. The crater houses two lakes, Ndutu and Masek, which are an integral water source for the animals in this area. The large mammals found here are the Black Rhino, Hippopotamus, Wildebeest, Elephant, Lion and Buffalo.
The region is also culturally and historically important as it is the home of the Maasai tribe. The government allows only the people of this tribe to reside in the conservation area. Recent excavations in the reserve have brought forth evidence of hominid remains, which are over 1.8 million years old. These remains are an important link in the human evolutionary process. The vastness of the Ngorongoro Crater and its thriving wildlife will leave you amazed!
After lunch at the lodge you could do an optional crater rim walk or relax at the lodge.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- Distance|Time:150 kms/3 hrs
Today after breakfast you drive to the floor of the crater for a full day game drive with packed lunch and return to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
You leave in the morning for the famous Serengeti National Park. It is a scenic drive to the National Park which takes you via the Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s archaeological findings. Louis and Mary Leakey were British archaeologists who spent a lot of time excavating the Olduvai region and in fact uncovered the tools of ancient hominids.
You reach Serengeti National Park by lunch time and after finishing with lunch you can go on an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti National Park is 14,763 square kilometers, and is Tanzania's oldest national park. It is renowned for the annual migration of over one and a half million White-bearded Wildebeests, three hundred thousand Thomson's Gazelles and over two hundred thousand Zebras.
The park is well known for its healthy stock of wildlife, particularly the 'Big Five', which are - the Lion, African Leopard, African Elephant, Black Rhinoceros and African Buffalo. Due to the biodiversity and ecological significance of the area, the park has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Drive around the beautiful park and watch the sun set over the acacia trees, and return to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Serengeti Soroi lodge
- Distance/Time: 200kms/4hrs
You spend the next two days at the Serengeti National Park. You have the option of going on a full day game drive or can return to the lodge for lunch! Photographers have a great opportunity to shoot pictures of animals and the landscapes are breathtaking!
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Serengeti Soroi lodge
After breakfast you proceed to the Seronera airstrip, for your flight to Zanzibar. You are scheduled to arrive in Zanzibar at about 2 in the afternoon. On arrival you are transferred to your hotel in a sea front suite.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Essque Hotel
You will have two full days to relax and unwind at the coastal destination of Tanzania with various options of indulging yourself in the hydrotherapy treatment at the Spa or you can try your hand at kite surfing and other water sports.
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation: Essque Hotel
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Dar Es Salaam. In Dar Es Salaam you would be assisted to board your homebound flight.
- Meals: Breakfast
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What's Included
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide
- Airport transfers
- Domestic Airfare
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Park or reserve entry fees
- Game drives /activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Mineral water during Safari
- Taxes
What's Excluded
- International airfare
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
- Gratuities and Tips
- Visas and Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Optional activities (if any)
- Souvenirs
- All items of personal nature
- Any increase in taxes, fuel cost and emergency rescue costs
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