Explore Tanzania
A seven day safari to explore the Northern parks of Tanzania. You trip starts with the Ngorongoro Crater often described as the ‘eighth’ wonder of the world, a visit to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries, and to the endless plains of the Serengeti and ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Arusha, Tanzania; Tanzania
- Trip Length:
- 7 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
A seven day safari to explore the Northern parks of Tanzania. You trip starts with the Ngorongoro Crater often described as the ‘eighth’ wonder of the world, a visit to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries, and to the endless plains of the Serengeti and Tarangire with its high concentrations of elephants, contrasting vegetation, gently undulating hills, unrivalled birdlife and its beautiful baobab trees.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania.
Bus
This tour begins in Arusha town. You will be met by your safari guide who will transfer you to Impala Hotel for lunch.
Sightseeing
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to your lodge situated on the rim of the crater. The crater covers over 102 square miles (250 square kilometres) of land and is the home of the rare black rhino, prides of lion, elephants, cheetahs, great herds of buffalo, antelope, and wildebeest.
Hotel
Stay at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (L,D).
Day 2 - Tanzania
Ngorongoro.
Safari
Today you will descend 2000 feet (0ver 600 metres) to the floor of the crater for a full day crater tour with picnic lunch. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, and the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food.
Hotel
Stay at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. (B,L,D).
Day 3 - Tanzania
Serengeti.
Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains.
National Parks
Continue to Serengeti National Park to arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. This enormous park supports every variety of animal imaginable - from large predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah to the smaller herbivores they prey on. Afternoon game drive.
Hotel
Stay at Serengeti Sopa Lodge (B,L,D).
Day 4 - Tanzania
Serengeti.
Safari
Breakfast at your lodge. Morning and afternoon game drives. More than two million wildebeest, Thompson’s gazelles, and zebras gather during the migration, attracting a great deal of attention from their predators such as lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards.
Hotel
Stay at Serengeti Sopa Lodge (B,L,D).
Day 5 - Tanzania
Tarangire.
Safari
After breakfast traverse via Ngorongoro to Tarangire with a picnic lunch enroute. You will arrive at your lodge in time for dinner as you will do a game drive enroute to your lodge.
Hotel
Stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge (B,L,D).
Day 6 - Tanzania
Tarangire.
Safari
Breakfast at your lodge. It is the vast numbers of ancient baobab trees that first capture your eye. This park not only has big game but is also a focus for over 350 species of birds. Morning and afternoon game drives.
Hotel
Stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge (B,L,D).
Day 7 - Arusha
Bus
After breakfast drive to Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. End of services.
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