Lappet Faced Safaris - Arusha, Tanzania

Northern Tanzania is perhaps Africa’s greatest safari region, an untamed land where indelible scenes defy the eyes. It revels in diversity, each park providing a different ecosystem and an unforgettable cast of wildlife. Over six days you’ll visit four different parks, immersing yourself in a natural world that goes beyond anything you might have seen in documentaries. Elephants wander past ancient acacia trees in Tarangire, black rhinos plod through the savannah of Ngorongoro, and big cats stalk prey on the endless plains of the Serengeti. Every game drive is different, but it always combines classic, sought after scenes with personal moments and surprise. Everybody remembers the lion that lounged by your safari truck. But nobody else saw the cute interaction between two hippos beside the lake. These six days offer a complete safari package. It’s a thrilling adventure, but one that’s packed full of charm and serene moments.

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1: A Magical First Safari in Lake Manyara

Day 2: Travel Into the Serengeti

Day 3: Complete Immersion in the Serengeti

Day 4: Experience More Safari Action in the Serengeti

Day 5: Marveling at Ngorongoro Crater

Day 6: Discover The Beauty of Tarangire

INCLUDED

Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

EXCLUDED

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Most explorations of the Ngorongoro Crater occur over the course of a day or two, from the comfort of a safari vehicle. This tour however, provides unprecedented intimacy with this collapsed volcano as you embark on a week long hiking trip through the varied craters and plateaus that characterize this prehistoric landscape. Ancient village trails wander up escarpments, into valleys and past countless waterfalls, exposing guests to the quiet corners of the region that have sustained rural tribes for centuries.

Tanzania wildlife & Cultural Safari – 7days

Day 1: Arusha to Ngorongoro – Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater with a safari on route, before setting up camp in Nainokanoka Village

Day 2: Nainokanoka to Kamnana – Hike through the Embulimbuli Depression to the Kamnana Campsite

Day 3: Kamnana to Empakaai – Hike to the crater rim before descending to the floor

Day 4: Empakaai to Naiyobi – Hike around the crater rim and towards Naiyobi Village

Day 5: Naiyobi to Mwongoni – Hike into the highlands arriving at an authentic Masai Village

Day 6: Mwongoni to Ngaresero – Hike to the foot of Mount Lengai and spend the day relaxing beneath a waterfall

Day 7: Ngaresero to Arusha – Summit Mount Lengai in time for sunrise, and unwind on the alkaline shores of Lake Natron

INCLUDED

Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

EXCLUDED

International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Each with their own uniqueness; Ngorongoro is a “must see” destination and home to over 25,000 animals giving you the chance to see the Big Five. Tarangire is teeming with bird life and has the highest elephant population in the World. Lake Manyara boasts a huge colony of baboons and also tree climbing lions

DAY 1: Arusha to lake Manyara National Park
Early in the morning you will be met by your guide and vehicle and driven to Lake Manyara, arriving with plenty of time for an afternoon game-drive. Located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its large alkaline soda lake which is home to the pink flamingo, yellow-billed stork and heron.

DAY 2: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, you will drive to the fascinating wildlife arena of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a “must see” safari destination. Home to more than 25,000 large mammals – it is not unusual to see all of the ‘Big Five’ (buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion and leopard) in a single day. The crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is over 260km2 (100 miles2) and was formed when a massive volcano exploded and collapsed on itself 2 – 3 million years ago. It is now the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and often referred to as “Africa’s Eden”. Driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands, you will arrive at the crater rim and then descend down 610m (2000 feet) onto its’ floor to start your safari extravaganza.

DAY 3: Tarangire and Back to Arusha /Moshi
A must for avid birdwatchers, boasting over 550 different bird species, the most diverse in Africa, including the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the World! The Tarangire River runs through the park attracting a huge number of elephants, buffalo, giraffe and antelope, particularly in the dry season between June to October.Following a morning game-drive we will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha / Moshi.