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DAY 1: MWANZA - SERENGETI

Depart Mwanza Early in the morning to Serengeti National park, a 2 hour drive to Ndabaka entrance gate. Check in permits. With pop up roof start the game drive at the entrance towards Gurumeti River which supports lush riverside forest, view the giant Nile crocodile prey upon thirsty animals and the snorting hippos after their night feeding. Move further to some other parts of the western corridor which provides the constant food supply for the resident species all year round. POLEPOLE drive to the Seronera the center of Serengeti National park, Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Camping site.

DAY 2: SERENGETI - FULL DAY

Depart the Lodge/Camping site early in the morning after breakfast with packed lunch to Seronera river circuit, as the is well known. The route offers great chances of spotting the leopard resting up in the tree branches during day time. Large prides of lions reside here, it is the river’s waters sustain the residents and species with drinking water and grazing land all year round. Stop for lunch at a convenient picnic site. Continue with game drive to various parts of the area. Drive to the Lodge/Camping site late in the evening for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3: SERENGETI - NGORONGORO

Depart the camp early in the morning after breakfast with packed lunch for Ngorongoro, Game drive en- route at the Southern plains (Naabi plain, Gol Kopjes and Ndutu due to Migration location). Exit at Naabi hill gate and check in Ngorongoro conservation area. Experience the vast plains of southern Serengeti, from which the name was derived, which was "Siringet”, a Masai name for ‘End less plains’. Visit Masai village, experience the bare foot dance and prehistoric life style which can't be found anywhere else in the world. Proceed to a camp situated at the rim of the crater and enjoy the view of the crater from the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Camping site.

DAY 4: NGORONGORO – FULL DAY

Early morning after breakfast pick up you packed lunch, depart Lodge/Camping site to the crater. Descend the crater floor 610m deep from the rim’s 265sqkm area of the crater bottom. Full day game drive in the crater expecting the view of the black Rhinos, lions heard of zebras, old elephant bulls and many other species found in the paradise life at the caldera. Ascend the crater at the time permitted to drive to the Lodge/Camping site for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5: NGORONGORO – LAKE MANYARA

Leave Lodge/Camping site early in the morning after breakfast with packed lunch to Lake Manyara National park, check in permits. With the pop up roof start the game drive at the entrance, Game dive in the park and experience lush rain forest, the snorting hippos at the Hippo Pool and move further to some other parts of the park. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge/Camping site.

DAY 6: LAKE MANYARA – ARUSHA

Depart Lodge/Camping site after breakfast and drive to Arusha via Mto-wa-mbu, translated as, "Mosquito River”. Curio shopping on the way. Visit the snake park at Meserani, experience the different African snakes and then contibue to Marangu, the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and have a view of the mountain’s snow cap at the view point. Check in the hotel late in the afternoon for Dinner and overnight.

INCLUDES:
  • 4 x 4 safari vehicle.
  • Game drives / Game viewing / Crater tour as indicated above.
  • Experienced, English speaking / driver guide. Fuel.
  • Park entrance fees for the vehicle, driver and yourselves.
  • Accommodation with en-suite shower / toilet on full board basis.
  • Meals as indicated above.
  • Bottled water in vehicle while on safari.
EXCLUDES:
  • Telephone/fax.
  • Beverages including bottled water.
  • Tips / gratuities for driver / hotel staff.
  • Any extras that are not mentioned above.
  • Items of personal nature i.e. laundry, souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance including damage or loss of luggage / personal injury.
  • Extra cost incurred if change in date, reduction in number of persons or deviation from above itinerary.