8 Day Safari and Fly Back Serengeti Safari

Arusha to Tarangire National Park:
After a good night's sleep, today is the ‘day of the elephants.' Tarangire is an hour's drive from the lodge and presents quite a different landscape to Lake Manyara. The hilly savannah together with the Tarangire River makes this the favourite park for large herds of elephants. During the dry season (June – October) the Tarangire River is the only source of water available, making it a popular spot not just for the elephants but a variety of small hoofed animals and an abundance of birdlife. Lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, and monkeys all roam the park, waiting for the ‘perfect picture’ opportunity!

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit:
June to October (Animals come to the river)
High Season
June to October (The park is full of tourists)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

Elephant
Abundant

Giraffe
Common

Lion
Common

Buffalo
Common

Zebra
Abundant

Wildebeest
Abundant
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Accommodation:
Mid-range Hotel/Lodge located in Karatu

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the Natural Wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20sq km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhinos. Throw hyenas, zebras, buffalos and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you will go to the lodge in Karatu, for a well-deserved night’s sleep.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit
June to September (General wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater:

Black Rhino
Common

Lion
Common

Cheetah
Common

Zebra
Abundant

Wildebeest
Abundant

Hyena
Abundant

Accommodation:
Mid-range lodge located Around Karatu
View from Comfort Accommodation

Road Trip to Lake Natron
This day brings you a road trip through northern Tanzania with the destination of Lake Natron. You will depart from Africa Safari Karatu after breakfast. The drive can take up to 4 hours and it’s the perfect way to see different sides of Tanzania’s ever-changing landscapes. As you pass the Rift Valley and drive further toward Lake Natron, you will notice the lush green vegetation slowly exchanging for dry, arid, and dusty landscapes. The occasional Maasai villages passed en route become dots in the distant scenery. The further north you reach, the more remains of old volcanoes rise around you. Among them is Ol Doinyo Lengai, meaning ‘Mountain of God’ in the Maasai dialect. This volcano is one of the few that are still active. When you eventually reach Lake Natron, you might perhaps catch its smoke disappearing in the sky. The night is spent in a comfortable bed at Africa Safari Lake Natron.

Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Mid-range tented camp located in or near Lake Natron

Serengeti National Park
This morning, put on your walking shoes as a Maasai tribesman guides you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron in search of the lesser flamingo. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa and during the breeding season, Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million flamingos. The majority of egg-laying and hatching takes place from September to April although the peak occurs between October and (early) December. The long-legged waterfowl may flourish here, but to most other living creatures including small birds, these conditions make survival extremely challenging. However, lake flats do provide a variety of habitats for birds that flourish in the alkali oasis. Around midday, you will depart on a road trip west for an overnight stop in Africa Safari Maasai Boma, where you will have an insight into traditional Maasai life. You will finish this day with an afternoon game drive in Pololeti Game Reserve.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit
June to February (Areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP

Elephant
Common

Giraffe
Common

Lion
Common

Cheetah
Common

Zebra
Abundant

Wildebeest
Abundant

Accommodation:
Mid-range Tented Camp located just within Serengeti.

Transfer to Seronera Airstrip
After a good night’s sleep, this morning is departure time. After the last game drive, your vehicle will be taking you to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Arusha Airport. After boarding the aircraft, your trip nears the end, but you can still peer out over the wings of the plane and enjoy the magnificent views while flying over Serengeti National Park and admire the changing scenery of the Great Rift Valley. You will land at Arusha Airport with a camera full of pictures to share with friends and family, and look back on the amazing memories created by your African endeavour!

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.