Tanzania Wildlife Breakaway

Duration: 7 Days | 6 Nights
Start & End: Arusha, Tanzania
Country visited: Tanzania
Tour type: Small group lodge safari
Group Size: Min. 4* / Max. 12 - *Guaranteed departures with no minimum pax available
Vehicle: 2x4 vehicle for transfers
Meals: 6 x Breakfast, 6 x Lunch, 6 x Dinner

The Tanzania Wildlife Breakaway lodge safari lets you explore the best game areas in Tanzania where the wildlife sightings are plentiful. You will visit the world-famous Serengeti, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and many more. Enjoy the Tanzania wildlife during the day and spend your nights in comfortable East African safari lodges.

Highlights:
Lake Manyara National Park: Known for the elusive tree climbing lions
Tarangire National Park: Forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra
Serengeti National Park: The Serengeti is characterized by open plains of grassland, packed with animals
Arusha: City in northern Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater: Boasts all of the ‘Big 5’
The Seronera River: The lifeblood of the Serengeti

Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania
You will be collected from the airport and transferred to your Boutique hotel in the heart of Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will have an opportunity to explore the lodge grounds, go for a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional activities available.

Distance: 50 km
Accommodation: African Tulip Hotel or similar
Dinner: At African Tulip Hotel or similar
Driving time: 1 hour

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Manyara
Your safari begins after breakfast this morning. Our first stop is Arusha town, for any last-minute purchases before we head off on an exciting safari experience! We will be in Tarangire National Park for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of the annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra.

Distance: 250 km
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At African Tulip Hotel or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch
Dinner: At Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Driving time: 4-5 hours

Day 3: Manyara National Park, Tanzania
We head towards Lake Manyara National Park for an early morning game drive. The spectacular national park is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. Manyara NP is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions.

Distance: 120 km
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: Picnic Lunch from Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Driving time: 3-4 hours

Day 4: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
After breakfast we drive up the Rift Valley escarpment towards the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges.

Distance: 400 km (including the Crater)
Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Driving time: 6-7 hours

Day 5: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard.

Accommodation: Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar

Day 6: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyar
Today we retrace our steps with a morning game drive through the Serengeti followed by Picnic Lunch, before we continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route we visit Olduvai Gorge.

Distance: 200 km
Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Breakfast: At Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Lunch: Picnic lunch from Kisura Serengeti Camp or similar
Dinner: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Driving time: 5-6 hours

Day 7: Lake Manyara – Arusha
After breakfast we explore the colourful town of Mto-wa-Mbu for some last minute pictures and curio shopping. Afterwards we head to Arusha where the tour will end. We hope to welcome you again on one of our African adventures!

Distance: 250 km
Breakfast: At Karatu Simba Lodge or similar
Driving time: 3-4 hours

Tour Price
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Inclusions:
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
• All transport in fully kitted vehicle
• Game drives and activities as mentioned in the itinerary
• Experienced local guide
• Park entrance fees

Exclusions:
• Flights
• Pre and post tour accommodation
• Optional activities
• All drinks
• Personal expenses such as telephone calls, curios and tips
• Travel insurance and visas

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