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Northern Tanzania Highlights – Classic

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A superb introduction to this beautiful country, taking in some of its most spectacular sights.

With two nights in the legendary Serengeti as well as game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks you will have the opportunity to view some of Africa’s most incredible wildlife and landscapes.

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Type: HotelLocation: Tanzania

Rooms: 40Type: Tented CampSpoken Languages: English, Spanish, SwahiliSpecial Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, NatureLocation: Tanzania

This is a unique opportunity to experience and explore the Tarangire and Manyara ecosystem.

Maramboi Tented Camp offers permanent camp facilities and endless vistas of rolling golden grasslands and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake. A visit to the area is essential for anyone interested in evolution and the origins of Mankind and an explanation of the Rift Valley and Africa’s big picture. It is a complete semi desert experience focusing on safari walks and game drives.

40 spacious tents built on ample wooden decks, among them there are 12 family rooms with 2 rooms interconnected, ideal for families with children. They all have en suite facilities and private veranda with 24 hours 220V electric lighting.

Rooms: 53Type: LodgeSpoken Languages: English, Spanish, SwahiliSpecial Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Flora, Hiking, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Tanzania

Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland.

Ngorongoro Farm House was inaugurated on February 20th 2003, and is offering 52 room cottages, 49 standard rooms and 3 suite rooms, all with ample space inside, built on the style of an old colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials and full of details of good taste, with the purpose of offering our clients an imaginary journey to the life of the days gone.

Rooms: 10Type: Tented CampSpoken Languages: English, SwahiliSpecial Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Tanzania

The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience. The camp is only a two hour scenic drive from Olduvai Gorge Museum and Grumeti River.

A cosy mess tent islocated in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.

Ten double tents and one family tent with en suite facilities.

There are several airstrips in the National Park that receive schedule flights from Arusha as well as charter flights.

Rooms: 53Type: LodgeSpoken Languages: English, Spanish, SwahiliSpecial Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Flora, Hiking, Nature, WildlifeLocation: Tanzania

Full Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha, stay at Rivertrees Country Inn

Destination: ArushaAccommodation: Rivertrees Country InnType: Hotel

Day 2

Depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park.

The name Tarangire is derived from the Tarangire River which provides permanent water for wildlife. In addition to a wide variety of mammals, over 300 species of birdlife have been recorded in this park.

Full day game drive with picnic lunch.

Destination: Lake Manyara National ParkAccommodation: Maramboi Tented LodgeType: Tented Camp

Day 3

Depart for Lake Manyara, driving via Makuyuni and Mto wa Mbu village.

Apart from its abundant bird life, Lake Manyara National Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions.

Full day game drive with picnic lunch.

Destination: KaratuAccommodation: Ngorongoro Farm HouseType: Lodge

Day 4

Depart for the Serengeti National Park, famed for its annual migration, when some six million hooves pound the open plains, as more than 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle join the wildebeest’s trek for fresh grazing.

Yet even when the migration is quiet, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game-viewing in Africa: great herds of buffalo, elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle.

Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowl the southeastern plains.

There is more to Serengeti than large mammals. There are over 500 species of birds, and your guide will also introduce you to the small five’. Enroute to Serengeti, you will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ndutu Plains. Transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Destination: Central SerengetiAccommodation: Kati Kati Tented CampType: Tented Camp

Day 5

Enjoy a full day safari with a picnic lunch in the Serengeti exploring the local ecosystem.

Destination: Central SerengetiAccommodation: Kati Kati Tented CampType: Tented Camp

Day 6

Depart for Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch for game drive.

The crater is 2000ft. deep, and considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor

Destination: KaratuAccommodation: Ngorongoro Farm HouseType: Lodge

Day 7

Depart for Arusha with an optional stop over at the Cultural Heritage center souvenir shop and art gallery.

On a clear day you will see Mt. Meru standing tall over the city of Arusha. Arrive at the Arusha Coffee Lodge where you will enjoy a meal in the lush green gardens.

After lunch you may have some time to visit Shanga, an uplifting local community social enterprise which employs people with disabilities to create unique handmade gifts.

Transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport.

Destination: ArushaAccommodation: Missing Point