6-Day Short Big 5 Lodge Safari

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha

Day 1Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our driver-guide will transfer you to Arusha City. Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha has a temperate and comfortable climate. The city is close to many of Tanzania’s greatest attractions and is a major international diplomatic hub. You will be given a briefing about your upcoming safari and your overnight stay will be at the Kibo Palace – BB basis. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) +22 Photos +21 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation area

Day 2Arusha – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation area Arusha – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation area After breakfast you will depart at 0800hrs with your naturalist guide for Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches from the base of the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment to its famous soda lake. It is truly one of the most beautiful places in Africa. As you enter the gate, the park is dramatically marked off by lush green vegetation consisting of tall trees emerging from the groundwater forest, which provides a home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. Further down, the forest opens up into woodland, grassland and swamps. Further down lies the soda lake itself, where over 350 species of birds, including the lively flamingo, pelican, sacred ibis, grebe and stork, can be viewed. This park is a bird watcher’s paradise! Manyara is also known for its numerous buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo, large variety of smaller animals, and of course: the very elusive tree-climbing lions, afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation. Dinner & Overnight at Lodge – Full board. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (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 RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional G

Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Day 3Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park After breakfast at the lodge, depart at 0800hrs and descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater. Here you will view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater is dotted with watering-holes, shelters and almost 30,000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will also find the ‘Big Five’: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and is surrounded by very steep walls rising 610m from the floor. It is considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world and is an amazing haven for wildlife throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Late afternoon proceed to Central Serengeti National Park. Dinner & Overnight Tented Camp or similar – Full Board basis. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different 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 ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Sound of Silence Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Cen

Serengeti National Park

Day 4Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park After breakfast enjoy full game drives through the Serengeti plains. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife here, including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Tented Camp or Similar – Full board basis. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Sound of Silence Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Day 5Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu After breakfast, with picnic lunches depart at 0730 hrs for the game viewing in Central Serengeti area Where the residence cats are available due to the Seronera river which provides water through out the year. Late afternoon proceed to Karatu area Dinner & Overnight at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge – Full board basis. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Karatu – Arusha – Departure

Day 6Karatu – Arusha – Departure Karatu – Arusha – Departure Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the Hotel Mid-morning you will be picked up and transferred to Mto wa Mbu village For a cultural visit with the local women. Learn about their farming and financing groups. You will have local lunch with them and taste the local African food. After lunch, drive back to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Mama Savana Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, conten