6 Days Best Tanzania Camping Safari
This Tour visit Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater only as great safari in Tanzania. Lake Manyara Nationa Park covers some 330 sq. km, of which about 230 sq. km. is the lake. Along its western boundaries is the Rift Valley’s western wall. The park is famous for its bird life – almost 400 different species, large elephant population, and the tree climbing lions. There is also a large variety of tree species in the park.
Ngorongoro Crater – a photographer’s paradise. The largest intact crater in the world, covering some 265 sq. km. from the rim to the crater floor, is a drop of 600 metres. An abundance of wild game including elephants, rhino, cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, cats, jackals, bushbucks, eland, waterbuck, wildebeest, antelope, and a large variety of birds. A sight you will always remember.
DAY 1: Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park
The drive from Moshi to Lake Manyara National Park takes about 4 hours. In Manyara, after having a picnic lunch, you start the late afternoon game drive, which is also the best time to view animals in this park. When you approach it from the East Rift Valley escarpment looms on the horizon, forming an impressive backdrop to the lake. In the tall trees of the ground water forest, monkeys leap from branch to branch, and on the escarpment, elephants stand in the shade. Other animals frequently seen are zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and others. Overnight at campsites, full board.
DAY 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes about 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai George is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has the amazing landscape that resulted from the tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Then, in the late evening, the game drives to Serengeti and overnight at the camp, full board.
DAY 3/4: Serengeti National Park Game Viewing
After breakfast, venture into the corners of the wilderness Serengeti for a full day game viewing in the park. Picnic lunch beside you, and take your leisure while exploring the only truly world heritage site, where the largest concentration of plain game on earth still exists! In the late evening back to the camp for rest, dinner, and overnight.
DAY 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, morning game drives at Serengeti National Park, and then later afternoon drive to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has the amazing landscape that resulted from the tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Then drive to Simba campsites for overnight full board.
DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Moshi or Arusha Town
After breakfast, drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater for half-day game drives. This is undoubtedly the best place to see black rhino in Tanzania as well as the prides of lion that includes the magnificent black mined males. There are lots of colourful flamingos and a variety of water birds. Other game-leopard, cheetah, hyena, and lots of other members of the antelope family and small mammals of sorts can also be seen here. In the late afternoon, drive back to Moshi and the Maridadi Hotel or directly to the airport in time for your departure.
Safari Price Packages
| SAFARI TO THE GAME PARKS | |||||
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| 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX + | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT |
| LUXURY LODGES | $1050 | $650 | $580 | $480 | $100 |
| MID RANGE LODGES (eg, Wildlife lodge/Rhino) / MIDRANGE TENTED CAMP (eg, Pembeni, Embalakai/Katikati) | $650 | $550 | $450 | $380 | $75 |
| BASIC CAMPING | $600 | $350 | $270 | $250 | $75 |
NB: Joining safari $250 per person per day
Inclusions
- Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4×4 vehicles with viewing roof
- Lodge/camping accommodation
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Camping equipment, if necessary, eg, Tent, sleeping bag, and mattress
- National Park gate fees
- All Park expenses. (including VAT)
- Bottled mineral water 1.5Ltr per person per day
Exclusions
- Optional activities
- Alcohol and soft drinks
- Tips for the driver/guide (recommended: $35 per day)
Example of Luxury Lodges/Tented
Serena Lodges, Sopa Lodges, Kilimamoja Tented Lodge, Kubukubu Tented, Ang’ata, etc.
Example of medium lodges/Tented.
Wildlife Lodges, Katikati Tented, Pembeni Tented, Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, Farm of Dream Lodge, Marera view Lodge, etc
NB: More luxurious lodges or tents ask for prices. Eg. Kirawira tented, Four seasons extra.