7-Days Safari - Tanzania
- Places to visit: Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP
This 6-day Midrange safari allows us to experience the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit. We’ll experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse of landscapes; herds of buffalos, lions in trees, elephants among the acacias, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. We will also visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters for domestic flights, you will be met by a Williamson Adventures representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Your overnight stay will be at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha where the rhythm of nature pounds to the beat of an African drum, and where life is all about a revival of the senses.
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha
Experience the essence of Arusha with Gran Meliá. An oasis within Arusha set out on 18 acres of beautiful landscaped coffee and tea plantations. Pure tranquility with spectacular views of Mount Meru. Gran Melia Arusha offers a unique experience combining the most exciting once-in-a-lifetime safari destination with state-of-the-art conference facilities.
After Breakfast, you will begin your adventure with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its diverse wildlife and iconic baobab trees. As you enter the park, be prepared to be greeted by vast herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, and a myriad of antelope species. The day is spent exploring the park's picturesque landscapes, with a picnic lunch surrounded by nature's beauty. Your experienced guide provides insights into the animals' behaviours and the park's ecosystem. As the sun sets, you'll head to your accommodation for a relaxing evening and a chance to reflect on the day's wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Where the plains of northern Tanzania meet the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is a wonderful place to spend a safari day. Your highlights for the day might include getting up close and personal with the elephants that made this park famous, lots of baboons, as well as one of the few lion populations in Africa that spend much of their time in the trees. Between the forests at the foot of the escarpment and the lake that gives the park its name, enjoy rich birdlife and the chance to see predator ambush their prey.
After our afternoon game drives, it’s time to head to our next destination for overnight at Valley Lodge offers comfortable rooms situated throughout lush gardens. Take a dive and relax at the swimming pool.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous National Park in the World, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in the local language, "endless plains". The park has 6,900 sq. miles (18,000 sq. km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances. It is the home of the Great Migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and all kinds of antelopes. As for Big Cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous river crossings having been filmed in this park.
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
An incredible wildlife experience in the heart of one of the most beautiful national parks, Serengeti National Park, in Africa. The Meliá Serengeti Lodge member of Meliá Collection blends into its natural surroundings without relinquishing the services and facilities of a luxury hotel. Through the use of natural materials that develop a patina, dark colours and organic shapes, the resultant building should pay homage to the genius loci.
Full day in the Serengeti National Park. We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including the game drives and the wake-up time. For example, on this day, you could do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
Accommodation: Melia Serengeti Lodge
An incredible wildlife experience in the heart of one of the most beautiful national parks, Serengeti National Park, in Africa. The Meliá Serengeti Lodge member of Meliá Collection blends into its natural surroundings without relinquishing the services and facilities of a luxury hotel. Through the use of natural materials that develop a patina, dark colours and organic shapes, the resultant building should pay homage to the genius loci.
On this day we suggest a very early wake-up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After the game drive, we return to the camp for a rewarding brunch, and then we'll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th wonder of the Natural World. The crater spreads for 102 sq. miles and has 2.000 ft high walls, making it virtually Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the Black Rhino. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest, and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which, are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
Accommodation: Lions Paw
This luxury retreat offers quick access to the wildlife on the Crater floor. Tucked deep inside a magical forest on the misty precipice of an extinct volcano, it is one of the most delightful safari camps you’ll find anywhere and is our top lodging pick on the rim of the Crater.
Lion’s Paw effortlessly offers luxurious comfort, excellent service and elegance—the perfect combination for an African Safari.
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful Hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. We expect to be back in Arusha around 5 pm although we are flexible in case there is a flight to catch or another situation.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
