5 days Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari

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5 days Tanzania Luxury Lodge Safari

Day 1 Nairobi – Lake Manyara
Arrive at the Namanga border town at 10.00 hrs. After immigration formalities, drive to Arusha for lunch and to also start your 5 days luxury safari of northern circuit Tanzania. The afternoon is spent game viewing at Lake Manyara National Park which is famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Lake Manyara contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty. Dinner and overnight is at the Hotel which is sited on top of the Rift valley with spectacular views over the lake.

Day 2 Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, taking picnic lunch with you, descend 2000 ft (670m) into the crater floor in four drive land rovers with pop-up roofs. Full day crater tour with break for lunch at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. The main crater has a diameter of 165 km and contains a constant animal population of varied species, including Black manned lions, Rhinos, Buffaloes, Elephants and other Grazing animals. An early evening ascent to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 Ngorongoro– Serengeti
07:30 hrs: Leave Ngorongoro after breakfast for Olduvai Gorge. Lunch is taken at the Olduvai Gorge Museum. After lunch, visit various sites of the Gorge to see where the remains of prehistoric man were discovered by the famous archeologist Dr. L.S.B. Leaky and an old Masai home on the way. Proceed to Serengeti plains past Seronera and on to Serengeti Serena Lodge, with afternoon game viewing. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 4 Serengeti
Leave Serengeti Serena Lodge for Kirawira Luxury Camp one one stay at this exclusive camp. Game viewing in the Western corridor of the Serengeti Game Sanctuary to locate leopards and numerous plains games as well as Cheetah and other species common here. Proceed for an overnight stay at the lodge.

Day 5 Serengeti – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart for the airstrip for a morning flight to Arusha where the mid morning is spent shopping for makonde carvings and other souvenirs. Lunch at an Arusha hotel. Leisurely drive to Nairobi via Namanga border town, arriving in the evening to end your luxury safari.

What's included

  • Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
  • Airport pick up and drop off.
  • All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
  • Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
  • Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
  • A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
  • Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books, beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
  • Bottled mineral water during game drives.
  • Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
  • All government taxes, levies, and fees
  • Pick up and drop off transfers

What's not included

  • Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
  • Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
  • Laundry services
  • Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary