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NORTHERN
CIRCUIT SAFARI AND VISIT TO VILLAGES
LAKE MANYARA, SERENGETI, NGORONGORO
AND THE
MAASAI
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Duration:
7 Days/6 Nights
Transport: 4WD Landrover/ Landcruiser/ Minibus
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1: Your safari begins in Arusha at 9.00am accompanied by an
experienced driver/guide to Lake Manyara National Park. As you
approach the Park, the Rift Valley escarpment looms on the
eastern horizon forming an impressive backdrop to the lake.
Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment the
park is noted for its incredible beauty. The mosaic of the
Park's varying habitats is easily seen: the rift wall, the
ground water forest, acacia woodlands, open grassland, the lake
shore, swamp and the lake itself. The park is well known for its
tree-climbing lions, oftentimes resting up in the acacia trees.
During a game drive one is also likely to see zebra, elephants,
waterbuck, hippo, baboon, and a large variety of bird life. The
extraordinary birdlife has made this place world-renowned among
ornithologists, who come to observe the masses of pink flamingos
and birds of prey. The natural hotwater springs (maji moto) are
an additional attraction. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at the Lake
Manyara Serena lodge after a long day of travel and in
anticipation of your next day safari to the famed Serengeti.
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2-3:
Game drives through the seemingly endless Serengeti
plains, host to a dramatic annual migration of hundreds of
thousands of wildebeest and numerous other species of animals
indigenous to the area is a special experience. Another
interesting feature of the Serengeti are the "kopjes",
massive islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, which
provide shelter to a great variety of plants and animals,
including the cheetah. The next two days are spent exploring
these plains on morning and afternoon game drives. Accomodation
provided at the Serengeti Serena Lodge.
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4-5:
After breakfast you drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro
Conservation Area via the Oldupai (Olduvai) Gorge
with a history of mankind dating back 4 million years!!
Afterwards, a half day visit to the Maasai homes is worth the day
followed by a rest at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. The next
morning, a full game drive at the Ngorongoro Crater,
which is the largest unbroken caldera in the world with crater
floor of 20-24kms and one of the world's heritage sites. Your
day's safari through this unique conservation area provides
you with spectacular and memorable game viewing experiences. You
are likely to see the endangered Black Rhino, herds of
elephants, masses of pink flamingoes along the shores of Lake
Magadi (Alkaline).
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6:
After Breakfast we drive to the Maasai villages and
eat a Maasai meal!! Enjoy and learn the cultures of these famous
tribes. Later we take a trip back to
Arusha with a stop over at the Meserani Snake Park, 40
kms from Arusha. The park is well known by the different species
of snakes from all over Africa. Afterwards, if you wish, you can
pass at the curio shops for own shopping.
Why not
extend your stay and add to your safari:
Zanzibar Beaches: Spice Islands
Mount Kilimanjaro Climb
Check out
other Itineraries or
Personalize your Safari
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