Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
The vast and spectacular Serengeti is the epitome of most people's vision of wild Africa; its endless rolling plains perfectly define the meaning of its name in the Maasai language - Seregenget or Siringitu means the place where the land moves on forever.
Seronera is one of the most important spots of Serengeti National Park, where you can witness an actual kill in the flesh. This area is in the heart of the Serengeti, where all game drives, balloon safaris, and catching planes take place. Seronera Wildlife Lodge is located on the migratory route, and it provides front-seat viewing of this extraordinary natural phenomenon.
Seronera Wildlife Lodge is artfully constructed around a rocky outcrop from glass and wood elements, perfectly blending into its surrounding; next to the lodge, several waterholes attract, day and night, the most amazing animals, providing a unique opportunity for a close encounter with the Big Five. Seronera Lodge is only 5 minutes from the departing point of the hot air balloon safaris, which offer a thrilling bird's-eye wildlife perspective of the vast plains of The Serengeti.
From its privileged location, the Seronera's 75 rooms afford stunning views of over a million wildebeest as they migrate from Kenya to Lake Victoria to escape the drought.
DAY 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport – Snow Crest Hotel
Distance: 55 km / Drive time: 1 hour
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet and greet by driver guide who will transfer you to the Snow Crest Hotel in Arusha.
Overnight at the Snow Crest Hotel on Bed & Breakfast
Snow Crest Hotel
Snow Crest Hotel is located along the Arusha – Moshi Highway at Kwangulelo Area in Arusha, Tanzania. The Hotel is approximately 10 minutes (7Km) drive from the Arusha City and 30 minutes (45Km) from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
The Hotel has a splendid view of lush banana plantations that blends with a whispering breeze to create a stillness of utter relaxation.
Its locality makes it a Gate – way centre to the famous Tanzania National Parks on this northern circuit.
DAY 2
Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park
Distance: 130 km / Drive time: 2 ½ hours
After breakfast, at 09:00hrs drive to Lake Manyara Hotel for hot lunch thereafter at 14:00hrs depart for afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, arrive at the lodge for evening at leisure and dinner
Dinner & Overnight at Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge on Full Board
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
Discover one of Tanzania's best kept secrets. Lake Manyara, a small breathtaking National Park with an immense natural richness - home of over 380 bird species, including the thousands of flamingos that tint the soda waters of the Lake pink and the famous tree-climbing lions, which for reasons unknown sleep in the branches of acacia trees.
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge is strategically located on the very edge of the vertiginous western escarpment of the Rift Valley, affording magnificent views down across the whole Lake.
Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge invites you to an unforgettable safari experience from its privileged location, unrivalled by any other, both for game viewing and scenery. Elegantly designed as a two-level ensemble of buildings, its authentic traditional African style decorations create a unique atmosphere that perfectly combines extreme tranquillity with the best of adventure-packed safari experiences. From its privileged position, the entire Lodges’ 100 guestrooms have stunning views across the tranquil and beautiful waters of the Lake.
The spectacular swimming pool, situated in a panoramic setting, is a privileged location to enjoy the invigorating fresh air and the breathtaking views of the Pink Lake.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara is situated on the base of the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. It derives its name from the Maasai word "Manyara" which is a plant known to us as Euphorbia tiraculli. This plant is used by the Maasai as a hedge to form a stockade for their cattle. As you approach the village Mto wa Mbu (pronounced mtowamboe) from Arusha, the rift wall provides spectacular viewing. Whilst driving up the rift wall, Lake Manyara appears behind you. The view is breathtaking, as you take in this massive lake with it's silver shimmer and surrounding vegetation.
Like most Rift Valley lakes, the water is alkaline. This attracts vast flocks of flamingos, which form pink foam against a silver background of water. There are numerous water birds in the area, including pelicans that waddle around next to short grasses on the shore of the lake. The park is a bird lover 's haven with a variety of local species inhabiting the forest and bush. The best time to observe these birds is in the late afternoon and early morning. The park authorities have recently allowed for tourists to canoe along certain portions of the lake, enabling bird and animal watching to become another experience altogether.
DAY 3
Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Distance: 205 km / Drive time: 4 hours
After breakfast, at 09:00hrs depart for cultural village walk in Mto wa Mbu, at 10:00hrs proceed to Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge arrive on time at 11:30hrs for hot lunch thereafter, at 12:30hrs depart to Serengeti National Park for en route game drive, arrive at the lodge for evening at leisure and hot dinner
Dinner & Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge on Full Board
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
The vast and spectacular Serengeti is the epitome of most people's vision of wild Africa; its endless rolling plains perfectly define the meaning of its name in the Maasai language - Seregenget or Siringitu means the place where the land moves on forever.
Seronera is one of the most important spots of Serengeti National Park, where you can witness an actual kill in the flesh. This area is in the heart of the Serengeti, where all game drives, balloon safaris, and catching planes take place. Seronera Wildlife Lodge is located on the migratory route, and it provides front-seat viewing of this extraordinary natural phenomenon.
Seronera Wildlife Lodge is artfully constructed around a rocky outcrop from glass and wood elements, perfectly blending into its surrounding; next to the lodge, several waterholes attract, day and night, the most amazing animals, providing a unique opportunity for a close encounter with the Big Five. Seronera Lodge is only 5 minutes from the departing point of the hot air balloon safaris, which offer a thrilling bird's-eye wildlife perspective of the vast plains of The Serengeti.
From its privileged location, the Seronera's 75 rooms afford stunning views of over a million wildebeest as they migrate from Kenya to Lake Victoria to escape the drought.
DAY 4
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, at 11:30hrs return to the lodge for hot lunch thereafter at 14:00hrs depart for afternoon game drive, arrive at the lodge for evening at leisure and hot dinner
Dinner & Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge on Full Board
Serengeti National Park
You might have heard the name, or watched a documentary on National Geographic, but to experience it is an experience of a lifetime. The Serengeti National Park is one of the most incredible places on the planet. What you might have seen on television or read in a book cannot do justice to the actual experience. It is just out of this world. This is the largest of Tanzania's national parks, measuring 14,763 sq. km's. The park name is derived from a Maasai word meaning "endless plains" and houses the largest concentration of wildlife in the world.
The Serengeti is renowned for the huge concentrations of wildebeest and zebra. Approximately 1,500,000 wildebeest and 250,000 zebra migrate annually in a circular pattern between the Serengeti National Park's Western Corridor and Kenya's Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Contrary to belief, the migration of these animals is a continuous affair with stopover points along the way. These migration trends are dependent on the rains. Read more…
DAY 5
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, at 11:30hrs return to the lodge for hot lunch thereafter at 14:00hrs depart for afternoon game drive, arrive at the lodge for evening at leisure and hot dinner
Dinner & Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge on Full Board
DAY 6
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro
Distance: 145 km / Drive time: 3 hours
After breakfast, depart for a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, at 11:30hrs arrive at the lodge for hot lunch thereafter depart to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge, arrive at the lodge for evening at leisure and hot dinner
Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge on Full Board
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge is strategically perched on the rim of this 'Garden of Eden', affording unbelievable views plunging down over the crater floor, 7,500 feet above sea level.
The Lodge is elegantly built mainly from natural stone and local wood, harmoniously merging with its natural surroundings, and it is provided with panoramic windows that encompass superb views of the Crater’s great bowl.
From its privileged position, all the Lodge’s 80 rooms afford breathtaking uninterrupted views, and the open–air terrace of the Rhino Lounge Bar offers superb panoramic views of the whole Crater.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge invites you to an unforgettable safari experience from its privileged location, both for game viewing and scenery.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World…
A large caldera 600 meters deep, that hosts the most unique ecosystem on Earth, with 20,000 large grazing mammals and the largest concentration of predators on Earth playing a key role in the maintenance of the ecological balance. Read more…
DAY 7
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Snow Crest Hotel
Distance: 190 km / Drive time: 3 hours
After breakfast, at 06:30hrs depart for Ngorongoro crater tour, at 12:30hrs ascend and drive to the lodge for hot lunch thereafter at 14:00hrs drive back to Arusha
Dinner and Overnight at the Snow Crest Hotel on Half Board
DAY 8
Snow Crest Hotel – Kilimanjaro International Airport
Distance: 55 km / Drive time: 1 hour
After breakfast, Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Notes
Health requirements: • Yellow fever inoculations are compulsory. These can be obtained from any travel clinic.
• Malaria medication is recommended
Visas: All visitors to Zanzibar and Tanzania needs to have Visas. International clients outside of South Africa will need to contact the Tanzanian Consulate or ask one of our consultants for more information. Visas for South African passport holders can be obtained:
Upon arrival in Tanzania: This will cost you $50 and you only need to present your passport. You will not need to complete any forms or take any photographs.
From African Encounters: This will cost you $50 plus and additional R160 admin fee per application. We will require you to complete the visa application forms and supply us with two passport size photos per applicant.
Direct: Directly from the Tanzanian embassy at 822 George Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, Tel: (012) 342-4393.
We recommend that you obtain them when arriving in Tanzania, as this will save you time and money.
Includes
• International flights from Johannesburg - Nairobi - Kilimanjaro - Nairobi - Johannesburg.
• One bottle of mineral water per person per day during game drives
• Airport departure tax from SA
• Airport transfers in Tanzania.
• All Accommodation and Meals as per itinerary
• Park fees, Crater fees and Olduvai Fee
• English Driver guide
• Free African Encounters travel bag
Excludes
• Visas ($50 pp)
• Inoculations
• Travel Insurance
• Drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
• Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
• Laundry services
• Gratuities to the driver/guide and hotel staff
• Driver guide – $15 to $20 per vehicle per day
• Waiters at lodges - $1.00
• Porters - $1.00
• Room stewards - $1.00
• All expenses of personal nature
• Holiday Supplements (Easter, charismas and New Year)
• Extra airport transfer if not part of the same arrival.
General Policies & Disclaimers
• Cancellation policy as per agent’s agreement or as per our printed Price Guide if no fixed contract is in place. Please request any further information on this if required.
• We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
• Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
• In order to qualify for the low season rates, the tour must start and finish within the specified dates. If any safari starts in low season and ends in high season, we will pro rata the cost accordingly.
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