Tanzania

4 Day Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Lake Manyara Safari

Ngorongoro Crater

This 4 day / 3 night Tanzanian safari explores the world renowned north east corner of Tanzania. This area boasts the Serengeti Game Reserve, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. Although a short safari itinerary, it does cover some good distance offers very contrasting areas. The safari departs from and returns to Arusha.

Day 1 - Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

The tour starts with lunch in Arusha town at 1230hrs. 1400hrs, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Ngorongoro.

Day 2 - Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Serengeti Serena Room Interior

Today you will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a half day crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge, for a well deserved rest after and intense day on this African tour.

Day 3 - On safari in the Serengeti

Enjoy a morning game viewing in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. Return to your lodge for lunch, before departing to Lake Manyara.  Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 4 - Serengeti to Lake Manyara and onto Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will depart for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos and other varieties of birdlife. Mid morning, drive back to Arusha. Lunch at a restaurant in Arusha town.

Safari Pricing for 2012 (quoted pp in USD)

* Prices are quoted ‘per person sharing’, based on the number of guests you book.
* Prices based on using Ngorongoro Serena,  Serengeti Serena and Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

Jan - Feb / 26 May - 31 Oct / 22 - 31 Dec 2012
1 PAX     2382
2 PAX     1755
3 PAX     1545
4 PAX     1441
5 PAX     1378
6 PAX     1336
7 PAX     1306
Single Room Supplement 176

Mar / 01 Nov - 21 Dec 2012
1 PAX     2080
2 PAX     1452
3 PAX     1243
4 PAX     1138
5 PAX     1075
6 PAX     1033
7 PAX     1003
Single Room Supplement 118

Apr - 25 May 2012
1 PAX     1878
2 PAX     1251
3 PAX     1041
4 PAX     937
5 PAX     874
6 PAX     832
7 PAX     802
single Room Supplement 0

Price Includes
Accommodation and meals as stipulated on each itinerary
Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide or naturalist guide
Game drives or sightseeing depending on the itinerary – where indicated
Park or reserve entry fees – where applicable
Olduvai museum visit – where applicable

Price Excludes
Airport or border transfers – unless stated otherwise on the itinerary
Visas (currently US$ 50 per person)
Gratuities
Inoculations and personal insurance
Any internal flights and departure taxes (with Tanzania)
International flights and departure taxes
Optional activities and excursions
Items of personal nature such as beverages, telephone, postage etc..
Holiday (Christmas, Easter) and other seasonal surcharges