7 Days Big Five and Flamingos of Lake Natron.
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- 7 Days Big Five and Flamingos of Lake Natron.
Tanzania, Northern Circuit.
- Arusha town,
- Lake Manyara NP,
- Ngorongoro Crater,
- Serengeti NP, and
- Lake Natron.
Duration
07 Days
Tour Type
Mid-range Tour.
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
The tour will take you to three wildlife areas in Tanzania with incredible game viewing and awesome landscape. Start with Manyara for its contrasting habitats and abundant birdlife and an opportunity to record a good number of raptors here before visiting the Ngorongoro conservation to look for the endangered black rhino. The Serengeti awaits with a wealth of big cats to be explored by land cruiser or floating on the air with hot air balloon, finish with a visit of the remote Natron the biggest breeding site of the lesser flamingos.
- Tour Highlights.
- Admire Lake Manyara diversity of habitat with over 400 species of birds
- Scan the plains of remote lake Natron, the biggest breeding site of lesser and greater Flamingos in Africa
- Gaze into the golden eyes of the magestic big cats Lions, Leopards and Cheetah in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- See animals and check the big five off your bucket-list
- Included & Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Mineral water
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Itinerary
7Days /6 Night
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Natron is the biggest breeding site of lesser flamingoes in East Africa, the area offers amazing sunrise and sunset over the rift valley walls. Today you can spend time recovering from your climb or enjoy some of the many activities in the area. These include visiting Lake Natron’s sparkling shores to see the millions of flamingos and visiting the local waterfalls.
- Location: Lake Natron.
- Accomodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
- Meal: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu.
This morning you depart early from Karatu and onwards to the Ngorongoro Crater – a wonderful haven for wildlife. Ngorongoro is unique in that almost all the wildlife live within the crater walls hence you have the opportunity to see the abundant wildlife of the crater, an amazing host of predators like lions, hyenas, and jackals. Enjoy a full day in this park including lunch by the hippo pool. Overnight Bougainville lodge.
- Location: Lake Manyara National Park.
- Accomodation: Bougainvillea lodge | Farm of Dreams.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Karatu - Serengeti National Park.
This morning you will head to the Serengeti. Serengeti is home to millions of wildebeests during the migration and over the huge flat plains, you are likely to find lions, cheetah, leopards, hyenas,s and many other small predators. All afternoon will be spent on a game drive before enjoying a sumptuous dinner under the star.
- Location: Ngorongoro Crater.
- Accomodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp | Serengeti Heritage
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park.
Today you have the full day to experience in the Serengeti. Break your day into morning and afternoon game drives or take a picnic lunch for a full day game viewing looking for big pride of lion which lord the plains, cheetah, and leopard other sightings may include elephant, warthog, impala, giraffe and kirks dik-dik and a host bird species.
- Location: Serengeti National Park.
- Accomodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp | Serengeti Heritage
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti NP - Lake Natron.
This morning you will commence your journey to Lake Natron with an en-route game drive. Arrive late afternoon and then after a couple of hours’ sleep, you have the option to climb the active volcano of Oldonyo-Lengai. Your climb will begin shortly before midnight to allow you to reach the top for sunrise. You need to be prepared for a challenging climb as it is very steep and covered in volcanic ash. From the top, the effort is rewarding with incredible views.
- Location: Lake Natron.
- Accomodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Lake Natron Fullday.
After breakfast drive to Seronera airstrip with a picnic lunch for your flight to Zanzibar (you might have to change flights at Arusha airport). In Zanzibar, you will be transferred to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Location: Lake Natron.
- Accomodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron.
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7: Lake Natron - Arusha.
This morning you will commence your drive back to Arusha for lunch overpassing some ragged villages and Maasai boys looking after their animals. In the late evening drive to the airport.
- Location: Arusha.
- Accomodation: No Accomodation.
- Meal: Breakfast and Lunch.
- Accomodation.
Day1-2: Bougainville lodge.
Tarangire Safari
Lodge
Location
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome
Accommodation
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, located a few minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate, offers comfortable accommodation, excellent food and friendly service at a reasonable price. Manager and executive chef Reggie Bayo has many years of experience and his food is legend on the northern safari circuit. Each comfortable room has a fireplace; family cottages and triples are available. There is a comfortable lounge and bar as well as a swimming pool and gift shop.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Laundry service
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
Day 1-2: Farm of Dreams.
Farm of Dreams
Lodge
Location
The Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater at the 1,400 feet above sea level; the Lodge sits in a garden of flowers and vegetables. The property offers spectacular sweeping views of the hills and close distant to the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park.
Accommodation
Farm of Dreams Lodge has 48 independent cottages with private balconies and en-suite bathrooms.
Each room is designed to give guests an unfiltered view of the lodge’s magnificent gardens. Additionally, the beds are adorned with soft, fine linen, while the bathrooms are stocked with fluffy and absorbent white towels, adding a romantic feeling of charm and intimacy to their vigilant decor.
All bedrooms also have mosquito netting and fans. For guests who have young children but are seeking some privacy, the Farm of Dreams lodge has 8 spacious interconnected rooms particularly designed for families and large groups travelling together.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Meeting rooms
- Concierge
- Mosquito net
- Wifi
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Laundry service
Day 3-4: Serengeti Tortilis Camp.
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp is a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Named after the distinctive Tortilis tree of the Serengeti, our tented camp combines comfort with the sense of wilderness, the sense of freedom, the sense of being ‘right there’, as you relax after the excitement of the day. We make your safari-camp experience truly unforgettable. Set in the heart of nature, our camp is designed to look after you while you tune in to the very heartbeat of Africa.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Private check-in / check-out
- Laundry service
Day 5-6: Africa Safari Lake Natron.
Africa Safari Lake Natron
Camps
Location
Africa Safari Lake Natron is a luxury safari lodge, located between the most important safari parks in northern Tanzania. It’s a perfect base for visiting the most important breeding site in the world for Lesser Flamingos or to discover the different salt and soda lakes.
Accommodation
We offer comfortable Safari Accommodations with en suite bathroom and king size bed. Or enjoy the ultimate Glamping experience in a Glamping Safari Accommodation with luxurious bathroom and spacious covered veranda.
We also offer a swimming pool, Bar / Restaurant, campfire and a Reception & Information Desk for all your questions, excursions or last-minute Safari trips.
Facilities & Services
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Wifi
- Pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
Day 3-4: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Heritage Camps and Lodges are a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp provides its guests with the most authentic Africa experience due to its old-school camp ambience. Sitting snugly in a clearing surrounded by Acacia trees its 13 spacious walk-in tents creates an intimate atmosphere for only 40 guests
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Kids’ meals
- Mosquito net
End of Service.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
From
$ 2,509
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
