8 Days: Wildebeest journey & Hunting Predators Safari.
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- 8 Days: Wildebeest journey & Hunting Predators Safari.
Tanzania, Northern Circuit.
- Arusha town,
- Lake Manyara NP,
- Ngorongoro Crater,
- Ndutu Area,
- Serengeti NP.
Duration
08 Days
Tour Type
Luxury Safaris.
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
The itinerary will take you to three spectacular wildlife areas in the north of Tanzania with excellent game viewing and unmatched photographic opportunity. Begin with exploring the Ngorongoro conservation with its breathtaking highlands and the Ndutu plains during the wildebeest calving with a host of predators ready to bounce for recently born babies and the lost ones. In the Serengeti the lions that lord the plains await simple awe-inspiring photographic opportunities
- Tour Highlights.
- Visit the Ngorongoro for a day of game viewing and look for endangered black rhino
- Experience the wildebeest calving season in the southern Serengeti
- See amazing sightings of predators hunting their prey (lions, cheetah, hyena and jackals)
- See Flamingoes and Pelicans in Lake Manyara National park
- 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
08Days /07 Night
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara national park for game viewing, the park is a scenic hidden and the contrasting habitats are something to look at, underground water forest, rift valley escarpment, acacia woodland, and the lake, sightings may include baboon, giraffe, buffalo, elephant and an amazing variety of birds, During the months of June to August, is the best for Flamingoes and thousands of Pecans feeding on the abundance of fish in the lake and estuary. In the late afternoon proceed to your Gibbs farm lodge.
- Location: Lake Manyara National Park
- Accomodation: Gibbs Farm lodge / Ngorongoro Neptune Lodge
- Meal: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater -- Ndutu Area.
After early breakfast drive to Ngorongoro crater with a picnic lunch for a game drive on the crater floor. This will be the best place for you to see the endangered black rhino (less than 800 black rhinos remain in the wild on earth. You will also see pink flamingos in the lake and many more animals like elephants, lions, hyenas, jackals, hippos, and birds. The Ngorongoro is one place with the biggest concentration of wild animals with more than 30000 thousand ungulates reside here but keep your eyes on the big tusker elephants who are still found here. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Location: Ngorongoro crater
- Accomodation: Gibbs Farm lodge / Ngorongoro Neptune lodge
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3-4: Ndutu Area.
After breakfast drive to the southern short grass plains where the two days will be spent exploring these scintillating habitats of acacia woodland, alkaline lakes, seasonal water holes, and the eye-catching plains. These are the area where 8000 wildebeest calves are born every day in a period of two weeks depending on the rain paten These phenomena takes place between the mid of February every year, off-road driving is allowed giving you the up-close with the predators of the might ndutu area. The sightings include lion, cheetah, leopard, caracal, hyena, bat-eared foxes, and the rare striped hyena and wild dog. Dinner and overnight Ndutu safari lodge.
- Location: Ndutu area
- Accomodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge | Wilderness tented camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5-7: Central Serengeti NP.
After breakfast drive to Serengeti with your picnic lunch and within these three days we will explore the intimidating habitats of Serengeti starting from Gol mountain, seronera valley, the kopjes, and the eastern plains, looking for the big pride of lion which lord the plains, cheetah leopard and other sightings may include, the great migration depending on the time of the year, elephants, giraffe, impalas, and hippo maybe some of the common sightings. For people who want to come for photographic safaris, this is an opportunity since the sighting are incredible and fewer people are on safari. On day three in the morning, we will streak out for a walking safari in the heart of the Serengeti national park and explore the area on foot. The aim of walking safari is to look for things we miss while on our safari jeeps like plants, animal tracks, droppings other bush stories, and exercise, finish your day on an African-style sundowner. Dinner and overnight Tortilis tented camp.
- Location: Serengeti NP.
- Accomodation: Serengeti wilderness camp / Tortillis Tented camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Serengeti NP -- Arusha Town.
After breakfast on this day, we will strike out on a short game drive around the Soronera valley and the River circuit before we head to the airstrip for our flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Arusha coffee lodge for lunch and then followed by a transfer to the airport for your flight back home and if time permits you do your last-minute shopping
- Location: Arusha Town
- Accomodation: No Accomodation.
- Meal: Breakfast and Lunch.
- Accomodation.
Day1-2: Gibbs Farm lodge.
Gibbs Farm
Lodge
Location
Gibb’s Farm is located on the edge of the forested eastern slopes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, halfway between the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, five km from Karatu town and about 160 from Arusha.
Accommodation
Gibb’s Farm is made up of 17 guest cottages, each featuring a unique theme and richly appointed with eucalyptus floors, hand-crafted furniture, two queen-size beds, indoor and outdoor showers, a fireplace and private verandah.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool with view
- Yoga room
- Bar / lounge
- Bicycles available
- Hiking
- Babysitting
- Bathrobes
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Private balcony
- Room service
- Safe
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
Room types
- Non-smoking roomsSuites
- Family rooms
Day 1-2: Ngorongoro Neptune lodge
Ngorongoro Neptune
Luxury Lodge
Location
Set in 50 acres of virgin Tanzanian bush in the Ngorongoro volcanic landscape in Karatu, this all suites wood log cabin style retreat is located near Ngorongoro Loduare Gate, less than 5 minutes drive from the entrance to the Conservation Area.
Accommodation
This all inclusive property features 20 luxury suites in individual cottages with living area, fi re place, king size four poster bed with fi ne linens, large en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, solar heating and Planhotel fi ne toiletries, hairdryer, ceiling fan, mini-bar, coffee & tea making facilities, digital in-room safe, WiFi internet access, and telephone via operator.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Hiking
- Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
- Airport transportation
- Spa
Room features
- Bathrobes
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Private balcony
- Room service
- Coffee / tea maker
- Minibar
- Bath / shower
Day 3-4: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Ndutu Safari
Lodge
Location
Ndutu Safari lodge is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the edge of the Southern Serengeti plains filled with acacia trees and wide views across Lake Ndutu. Our Lodge comprises thirty four comfortable stone and thatch en-suite cottages beside a relaxed convivial dining, sitting and bar area all overlooking the ever-changing view of Lake Ndutu.
Accommodation
Ndutu Safari Lodge, shaded by majestic acacia trees, is situated in the south-eastern part of the Serengeti. The Lodge has thirty four cottages, all built with local materials, with individual verandahs facing Lake Ndutu. Tucked away from the madding crowd, Ndutu offers peace and tranquility. Stay close to the lodge and enjoy our resident wildlife or go for a drive to explore the surrounding plains or marsh area’s. After sunset return to the lodge and sit by the fire and swap stories of your day with other guests or just stare into the fire and listen to the sounds of the bush.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Public wifi
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Kids’ meals
Day 3-4: Wilderness tented camp
serengeti North Wilderness
Tented Camp
Location
Located close to the Mara River, in the Kogatende area of Northern Serengeti
Accommodation
Comprising just ten spacious tents, the camp will provide comfortable beds and quality linen, with en suite eco-friendly flushing toilet and bush-shower off an intimate dressing room area. Lighting is by 12-volt (solar powered) with bedside lamps provided. The tents each have a shady verandah, where guests may relax and read quietly or perhaps watch birds and animals.A large, airy, central dining tent complements the comfortable lounge tent which has a small reference library, maps, some games for children and a recharging facility for cameras and videos. The safari chef will prepare sumptuous meals for your enjoyment and special dietary requests are taken care of.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- En-Suite bush shower
- Wireless available
- Recharging facilities
- Children & families
- Leisure & corporate
- groups
- Large central dining area
Day 5-7: Cetral Serengeti wilderness camp.
Serengeti North Wilderness
Camp
Location
Located in the heart of the Serengeti, in a pristine area that offers unparalleled game viewing, Serengeti Wilderness Camp is open all year round, and is located to the east of the famous central Seronera region.
Accommodation
Comprising just twelve spacious tents, our focus is on your comfort and enjoyment. There is nothing better than being lulled to sleep at night by the sounds of the bush, safely inside your well-appointed ‘safari bedroom’.
The tents are en suite with flushing toilets and a bush-shower. A private verandah offers a shady place to relax.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Bar / lounge
Day 5-7: Serengeti Tortillis Tented 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
End of Service.
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
From
$ 3,535
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
