Ultimate Tanzania

A breathtaking and extensive overland safari of Northern Tanzania, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Victoria, the animal rich plains of the Serengeti and the wonder of Ngorongoro Crater, staying in a selection of superbly located three and four star lodges.

Tour overview:

•   Tour of Arusha National Park, visiting the Ngurudoto Crater and Momella lakes
•   Two nights in the Tarangire National Park with its herds of elephants and colourful birdlife
•   Visit to a historic organic coffee growing plantation
•   Discover the incredible Ngogongoro Crater and both its forest and savannah wildlife
•   Visit to a Maasai Village
•   Multiple game drives in the world famous Serengeti with its abundant wildlife
•   Guided walk and bird watching close to the Serengeti
•   Traditional canoe ride to a nearby village
•   Optional hot air balloon safari
•   Explore the archaeological sites of Olduvai Gorge and the Cradle of Mankind
•   Game drive around the lakeshore of beautiful Lake Manyara National Park
Extend your stay - by 3 or more nights
•   Fly to Zanzibar for three or more nights at the tropical hideaway of Breezes Beach Club & Spa

Guide

ESCORTED 4x4 SAFARI

Ultimate Tanzania is escorted by an English speaking driver/guide throughout.

MEAL PLAN
Prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner on safari; breakfast in Arusha and lunch on last day. Breakfast and dinner on the Zanzibar extension.

ACCOMMODATION
3 and 4 star safari lodges are used. On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or use different lodges according to availability and road conditions.

TRAVELLING TIMES
Times vary depending on road conditions and game sightings.

TRAVEL TIPS
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags weighing maximum 15kg, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.

MINIMUM NUMBERS
This tour is subject to a minimum number of passengers, please call for further details.

NB
Minimum age is 7 years. Strict baggage allowance on internal flights is enforced.

DAY 1 - ARUSHA
On arrival, transfer to the Arusha Hotel for one night.

DAY 2 - ARUSHA to TARANGIRE
Morning tour of Arusha National Park visiting Ngurudoto Crater and the Momella lakes, a group of shallow alkaline lakes that are home to many water birds including flamingos, Egyptian geese and fowls. Lunch before departing for Tarangire. Game drive en route to the Tarangire Sopa Lodge for a two night stay (approx. 99 miles).

DAY 3 - TARANGIRE
Morning and afternoon game drives in beautiful Tarangire National Park, a highly dense bush land dominated by the incredible valley of the Tarangire River and attracting a good concentration of wildlife. Herds of elephant are likely to be encountered as are vividly coloured birds who love the dry savannah.

DAY 4 - TARANGIRE to NGORONGORO CRATER
En route to Ngorongoro Crater enjoy a visit to Gibbs Farm a historic, organic coffee growing plantation, and a hike to local waterfalls. Continue to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, perched on the northern crater rim with spectacular vistas and sunsets. You will spend the next two nights here (approx. 155 miles).

DAY 5 - NGORONGORO CRATER
Enjoy a day in and around the Crater, the largest intact crater in the world with forest areas inhabited by monkeys and elephants and open savannah where lions roam. Also visit a Maasai village.

DAY 6 - NGORONGORO CRATER to SERENGETI
Descend to the Serengeti plains and enter the National Park viewing game en route. Lunch at the Serengeti Serena Lodge and an afternoon game drive and two nights at the Serengeti Serena Lodge (approx. 124 miles).

DAY 7 - SERENGETI → Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives viewing an amazing amount of wildlife from this central location.

DAY 8 - SERENGETI
Drive through the Western Corridor of the Serengeti to Speke Bay Lodge. After lunch enjoy a guided walk and bird watch. Overnight Speke Bay Lodge (approx. 124 miles).

DAY 9 - SERENGETI
Take a traditional canoe ride this morning along the shore bank to a nearby village. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or bird watch along the lake shore.

DAY 10 - SERENGETI to LAKE VICTORIA
Drive back into the Serengeti, viewing wildlife with picnic lunch en route to the Serengeti Sopa Lodge, your base for the next two nights (approx. 155 miles).

DAY 11 - LAKE VICTORIA
Morning and afternoon game drives in the eastern side of the Serengeti National Park. Optional balloon safari today.

DAY 12 - LAKE VICTORIA to LAKE MANYARA
Drive to the famous archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge and the Cradle of Mankind before continuing to Lake Manyara and the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for two nights. Picnic lunch en route (approx. 155 miles).

DAY 13 - LAKE MANYARA
Morning game drive in the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park around the lakeshore. Lunch at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. In the afternoon visit a local village.

DAY 14 - LAKE MANYARA to KILIMANJARO
Return to Arusha for lunch then to Kilimanjaro for your onward journey.

YOUR CHOICE OF EXTENSION
ZANZIBAR

DAY 14
Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar and three or more nights at the four star Breezes Beach Club & Spa in a Standard Room.

DAY 17
Depart for your onward journey.