2009
Ngorongoro Safari
4x4 Safari - An affordable and classic Tanzania driving safari encompassing three of the country’s key natural wonders – Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park, all with good quality lodges in prime locations. Ideal for first timers or repeat visitors on account of its all encompassing itinerary.
Escorted
Ngorongoro Safari is escorted by an English speaking driver/guide.
Itinerary
- Arusha: 1 night
- Ngorongoro Crater: 2 nights
- Serengeti: 2 nights
- Tarangire: 2 nights
Day 1 London/Arusha
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow via Nairobi to Kilimanjaro. On arrival transfer to the Serena Mountain Village in a Standard room for one night.
Day 3 Arusha/Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast depart in your 4x4 safari vehicle towards the awe inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, stopping for lunch en route. Arrive in the afternoon at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge on the rim of the crater in time to view the magnificent sunset. The crater is at high altitude and can be cold, so be sure to pack a mixture of warm and light clothing. Spend two nights here in a standard room (approx. 200 miles).
Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a half day game drive. Explore this unique ecosystem which is home to all the ‘Big 5’ plus cheetahs, hyenas and huge gatherings of flamingos. In the afternoon enjoy a enlightening guided walk to a Masai village. Evening at leisure in Sopa Lodge.
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti
Drive to Olduvai Gorge, the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ where some of the earliest humanoid remains were found, before continuing to the Serengeti plains for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the National Park and overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge in a standard room, affording stunning views across the savannah from its pool deck (approx. 135 miles).
Day 6 Serengeti
A full day in the world famous Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives in search of resident big game and huge herds of wildebeest during the migration season. Overnight at Sopa Lodge.
Day 7 Sernegeti/Tarangire
Depart for the Rift Valley with a beautiful lunch stop at Gibbs Farm near Karatu en route to Tarangire National Park. Dominated by Baobab trees and huge elephant troops this beautiful park is a haven for wildlife. Overnight Tarangire Sopa Lodge in a standard room (approx. 200 miles).
Day 8 Tarangire
Morning and afternoon game drives exploring the stunning riverine ecosystems of Tarangire, home to plenty of big game, birdlife and beautiful scenery.
Day 9 Tarangire/Arusha/London
After breakfast return to Arusha for lunch and fly Kenya Airways overnight via Nairobi to Heathrow.
Kenya Coast Extension
Ngorongoro Safari: 7 nights
Kenya Coast: 5 nights
Day 9 Arusha
Overnight at Mountain Village in Arusha.
Day 10 Arusha/Mombasa
Kenya Airways flight to Mombasa via Nairobi for four or more nights at the Leopard Beach Resort & Spa in a Standard room.
Day 14 Mombasa/London
Kenya Airways overnight flight to Heathrow via Nairobi.
Zanzibar Extension
Ngorongoro Safari: 7 nights
Zanzibar: 5 nights
Day 9 Arusha/Zanzibar
Zan Air flight to Zanzibar for five nights at Bluebay Beach Resort , or any other Zanzibar hotel.
Day 14 Zanzibar/London
Kenya Airways flight to Nairobi, then KLM to Heathrow via Amsterdam.
