2008
Ultimate Tanzania
A breathtaking safari offering comprehensive coverage of Northern Tanzania from Mt Meru and the Momella lakes to Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile.
Our opinion
Accommodation is in a selection of superbly located medium and first class lodges.Escorted locally whilst on safari by a driver/guide.
Escorted
Escorted locally whilst on safari by a driver/guide.
Itinerary
- Nairobi 1 night
- Arusha 1 night
- Tarangire 2 nights
- Ngorongoro 2 nights
- Serengeti 2 nights
- Lake Victoria 2 nights
- Serengeti 2 nights
- Manyara 2 nights
Day 1 Sun London/Nairobi
Kenya Airways flight from Heathrow to Nairobi, transfer to Holiday Inn for one night.
Day 2 Mon Nairobi/Arusha
Morning Safarilink flight to Kilimanjaro. After picnic lunch visit Ngresi village and overnight Arusha Hotel.
Day 3 Tue Arusha/Tarangire
Tour of Arusha National Park visiting Ngrudoto crater and the Momella lakes. Depart for Tarangire. Game drive en route to the Tarangire Sopa Lodge for two nights (approx. 85 miles).
Day 4 Wed Tarangire
Morning and afternoon game drives in the beautiful park of Tarangire.
Day 5 Thu Tarangire/Ngorongoro
En route to Ngorongoro Crater visit Gibbs Farm and hike to local waterfalls. On to the Sopa Lodge for two nights on the northern part of the crater with spectacular vistas and sunsets (approx. 120 miles).
Day 6 Fri Ngorongoro
Enjoy a game drive in the crater, a picnic lunch and the afternoon exploring a Masai village.
Day 7 Sat Ngorongoro/Serengeti
Descend to the valley floor and the Serengeti plains en route to Seronera. After lunch enjoy a drive and overnight at Lobo Wildlife Lodge or Seronera Lodge - advised locally in resort. (approx. 135 miles).
Day 8 Sun Serengeti
Morning and afternoon game drives viewing an amazing amount of wildlife from this central location.
Day 9 Mon Serengeti/Lake Victoria
Drive through the Western Corridor of the Serengeti to Speke Bay Lodge. After lunch enjoy a guided walk and bird watch. Overnight here (approx. 150 miles).
Day 10 Tue Lake Victoria
A traditional canoe ride along the shore bank to a nearby village. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 11 Wed Lake Victoria/Serengeti
Drive across the Serengeti viewing wildlife and picnic lunch en route to the Sopa Lodge for two nights (approx. 200 miles).
Day 12 Serengeti
Morning and afternoon game drives in the eastern side of the Serengeti National Park. Optional Balloon Safari today.
Day 13 Fri Serengeti/Lake Manyara
Drive to Olduvai and visit the Cradle of Mankind. Continue to Lake Manyara and the Serena Lodge for two nights (approx. 200 miles).
Day 14 Sat Lake Manyara
Enjoy a morning game drive in the National Park and in the afternoon enjoy a Mto wa Mbu village walk.
Day 15 Sun Lake Manyara/Arusha/Nairobi/London
Depart for Kilimanjaro and your Safarilink flight to Nairobi and Kenya Airways overnight flight to Heathrow or extend your holiday to Zanzibar.
