2008
Ngorongoro Safari
A breathtaking safari offering comprehensive coverage of Northern Tanzania from the famous and animal rich plains of the Serengeti to the depths of Ngorongoro crater
Our opinion
Accommodation is in a selection of superbly located medium and first class lodges.
Escorted
English speaking driver/guide is included on safari.
Itinerary
- Nairobi: 1 night
- Ngorongoro: 2 nights
- Serengeti: 2 nights
- Tarangire: 2 nights
Day 1 Sun London/Nairobi
Kenya Airways daytime flight from Heathrow. On arrival transfer to the Holiday Inn and overnight
Day 2 Mon Nairobi/Ngorongoro
A long drive south to Arusha this morning. After lunch en route in Arusha drive to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge and overnight (approx. 500 miles).
Day 3 Tue Ngorongoro
Enjoy a morning in the amazing crater with picnic lunches exploring this unique ecosystem. In the afternoon a guided walk to a Masai village. Overnight Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Day 4 Wed Ngorongoro/Serengeti
Drive to Olduvai, the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, before continuing to the Serengeti plains for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive and overnight at Sopa Lodge (approx. 135 miles).
Day 5 Thu Serengeti
A full day in the Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in search of resident game. Overnight Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Day 6 Fri Serengeti/Tarangire
Depart for the Rift Valley with lunch at Gibbs Farm en route to Tarangire National Park. Dominated by the silhouettes of Great Baobab trees this beautiful park is a haven for wildlife. Overnight Tarangire Sopa Lodge (approx. 200 miles).
Day 7 Sat Tarangire
Early morning and afternoon game drives exploring the 1,000 square miles of Tarangire.
Day 8 Sun Tarangire/Arusha/Nairobi/London
After breakfast transfer to Arusha for lunch and fly Kenya Airways to Nairobi and on to Heathrow arriving the next day
Kenya Coast Extension
Ngorongoro Safari: 7 nights
Arusha: 1 night
Kenya Coast: 4 nights
Day 8 Sun Arusha
Overnight at Mountain Village in Arusha.
Day 9 Mon Arusha/Mombasa
Kenya Airways flight to Mombasa and transfer to the lovely Leopard Beach Resort & Spa for four or more nights on half board basis
Day 13 Fri Mombasa/Nairobi/London
This morning return to Heathrow with Kenya Airways, via Nairobi, arriving later the same day
Selous + Zanzibar Extension
Ngorongoro Safari: 7 nights
Selous: 2 nights
Zanzibar: 3 nights
Day 8 Sun Arusha/Selous
Fly by Coastal Air (or similar) to Selous Reserve for two nights at the Selous Safari Camp or similar (camp closed mid March-May).
Day 10 Tue Selous/Zanzibar
After a morning game drive fly to Zanzibar for three nights at the Blue Bay Beach Resort or any other featured hotel
Day 13 Fri Zanzibar/Nairobi/London
Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow, via Nairobi arriving later the same day.
Zanzibar Extension
Ngorongoro Safari: 7 nights
Zanzibar: 5 nights
Day 8 Sun Arusha/Zanzibar
Overnight at Mountain Village in Arusha.
Day 13 Fri Zanzibar/Nairobi/London
This morning return to Heathrow with Kenya Airways, via Nairobi, arriving later the same day
