Tanzania Safaris: VINTAGE TANZANIA HIGHLIGHTS

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ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

ITINERARY DETAILS

Day 1 Lake Manyara
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, met and assisted by a tour representative. Transfer to Arusha for lunch. Afternoon drive south west across the Rift Valley to the Lake Manyara National Park, which apart from its abundant bird life, is known for its tree-climbing lions. Afternoon game drive en route to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge ( LDBB)

Day 2 Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game drive until sunset. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge (LDBB )

Day 3 Serengeti National Park
All day spent in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge (LDBB)

Day 4 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming physical beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. En route visit the Olduvai Gorge site of archeological findings , where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Arrive at your lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (LDBB)

Day 5 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart for a half day tour of the crater floor. Return to your lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (LDBB)

Day 6 Departure
After breakfast, drive from Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha, which is situated in the shadow of Mt Meru, the second highest mountain in Tanzania. It is an attractive town that is both a centre for agriculture and the main safari base to the northern parks. Drop off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight back home.

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge is located at the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake. The views of the lake from this escarpment are simply breathtaking. Lake Manyara National Park is only a 15 minute drive down the escarpment. The Park has long been known for its tree-climbing lions and the large elephant population, while ornithologists from around the world come to observe the masses of pink flamingos and great birds of prey around the lake which can also be seen from the lodge and its rooms.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge is built in a traditional African architectural style, with graceful domed ceilings, swooping curves, geometric patterns and circular buildings that look like large African huts. Colourful murals adorn the walls. Manyara Serena Lodge has a private balcony with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley and of Lake Manyara. The views from the simply yet elegantly decorated bedrooms are terrific, especially at sunrise. Sunset, however, is best viewed while downing a sundowner at the superbly located poolside, a welcome facility for those who want to cool off in the scorching afternoon heat. Meals at the lodge are eclectic and of a high standard. Full English breakfasts are a Serena specialty and worth every penny! The full-service lounge and bar serves fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, tea and coffee, cocktails, wines, spirits and liqueurs.

Serengeti Serena Lodge
Perched high on a hill, the Serengeti Serena Lodge and its swimming pool command beautiful views of the surrounding Serengeti plains and hills. The stylish lodge and its rondovel 'huts' are elegantly furnished en-suite bedrooms. They are built from local materials, in traditional African village style, and merge impeccably into the wilderness. Indigenous handicrafts and art adorn the walls of the rooms and the main building.

The lodge's central position within the Serengeti Park means that game drives can be conducted all around without ever having to go too far to look for the animals. From here you can explore the rich and varied game life of the Serengeti Eco-system. The area boasts all the 'big five': lion, elephant, leopard, rhino and buffalo. Occasionally you may bump into lions resting in trees during the heat of the day.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with exquisite views of the crater, one of the wonders of the natural world. Your first sighting of the crater will simply take your breath away. The lodge is built of local stone and blends harmoniously into its surroundings. From here you will descend the wall of the crater for a most amazing game drive inside the crater. Glorious sunrises and sunsets, roaring log fires and excellent food all form part of the renowned Serena experience.