Safari in National Parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
This program offers a full 5-day game drive, with one day spent in Tarangire, another day in Ngorongoro, and three days in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is considered a treasure trove of the world’s wildlife. The unique climatic conditions allow you to enjoy stunning landscapes and observe resting lions, elusive leopards, and graceful antelopes. The advantage of this itinerary is that it increases your chances of encountering rare species of African fauna, including pythons, oryx antelopes, elands, servals, caracals, secretary birds, crocodiles, rhinos, and many others.
| 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax |
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$4,686
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$3,036
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$2,646
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$2,371
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$2,270 |
"Hartebeest " Safari Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of Altezza Travel and transferred to a hotel in Arusha. Note:The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.
Accommodation
NGARE SERO MOUNTAIN LODGE
Meal Plan:Breakfast included
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry service
- Wildlife area
- Spa
- Restaurant
DAY 2
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
In the morning, after breakfast (around 7:30 AM), your safari guide will arrive at the hotel. After meeting your guide, you will head to Tarangire National Park, and by 10:00 AM, your first safari will begin! In this park, you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of wild Tanzanian animals, such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and more. However, it is most famous for its remarkable population of elephants, who tend to stay near their drinking source, the Tarangire River. Please note that this is the wild, natural environment, so your guide cannot guarantee the presence of specific animals. However, you can rest assured that he will do his best to find everything you're hoping to see! Using the radio channel, the Altezza guides communicate with each other and collaborate in searching for rare species. At lunchtime, you’ll be provided with a meal, after which the safari will continue. In the evening, you’ll be transferred to your hotel near Ngorongoro Crater - a unique destination that you’ll visit the next morning!
Accommodation
MAWE MAWE MANYARA LODGE
Meal Plan:Breakfast included
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
DAY 3
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
On this day, it is best to leave the hotel as early as possible to maximize your chances of seeing the animals that are most active in the morning. Depending on whether you’d like to extend your safari time, breakfast can either be served at the hotel or packed in lunchboxes for you to enjoy on the go. At 6:30 AM, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and after about an hour, you will enter the crater. Ngorongoro is one of the most famous and fascinating national parks in Tanzania, as it is home to the highest concentration of animal species per square kilometer. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and feline species like caracals and servals. The luckiest travelers may even spot a rhinoceros, whose population is rapidly declining. By lunchtime, you will arrive at the lakeside, where you will be offered lunchboxes. Afterward, the safari will continue, and a few hours later, you will be transferred to Serengeti National Park. Along the way, you can visit a memorial dedicated to two West German researchers, Bernhard and Michael Grzimek. Thanks to their efforts, Northern Tanzania's National Parks have survived in their natural state until today. You can read their full story in the book "Serengeti Shall Not Die", available on Amazon.com for USD 10–25. In the evening, you will be transferred to a hotel located in the heart of the Serengeti Valley.
Accommodation
SOUND OF SILENCE
Meal Plan:Breakfast included
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry service
- Restaurant
DAY 4
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Today you will go to the most famous safari park in the world - Serengeti. This is one of the largest parks in Tanzania and has a large population of wildlife. Here, you are sure to see: lions, antelopes, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras. There is a good chance of spotting cheetahs, serval cats and other rare animals of the African savannah. The Serengeti is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, chosen because of its important ecosystem, the dense population of animals and the annual Great Migration. Serengeti was the inspiration for Disney’s “Lion King” feature film, but life here is not a cartoon - it is pure, wild and beautiful. The day will take place in the central Serengeti, in a remarkably beautiful area called Seronera.
Accommodation
SOUND OF SILENCE
Meal Plan:Breakfast included
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry service
- Wildlife area
- Spa
- Restaurant
DAY 5
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Your adventure continues in the central part of the Serengeti. Seronera is a huge space, brimming with life. It is impossible to view it all in one day; today, your guide will show you new places and interesting animals, so that you can get a full perspective of Serengeti’s Seronera. It is in the Serengeti that the rarest African animals live: rhinos, leopards, serval cats and caracals. This second day increases your chances of seeing these rare animals in the wild.
Accommodation
SOUND OF SILENCE
Meal Plan:Breakfast included
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry service
- Wildlife area
- Spa
- Restaurant
DAY 6
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
This is your final day in central Serengeti. Every day in the savannah provides something new and exciting, you will not have a repeat of previous days, but will experience something genuinely new: yesterday’s lazy lions might be on the prowl today, elephants that walked away will be curious today. A cheetah may even climb atop the safari car, for a chance to see you! It is also an excellent chance to see the famous Kopjes - these remnants of volcanic rock from ancient eruptions are a picturesque part of the Seronera landscape. Animals love to rest in their shade, providing ideal photographs of your time in Central Serengeti. You’ll also see the Simba Rock - Remember the opening scene of “The Lion King” where Mufasa lifts up baby Simba to see all the savannah? Well, you can see it in real life! In Seronera, visit the inspiration for The Lion King, and see the exact rock that was copied for the cartoon.
Accommodation
NGARE SERO MOUNTAIN LODGE
Meal Plan:Breakfast included
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- Laundry service
- Wildlife area
- Spa
- Restaurant
DAY 7
DEPARTURE
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Note:Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.
- Included in cost
Transfers
- All transfers described on the program
Accommodation & Meals
- Hotels and lodges described on the program
- Meals described on the program
- Bottled water, soft drinks, hot coffee and tea while in the jeep on safari
Guiding & Game-Driving
- Certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Comfortable Land Cruiser 4x4s with pop-up roof, fridge, Wi-Fi, and power outlets
- National park fees for the entire tour (park entry fees and concession fees)
- Free Wi-Fi. Signal will be available in only 60-75% of the travelled territories due to lack of cell coverage in the wilderness areas
- 24/7 phone support service
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
- Binoculars (1 pc per SUV)
- Medical kit
- The price does not include
- Air tickets;
- Visa fee;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
Please note:
- By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
- Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
- Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don’t need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels’ restaurants
- Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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