iSafiri

• Day 1

  Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

  Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a Hazina Afrika visa specialist will great you in the arrivals area and assist you in obtaining your Tourist visa (fee included). The specialist will then help you collect your luggage and accompany you through customs. Once you pass through the secured area you will be greeted and warmly welcomed to Tanzania by a Hazina Afrika transfer representative. After this you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, which will be an approximately one-hour journey. After check-in, your transfer rep will brief you on the following dayÂ’s schedule, review a Safari safety check list and answer any questions you may have. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lovely Ilboru Safari Lodge.

• Day 2

  Tarangire National Park

  After an early morning breakfast begin heading to Tarangire National Park about two hours drive from Arusha to begin your Safari adventure. Tarangire has superb game viewing from June to November during the dry season when the wildlife in the surrounding area congregate around the shrinking Tarangire River, the only water source in the Tarangire ecosystem making for great game viewing. Tarangire is known for its iconic baobab trees and also for its massive elephant herds. DonÂ’t be surprised to see herds of upwards of 200-300 elephants in the height of the dry season lining up on the river bank. Overnight at Osupuko Tarangire Lodge located just outside the park gate.

• Day 3

  Lake Manyara National Park

  This morning after a hot breakfast at Osupuko Tarangire Lodge begin heading to Lake Manyara National Park approximately 30 minutes away and spend the day game driving through the lush groundwater forest. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree climbing lions although the likelihood of seeing lions in a tree is greater in the Serengeti than at Manyara due to the dense forest making visibility difficult. Birdlife is abundant as are the number of baboons and other primates. Depart from Lake Manyara National Park in the late afternoon and head to Karatu town. Dinner and overnight at the lovely Country Lodge.

• Day 4-6

  Serengeti National Park

  This morning depart from Country Lodge and head to the famed Serengeti National Park. While your guide is doing paperwork at the ranger station at Naabi Hill Gate, the entrance to Serengeti National Park, take a short walk up Naabi Hill for a breathtaking view of the surrounding plains. Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word "Serengit" meaning endless plains. While heading to the Central Serengeti and explore the many kopjes, massive granite outcropping that the dot the plains and home to a variety of species of animals and a favourite hang out for lions. Spend the next three days game driving Serengeti National Park. Three nights at Kati Kati Tented Camp located in the Central Serengeti.

• Day 7

  Olduvai & Ngorongoro Highlands

  Finish game driving Serengeti National Park this morning and begin heading southeast towards Ngorongoro Highlands. Visit Olduvai Museum en route. Olduvai is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Known as "The Cradle of Mankind", the gorge stretches for nearly 50 km from Lake Ndutu to the Olbalbal Depression. The LeakeyÂ’s are the archaeologists responsible for most of the excavations and discoveries in Olduvai Gorge. They unearthed about 60 different hominid remains dating back from 2 million years ago to 17,000 years ago. The remains of about 7,000 extinct animal species have also been unearthed and moulds of some of these artifacts can be seen in the small on-site museum. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge perched on the rim of the Crater with fabulous views.

• Day 8

  Ngorongoro Crater & return to Arusha

  Today, begin your day early with 6am game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater floor to escape the crowds that can gather later in the morning with the packaged group Tours. The Crater is your best opportunity to see the highly endangered black rhino so spend some time scanning the horizon with your binoculars and to try spot one. Enjoy a picnic breakfast watching an African sunrise and spend the rest of the day exploring the world famous Ngorongoro Crater often referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden”. Encompassing an area of only 265 sq/km, the dense concentration of wildlife in a confined area allow for incredible game viewing and photo opportunities. Depart from the Crater in the afternoon and begin heading back to Arusha to catch your return flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport.A day room or overnight room in Arusha can be arranged, if necessary, for an additional charge.

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