HIGHLIGHTS OF TANZANIA ITINERARY:
DAYS 1-2: USA or Canada/Arusha, Tanzania
Depart by overnight flight to Arusha and transfer to your
hotel. Arusha Coffee Lodge
DAY 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
Your exciting safari begins today as you travel by road to
Tarangire National Park, and on to your lodge. After settling
in, you have an opportunity to observe some of the local
wildlife on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an
exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number
of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world.
This evening enjoy a special welcome dinner. Tarangire
Sopa Lodge B L D
DAY 4: Tarangire National Park
Your safari continues today as morning and afternoon game drives
take you through the varied landscapes of Tarangire. Baobab tree
forests, swamps and acacia-dotted plains are the backdrop for
some of Africa's more rare species. On morning and afternoon
game drives you have an opportunity to see some of Tarangire's
resident wildlife, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe,
waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater
kudu. Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D
DAY 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/
Travel overland to Lake Manyara National Park, which contains
five different wildlife habitats: grasslands, forests,
marshlands, scrubland, and parklands with acacia trees. This
small but rich park is home to lion and great herds of elephant,
allowing exceptional views and photographic opportunities. Stop
at Gibb's Farm for a farm-fresh lunch and continue on to one of
the most magnificent wildlife arenas in all of Africa, the
Ngorongoro Crater. Considered to be one of the natural wonders
of the world, the crater is a 2,000-foot deep caldera created by
the collapsed cone of a volcano, and contains a "Lost World" of
wildlife. Arrive at your lodge, perched on the crater's rim
which offers spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D
DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's
most fascinating wildlife areas. Up to 12 miles in diameter, the
crater's short grass prairies are an ideal haven for animals,
and you may see many species including lion, elephant, hyena,
wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black
rhinoceros, one of Africa's most endangered species, is a
resident here. Bird lovers are sure to enjoy their time in the
crater as well. Here you can view flamingoes and other birds
sharing the shallow waters as they move from one grazing ground
to another. You may also see Maasai herdsmen and their cattle.
The crater is in their territory and the Maasai continue to
coexist with wildlife as they have for centuries; gain insight
when you visit one of their villages. Your game drive includes a
picnic lunch. At the end of the day, enjoy sundowner cocktails
discussing thrilling memories of the wildlife and scenery you
were fortunate enough to witness. Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B
L D
DAY 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
Leaving the Ngorongoro Crater, head west to Serengeti National
Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge en route. Here the Leakey family
made many of the fossil discoveries, including the Zinj skull,
which have identified man's remote ancestors in East Africa.
Descend into the gorge and enjoy a privately guided visit of
this most famous archaeological site. From here, you continue
your drive into the arid and spectacular country of Serengeti
National Park and on to your lodge. This afternoon set off on
your first game drive in the park. Famed throughout Africa and
around the world, Serengeti National Park's 10,000 square miles
support every type of animal found in the region: lion, leopard,
hyena, cheetah, giraffe, topi and countless others. Each year,
the Serengeti is the scene of the spectacular wildebeest and
zebra migration, when millions of these animals make their
annual trek in search of fresh grasses.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D
DAY 8: Serengeti National Park
Spend a further exciting day in the Serengeti, exploring its
widely varied terrain and the equally varied species that
inhabit it. Today's activities include both morning and
afternoon game drives, timed to coincide with the hours of peak
animal activity. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a
memorable "Farewell to Africa" dinner - a perfect opportunity to
toast your journey and share experiences.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D
DAY 9: Serengeti/Arusha/USA or Canada
Fly to Arusha and have the use of a dayroom until your evening
international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B L
DAY 10: USA or Canada
Connect with your homebound flight.
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