Lake Manyara

Description

Lies in a shallow depression at the base of the eastern branch of the Rift Valley, backed by the red and brown cliffs of the escarpment to the west. This park is dominated by the Lake and the beautiful cool lush of the mature groundwater forest. Primates including baboons, blue and vervet monkeys are among the most dominant mammalian species in the park. Other animal species found here are elephants, buffaloes, impalas, wildebeests, hippos, giraffes and zebras. Also lions can be seen, sometimes stretching in the branches of the Acacias.

Accommodation: Lodges and campsite are available inside the park.

Activities: Game drive, cultural tours, mountain bike tours, abseiling and forest walks on the escarpment outside the park.

The best Time: Dry season(July-October) for large mammals. Wet season((November-June) for bird watching, the waterfalls and canoeing.

Departures: Private safari
Duration : 6 days / 5 nights
Route : Arusha / Manyara / Ngorongoro(2 nights) / Serengeti(2 nights) / Arusha
Tour 

Day 1: 13.30

After lunch in Arusha, depart for Lake Manyara. One can observe many large colourful birds flying in circles and spirals.

Day 2: 08.00

Game drive, Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Here you can see a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. Witness the large flock of flamingoes descending on Lake Manyara.
After lunch, depart for Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight at a luxury tented camp in the Serengeti.

Day 3: 08.00

After breakfast, full day game drive in Serengeti National Park (with picnic lunch). Here can be found the largest concentration of plain animals - 4 million; and 500 species of birds. Your chance to see predators chasing their prey and enjoying their kill.

Day 4: 08.00

After breakfast, morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
After lunch, depart for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge, site of archeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Dinner and overnight at a luxury lodge in Ngorongoro. From the lodge one can experience breathtaking view of the 260 sq. km crater beneath and of the wealth of the surrounding animal and bird life.

Day 5: 08.00
After breakfast, enjoy a full day game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch. Here you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of birdlife. Ascend to the lodge from the 2000ft. deep crater.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Ngorongoro.

Day 6: 08.00

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, arriving for Lunch : 

 End of Tours

Cost of safari includes:

- Ground transportation in a customized 4x4 vehicle on safari
- Game drives & private safari experience
- Accommodation specified
- All meals during the safari
- Select house drinks on safari
- All park fees, government taxes and service charges
- 1 litre bottled water per person per day on safari
- 1 pair of binoculars in the vehicle
- Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide