5 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Difficile individuarne una: si passano 5 giorni immersi in una natura che noi non immaginiamo, [..] [camilla]
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Review by camilla

what was the most memorable part of this holiday?
Difficile individuarne una: si passano 5 giorni immersi in una natura che noi non immaginiamo, per cui ci si continuamente trova a contatto con animali e con ambienti emozionanti. Nella mia memoria rimarrà sicuramente il panorama del cratere di Ngorongoro visto dall'alto come una delle esperienze più emozionanti dell'intero safari.
you feel that this holiday has brought benefits to the local population and / or has minimized the impact to the environment?
Ci sono molte compagnie che organizzano i safari, e molte non sono gestite da tanzani. Per cui credo che scegliere di farlo con gente del luogo sia più corretto, e anche più bello. Il tipo di safari che abbiamo scelto penso sia forse quello più sostenibile, perchè abbiamo sempre dormito in tenda, in campeggi senza neanche l'elettricità (quindi niente generatori) o alimentati a pannelli solari. Purtroppo l'uso dei fuoristrada è continuo e indispensabile, e a volte ci si trova in situazioni "affollate". E' anche abbastanza impressionante vedere quanto gli animali si siano abituati alla nostra presenza "motorizzata".
What suggestions would you give to other travelers who want to book this holiday?
Abbiate un po' di spirito di adattamento, dimenticate per 5 giorni le comodità a cui siamo abituati: vi aspettano ore di strade sterrate, tanta polvere e bagni a dir poco spartani. Io penso ne valga la pena. Consiglio anche di spengere la macchina fotografica ogni tanto e godervi lo spettacolo con gli occhi. Importante un binocolo. Consigli pratici: portate torce e batterie; se non mangiate qualcosa, o avete richieste particolari per quanto riguarda il cibo, ditelo prima; fidatevi del driver e non fate richieste particolari (come uscire dalle piste).
What suggestions would you give to the organizers?
Non saprei, ci siamo trovati bene.
which score would you give to this holiday?
Il massimo per i luoghi e per la gente, un po' meno per le comodità. Ma un safari comodo sarebbe finto! Bellissima. Lo rifarei domani.

what you will do

The classic safari or game drive is conducted by day in vans or 4x4 off road. This five-day safari will visit the Lake Manyara National Park where on the lake, live many species of animals. The Great Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, in the most spectacular scenery in the world.

detailed itinerary

DAY 1
Leave Arusha at 09.00 am, drive for about 2 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Dinner and overnight will take place on top of the Great Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Manyara.

DAY 2
Early breakfast at 6.00 am. Game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest-migration, herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti !

DAY 3
Tour the northern part of Serengeti. A full day of game drive until sunset, then dinner and overnight in the Lobo area. (or Seronera)

DAY 4
Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor! Please note that Simba Camp is the only common campsite in the area, and that the facilities are so-so.....We recommend a night in one of the lodges!

DAY 5
A full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the big 5 in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo and leopard. Lunch will take place at the picnic site at the crater floor. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.
End of tour!

accommodations

OVERNIGHT OPTIONS

DAY 1
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Lake Manyara Serena
E Unoto Retreat
Kirurumu Tented Camp
Lake Manyara Hotel
Panorama Camp

DAY 2/3
Serengeti Migration Camp
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Seronera Camp

DAY 4
Ngorongoro Acacia Camp
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Simba Camp

detailed prices

From 150-170 USD per day per person (depending on the number of people)
The price includes:
Tent, safari, entrance to parks, bottled water (1.5 liters per person per day).
If you prefer to sleep in the lodge the price varies depending on the structure chosen.

The majority of these vehicles are 4WD Toyota Land cruisers and Land rovers which have been specially modified to endure the rigors of unpaved roads, all the while ensuring ample leg room, easy wildlife viewing (large windows) and an all round comfortable experience. Each vehicle has either a pop-up or flip-flop roof top to ensure unimpeded game viewing; a cool box, a pair of binoculars (although we do recommend clients bring their own), as well as a set of referral books (mammals, birds, plants) which clients are welcome to use.

For added convenience and security whilst on safari, all of our vehicles are equipped with HF Radios. Most of the extended land rovers and land cruisers you will see around you on safari in Northern Tanzania. We are therefore proud to be the trend-setters that other tour operators have seen fit to try & emulate. We do have a handful of other vehicles we use specifically for the transportation for small & big groups to the border points, Mt. Kilimanjaro or Kilimanjaro International Airport.