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Dik Dik Safari

 9 Days Tour

TOUR CODE:AA192

 

This safari combines several outstanding game viewing areas, as well as the chance to walk through the bush around Lake Manyara's rim, which forms part of the Great African Rift Valley. After three nights in the Serengeti, guests fly to Arusha. The itinerary may also operate in reverse. There is also an option to upgrade to a 4 x 4 for safari transportation.

Day 1 Arusha - Tarangire National Park  (approximately 3 hours)
Early afternoon departure from Arusha to Tarangire, with game viewing en route. 
Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge on a half board basis.

Day 2  Tarangire National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives. 
Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 3 Tarangire - Lake Manyara (approximately 3˝ hours)
Depart after breakfast for Lake Manyara, arriving in time for lunch. The remainder of the day is on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena on a full board basis.

Day 4   Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 2 hours)        
After breakfast, there is a gentle walk around the rim of the Great Rift Valley, escorted by a Masai guide who is also a qualified naturalist. He will explain some of the Masai culture and customs, as well as the various flora and fauna, including information on Masai medicines taken from plants and trees. You then leave Manyara and drive through the highlands to Ngorongoro. 
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater                                                                         
After an early breakfast you descend into the Crater in a 4x4 vehicle for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch enjoyed on the Crater floor. Late afternoon you leave the Crater and drive back to the lodge for the evening.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 6            Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park (approximately 5 hours)
Depart after breakfast and drive to the Serengeti stopping off at Olduvai en route. The Gorge is about 50km long and in some places 90m deep. After lunch, the remainder of the day is on a game drive.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 7  Serengeti National Park 
Morning and afternoon game drives. 
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 8  Serengeti National Park                                                                         
Morning and afternoon game drives. 
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 9  Serengeti - Arusha

After breakfast, you’ll transfer to the runway for the scheduled flight to Arusha (approximately one hour). Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred for onward arrangements. 

DEPARTURES: SAT/TUE/FRI

Cost Includes

  • Meet and greet services
  • Assistance at the airport
  • Depart by modern safari cruiser with an English speaking driver/guide
  • Guaranteed window seat in a shared vehicle
  • Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater by 4x4 vehicle
  • All park fees
  • Flight as specified

Cost Excludes

  • Visas
  • Airport tax (pay direct)
  • Driver guide or local escort gratuities
  • Drinks and dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
  • Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature

Additional remarks

  • We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
  • Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
  • In order to qualify for the low season rates tour must start and finish within the specified dates. If any brochure safari starts in low season and ends in high season, we have to pro rata the cost accordingly.