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Serena's Tanzania Safari

 7 Days Tour

TOUR CODE:AA172

 

With a mix of stylish and imaginative accommodation, Serena Lodges occupy some the parks' most sought-after locations. Perfect for exploring the abundant wildlife on one's doorstep. Some travel is by air, which allows more time to be spent in the bush.

Day 1   Arusha - Serengeti National Park                                                              
Afternoon scheduled flight (approximately one hour) from Arusha to the Serengeti. Upon arrival you will be met at the airstrip and spend the remainder of the afternoon on a game drive.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge on a half board basis.

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

Day 3            Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 5 hours)        
Depart after breakfast and drive back across the Serengeti plains viewing game en route and arrive at Olduvai Gorge. The Gorge is about 50km long and in some places 90m deep. After a picnic lunch you continue to your lodge, set high on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on a full board basis.

Day 4 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 5            Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara (approximately 2 hours)        
After breakfast, you leave the Crater and drive through the highlands to Lake Manyara. Upon arrival, there will be 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 the Masai culture and customs, as well as the various flora and fauna, including information on Masai medicines taken from plants and trees. After lunch there will be a game drive into Lake Manyara National Park for the remainder of the afternoon.
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena on a full board basis.

Day 6   Lake Manyara National Park 
Today, the day will be spent in the park with a bush lunch enjoyed in a spectacular setting. Viewing wildlife will be from the vehicle as well as by canoe. Watching hippo, elephant and buffalo on Lake Manyara’s shores from a canoe, provides an adventure not featured in many other safaris. These trips are in two-man canoes and last about two to three hours. They include a qualified guide, life jackets and a water pack. 
Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena on a full board basis.

Day 7   Lake Manyara - Arusha 
Depart after breakfast to Manyara’s airstrip and connect with the flight back to Arusha (approximately 25 minutes) for your onward arrangements.

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
  • Flights 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.