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Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire – 9 Days
max. 12 people
Kilimanjaro Airport or Hotel in Arusha
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Tour description
Explore Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a shallow but huge soda lake, located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The size of the park makes it perfect for a one-day game drive and is notably famous for it’s tree-climbing lions. This safari will also take you to the Serengeti National Park, a massive wilderness of 14500 square km, where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure. It will also take you to the Ngorongoro Crater and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania, featuring one of the highest concentrations of game and arguably the most densely populated area of predators and carnivores in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife – inside a self-contained world teeming with animals. Finally, your safari will also take you to the Tarangire National Park, which once again features some of the greatest concentration of game in Tanzania – second only to the Ngorongoro Crater – but less crowded and unspoiled – possessing a wild and unkempt beauty.
The tour starts and ends at Arusha.
With our experienced driver guides, it will be a trip of a lifetime!
DAY 1
Kilimanjaro Airport – Hotel in Arusha
- Drive Time: Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha — 1 hour (50 km / 31 miles)
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner – at Hotel
You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro Airport, then be driven to Arusha to check-in at one of the best hotels. After lunch, relax at the hotel. Depending with your options if you are comfortable with taking some walk within the hotel premises or even outside the premises is also safe for you, you can take some walk, since you have adequate and ample time till the following day, where you will commence your safari. Also you can decide to relax at the hotel.
DAY 2
Arusha to Arusha National Park
- Drive Time: Arusha to Arusha National Park takes about 1 to 1.5 hours (40 km / 24.8 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner – at the Lodge / Picnic Lunch – outdoor
Pick up at 8:30 am from your hotel in Arusha & depart for Arusha National Park. Walking with a park ranger, you will have a picnic lunch and a safari drive in the park. The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is good for climbing. It has a range of habitats including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding. Several lakes often host flocks of flamingos. The park’s appeal is mainly its scenery. The habitat diversity spans from mountainous rainforest to moist savannah to alpine moorland. After the safari drive, you will head back to your Camp/Lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
DAY 3
Arusha to Lake Manyara
- Drive Time: Arusha to Lake Manyara takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 km / 70.8 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner – at the Lodge / Picnic Lunch – outdoor
Pick up at 8:30 am from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day’s safari drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The safari drive will go until evening with a small break for a picnic lunch. During the safari drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and blue monkeys. Another sight of Lake Manyara National park are the tree climbing lions, however you will be lucky if you see them! In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. After the safari drive, you will head back to your Camp/Lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
DAY 4
Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
- Drive Time: Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (192 km / 119.3 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – at the Lodge
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source and therefore attracts wildlife well represented by most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon safari drive in the Serengeti National Park.
DAY 5
Central Serengeti
- Drive Time: Stay – flexible
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You can either have a relaxed breakfast or depart for full day safari drive around 9:00 am with a packed lunch and return to the lodge around 6:00 pm or you can depart at 6:00 am on an early morning safari drive, then return to the accommodation for breakfast. Relax for a bit and then depart on an afternoon safari drive with a packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti – known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source and therefore attracts wildlife well represented by most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent safari viewing experience year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day safari drive, the day will come to a close around 5 pm. The long day comes to an end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
DAY 6
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA)
- Drive Time: Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km / 93.8 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner – at the Lodge / Picnic Lunch – outdoor
After breakfast, you will have a morning safari drive in Serengeti National Park. Later, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and boasts fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30.000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a hearty dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
DAY 7
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) to Tarangire
- Drive Time: NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km / 67.1 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner – at the Lodge / Picnic Lunch – outdoor
After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for a safari drive (5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes and many birds, including eagles, vultures, flamingos in the Crater Lake, storks, bats, giant vultures, sacred ibises, kori bustards, blacksmith plovers, long-necked herons and cattle eagles. After the picnic lunch at the beautiful hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 2 – hour drive remaining to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. A freshly made delicious dinner will be ready for you at your accommodation. All these days of the safari will leave you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari.
DAY 8
Tarangire to Arusha
- Drive Time: Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km / 65.8 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch – at the Lodge / Dinner at the Hotel
The final day of your safari will begin as usual by 8:00 am after an enjoyable breakfast. The destination for today is Tarangire National Park where you will have a half-day safari drive. Tanzania’s third largest national park is known for its’ majestic Baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lions, leopards, cheetahs, lesser kudus, buffalos, oryxes, elands, giraffes and zebras. By mid-afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha, where you will be dropped off to your accommodation in the early evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, it is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
DAY 9
Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport
- Drive Time: Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport — 1 hour (50 km / 31 miles)
- Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel you will be picked up and transferred to the Kilimanjaro Airport or maybe you wish to stay longer for another tour with Mohakin Travel.
Important Details
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Lodges and Camps
We offer quality service and unparalleled experiences in some of the most exotic destinations in Africa. Depending on the capacity of each tour, we will assign on-site accommodations based on availability. In doing so, the choice of lodge or camp will be determined by us, with equal choice in amenities, quality and service.
Here you will find a list of the places where we use logdges or camps.
Included
airport pick-up and drop-off
all park fees
daily game drives while on Safari
a professional driver/guide
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van
english-speaking driver-guide
all overnight stays with full board
all taxes and VAT
every meal in a Lodge or Camp
drinking water while on Safari
preparatory talk on the phone (WhatsApp)
Not included
international flights
tips for the support team
personal items (souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
Government-imposed taxes and/or parking fees
any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
and Tarangire – 9 Days
safari tour from 1 - 12 persons
all overnight stays in highclass lodgesArusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire – 9 Daysall overnight stays in highclass lodges
camping safari tour from 1 – 12 persons
all overnight stays in tents
Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire – 9 Days
camping – all overnight stays in tents
1 – 2 people | $ 1750 per person |
3 and above | $ 1650 per person |
Terms and Conditions
Reservations: A deposit of 35% is required at the time of booking and the balance at least before the tour begins or full payment/part payment before treks or safaris arranged on short notice. Special payment arrangements can be made directly with the office.
Cancellation: Any monies paid will be refunded less 35% of the cost and any cost levied by hotels or any additional food expenses. Rates: Includes all expenses in respect of vehicles or drives as per itinerary/general information. Also includes meals on safari and entrance fees to National parks/game reserves.
Transportation: Cars, minibuses, 4WD’s, coaches or trucks will be provided according to the route and number of clients. The right is reserved to employ the services of sub-contractors as appropriate. English-speaking drivers/guides are provided.
Accommodation: When possible, rooms with a private shower are provided. Single rooms are available at an additional cost but cannot be guaranteed. Hotels/lodges are named as an indication of category and rooms may be reserved at similar hotels and lodges. Accommodation is specific to client’s request of budget class, middle class or luxury class, depending on availability.
Alteration to Tours/Treks: We reserve the right to alter arrangement or cancel the operation of scheduled trek/safari should the circumstance necessitate. We also reserve the right to decline or accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time, in which case an equitable amount will be refunded. Prices are based on tariffs and other costs prevailing at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice, but a full explanation will be given.
Liability: We do not accepts responsibility for personal injury, accident, loss while clients are on treks/safari. We advise all clients to take out additional insurance cover. Mohakin Travel acts only as agents when employing the use of sub contractors and acts as only agents of the passenger/client in all matters relating to Hotel/Lodge Accommodation, tours, transport, etc. and shall not be liable for injury, delay, loss or damage in any manner. The company’s liability to passengers carried in its own vehicle is governed by the laws of the country in which the tour takes place and no other country. All claims are subject to jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the action a rise. The company reserves the rights to employ sub-contractors for all parts and services.
NOTE: All expeditions involve an element of personal risk and times can be hazardous nature, Expedition members must accept this risk. We are not liable for any loss, damage, Injury, expense, delay or inconvenience caused to your baggage as a result, whether directly or indirectly, or any matter or whatever nature which is outside our control. All participants are advised to take out an insurance policy to cover personal accidents and medical expenses. We can arrange this at low cost. The guide reserves the right to withdraw participants from treks, safari due to inclement weather, irresponsible behaviors, poor health or any other sound reason the guide gives.
Quality Guarantee
Mohakin Travel clients can expect the following guarantees to ensure proper service:
- Your guide will introduce himself and your driver, and cover the laid out tour/safari itinerary in advance.
- We will double-check that all gear and supplies are prepared for your custom tour/safari.
- During the tour/safari, we will ensure that your needs are met and you are well cared for.
- We will address any issues that arise out of our control, to give our clients the smoothest and most enjoyable adventure possible.
- We will ensure the drivers/sub-contractors are on time and presentable.
- We will give information about surrounding areas and points of interest.
- Each day, we will set time aside to let our clients know what is happening for that day.
- At the end of your tour/safari, we will ask for your feedback to ensure the quality of our service.
Health and Safety
Mountains in the world can sometimes be dangerous and hazardous – especially in high altitude.
It is therefore important to:
1. Be well equipped.
2. Let your expedition leader know your health history.
3. Have a good communication system.
4. Have a good basic first aid kit and know how to use it.
5. Be able to identify mountain illnesses.
HOW TO RECOGNISE ALTITUDE RELATED ILLNESS
At high altitudes the amount of oxygen decreases dramatically. This can result in medical urgency that must be a concern to every hiker.
AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness)
Signs include: Headache, nausea, fatigue, malaise, loss of appetite and difficulty in sleeping.
Treatment
Slow down, stay in camps, drink water and rest while the body adjusts to the altitude. If symptoms persist after 48 hours, descend.
HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Aedema)
Symptoms include: Shortened breath during exercise progressing to shortened breath while resting, a dry cough deteriorating to a frothy sputum, audible gurgling (rales) from the chest area, increased heart and breathing rate.
Treatment
Descend immediately and seek medical attention. Descending is the treatment. It can progress quickly to a point where the patient cannot walk. It doesn’t improve with rest at the same altitude.
HACE (High Altitude Cerebral Aedema)
Symptoms include:- AMS that progress to severe headaches, loss of coordination, slurred speech, irrational behaviour, coma and death.
Treatment
Descend immediately, Hace can quickly progress to lethal stage.
Prevention of AMS, HAPE and HACE
Allow 2 nights at 10.000ft or at higher altitude at around 14,000ft. Before proceeding higher, increase fluid intake to 4-6 liters per day. Avoid extreme physical exertion and eat a light diet rich in carbohydrates. Take symptoms seriously. Rest and acclimatize if AMS is suspected. Report to ranger’s rescue station and descend immediately if HAPE or HACE is suspected.
However, it is important to drink plenty of water slowly to allow your body to get used to the altitude.