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Tanzania h Driving Safaris from Arusha
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Classical Tanzania
Classical Tanzania offers
X the ultimate all round
SAFARI experience of this alluring
destination, combining
excellent Serena managed lodges in fantastic
locations on the northern circuit, offering
superb game viewing.
YOUR
ITINER ARY
TOUR DURATION: 7 NIGHTS
h Arusha: 1 night
h Lake Manyara: 1 night
h Ngorongoro Crater: 2 nights
h Serengeti: 3 nights by air one-way
DAY 1 h On arrival transfer to the Mountain Village (p82) in
Arusha in a Standard Room for one night.
DAY 2 h After breakfast depart for Lake Manyara National
Park, located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment
with a seasonal lake which attracts numerous animals. The
park is home to lions lazing in sausage trees, pods of hippo
wallowing and clouds of pink flamingo. After lunch at the
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, enjoy a game drive in the park
then stay overnight in a Standard Room (approx. 81 miles).
DAY 3 h Enjoy a morning game drive around the shores
of Lake Manyara. The park is famous for its tree climbing
lions, large troops of baboons and especially the herds of
elephant. Then depart for Ngorongoro, stopping for lunch
en route at Gibb’s Farm, then visiting the Iraqw Tribes
people before arriving at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (p83).
Stay in a Standard Room where the hotel is perched on the
western edge of the stunning crater (approx. 99 miles).
This affords the hotel one of the best positions for glorious
sunrises and exquisite views.
DAY 4 h Descend 600 metres down the rim to explore the
stunning crater and its wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch then
return to the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for an afternoon of
soaking up the warm atmosphere and enjoying the amazing
views (approx. 90 miles). The crater is at high altitude and
evenings can be cold, therefore be sure to pack a mixture
of warm and light clothing.
DAY 5 h Descend from the crater visiting Olduvai Gorge
and the Serengeti plains, before entering the world famous
national park. After lunch, enjoy a game drive in the park
and overnight at the Serengeti Serena Lodge (p82) in a
Standard Room (approx. 124 miles).
DAY 6 h This morning you may enjoy an optional balloon
flight over the Serengeti, offering some amazing views of
the Serengeti’s vast open plains (please call for details and
to prebook). Enjoy game drives today, looking out for the
big cats and much more!
DAY 7 h Drive to the Western corridor of the Serengeti
enjoying a game drive en route, lunch followed by an
afternoon game drive. Overnight at Kirawira, a luxury
tented camp in colonial style offering superb views over
the plains and a different insight into the wonderful safari
experience (approx. 62 miles).
DAY 8 h Light aircraft flight to Arusha for lunch, then
transfer to the airport for your return flight via Nairobi.
Alternatively, choose to extend your holiday with an
African beach break.