DAY 1: MOUNT MERU HOTEL, ARUSHA
Arusha
Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.
Day Itinerary
On arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, clear with customs and immigration formalities, exit the arrival terminal and Met by AMA Safaris Tanzania representative. After introduction you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, Overnight at Mt Meru Hotel Bed & Breakfast
Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel
Situated at the foothills of Mount Meru in the city of Arusha, the Mount Meru Hotel is set on 15 acres of serene and lush landscape and surrounded by some of Africa’s most breathtaking vistas. The guest rooms include mini-refrigerators, tea and coffee making facilities, DSTV with Free view channels, and free Wi-Fi. With three on-site restaurants, as well as a bar and cigar lounge, guests are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining and drinking. Guests can unwind in the swimming pool, or enjoy rejuvenating massages and treatments at the Tulia Spa and Salon. The hotel also offers a golf course and a variety of convenience shops.
Basis
Bed & Breakfast
DAY 2: ESCARPMENT LUXURY LODGE, LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Lake Manyara National Park
Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with the Lake Manyara on its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats supporting an array of wildlife. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. The park supports 400 species of bird, and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Other species include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and Egyptian mongoose. Don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, drive to the Manyara National Park arriving in time for lunch., this park hosts among other species Buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Warthog, Eland, the Fringe – eared Oryx, Lesser and Greater Kudu, Gerenuk, and large numbers of Impalas, After lunch relaxation followed by an afternoon game viewing drive until sunset, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge – LDBB
Overnight: Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Escarpment Luxury Lodge is situated just outside Lake Manyara National Park within a narrow corridor formed by the looming cliffs of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and the shores of the beautiful lake.
The lodge offers a spreading deck surrounding the main lodge, ensuring breath-taking views of the lake and the gorge upon which the lodge is perched. Watch pelicans sweep the skies as you enjoy sundowners and see the sun slip down into the hills while listening to the sounds of Africa.
Basis
Full Board:- Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3: SERENGETI TORTILIS CAMP, SERONERA CENTRAL SERENGETI
Seronera
The Seronera region, in the central Serengeti, is set directly on the Great Migration route, and offers excellent viewing of this incredible annual phenomenon, when countless wildebeest flood across the plains. While migratory game populations fluctuate seasonally, Seronera is still a wildlife hotspot at other times of the year, sheltering the Big Five, among many other species. A number of small campsites provide accommodation and visitors can enjoy hot air balloon trips and walking safaris as well as guided game drives.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. Arrive in time for lunch at your camp, Afternoon game drive until sunset, all meals and overnight at Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Overnight: Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Named after the distinctive Tortilis tree of the Serengeti, this tented camp combines comfort with the sense of wilderness, the sense of freedom, the sense of being ‘right there’, as you relax after the excitement of the day. Set in the heart of nature, the camp is designed to look after you while you tune in to the very heartbeat of Africa: the sounds, the scents, the sights of Serengeti’s ‘endless plains’ could not be closer. Dine, sleep, relax and know that the best of Africa’s natural wonders is knocking gently on your door.
Staying in a tent may not immediately suggest comfort, but Serengeti Tortilis Camp will surprise you. Each tent is designed with your relaxation in mind, equipped with comfortable king-size or twin beds and featuring en suite facilities such as shower, hand-basin and flush toilet. Fully-lit by solar lights, you’ll soon forget that you’re in a tent, forget that you’re in the Serengeti.
Basis
Full Board:- Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4: SERENGETI TORTILIS CAMP, SERONERA CENTRAL SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, spend the day with morning and afternoon game drives at the Serengeti or you may opt to leave with a packed lunch from you lodge and proceed for a full day of game viewing, dinner and overnight at
Serengeti Tortilis Camp – LDBB
Basis
Full Board:- Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 5: NGORONGORO FARM HOUSE, KARATU
Karatu
Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will inevitably pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional Iraqw homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and elephants caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming physical beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Arrive at the lodge for lunch, have an afternoon game drive until sunset thereafter drive to the lodge for dinner and
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House / Farm House Valley Lodge – LDBB
Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland. Ngorongoro Farm House was inaugurated on February 20th 2003, and is offering 52 room cottages, 49 standard rooms and 3 suite rooms, all with ample space inside, built on the style of an old colonial farm and rustically decorated with local materials and full of details of good taste, with the purpose of offering our clients an imaginary journey to the life of the days gone.
Basis
Full Board:- Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 6: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, arrive at Arusha Coffee Lodge for an early lunch, thereafter you will proceed to the nearby Arusha airport for your scheduled flight to beach destination or back to your home country.
Basis
Breakfast
