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ITINERARY
Day 1 - Depart
Fly from Heathrow to Arusha, arriving next day. Regional departures from around the UK are also available.
Day 2 - Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. On clearing customs and immigration formalities you will be met outside opposite the Arrivals Hall by our representative. He will assist you to your transfer vehicle for your transfer to the hotel. Overnight: Kibo Palace Hotel.
Day 3 - Tarangire
Morning at leisure with optional activities (payable direct). Safari briefing and lunch at the hotel. Then depart to Tarangire National Park. As you make your way out of Arusha, you leave the busy city behind, and the landscape gives way to vast plains dotted with grass thatched huts. It will be common to see young children tending to herds of cattle and sheep. In the distance, the imposing wall of the Great Rift Valley rises from the horizon. Afternoon arrival at the tented lodge located adjacent to the park for dinner and overnight. Tarangire National Park The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it and is known for its large herds of elephants and diverse wildlife. The park covers an area of 2,850 square kilometres and is home to over 550 bird species, as well as lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and many more animals. The park is also known for its baobab trees and picturesque views of the Maasai Steppe and the Rift Valley. It is a popular destination for wildlife safaris and outdoor adventure activities. Overnight: Tarangire Simba Lodge (lbreakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 4 - Ngorongoro
Morning game drive and lunch at the lodge. Then depart Tarangire Region, you drive through the surrounding bushland, passing small Maasai villages and farms. The road is mostly unpaved but well-maintained, with occasional bumps and dips. After about 20 minutes, you will reach the town of Makuyuni, where you will turn left onto the main road that leads to Lake Manyara, the Great African Rift Valley and onto Karatu town. This road is paved and in good condition, and it winds through lush green hills and valleys, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscapes. As you approach Karatu town, you will see small markets and shops along the roadside. Karatu town is a small and bustling town, known for its proximity to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and its vibrant local market. On arrival at your lodge check in and remainder of the day/evening at leisure. Overnight: Karatu Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 5 - Ngorongoro
Early departure from your lodge and enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Climb the back wall of the crater and continue to the rim of the crater and descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. You game drive in this paradise. With a space of only 102 square miles and a resident wildlife population of more than 30,000 mammals, there is a great chance that you might see all of the big five. A picnic lunch box is provided at a scenic location within the floor of the crater. In the afternoon, you return to the rim of the crater and continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight. Overnight: Karatu Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Day 6 - Beach
Drive back to Arusha (200 km) and have lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mombasa or Zanzibar. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your chosen beach hotel - prices here include a week on the beach but pretty much any duration is possible. Spend the next week relaxing on the beach.
Day 13 - Return
Return transfer to the airport for your flight back to the UK.
Notes
This is a group itinerary which operates with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different lodges used according to availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.
Hot Air Ballooning
Experience the thrill of a hot air balloon at down over the Masai Mara, available on this itinerary.
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