10 Days Tanzania Wildlife Discovery Tour Package

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Priced From: $4,895  pp dbl. occ. 
Dates: Jan - Mar, Jun - Dec

Tanzania is a treasure trove of wildlife in an unspoiled terrain. For the traveller who wants to see the best this country has to offer, your journey includes the famed Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a bird's eye view of Tanzania's famous park - seeing the Serengeti's vast plains from a hot air balloon is an unforgettable experience.

Day 3: Arusha/Tarangire National Park
Your exciting safari begins today as you travel by road to Tarangire National Park and on to your lodge. After settling in, you have an opportunity to observe some of the local wildlife on a short afternoon game drive. Tarangire has an exceptional elephant population and the highest recorded number of breeding bird species of any habitat in the world. This evening, enjoy a special welcome dinner.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D

Day 4: Tarangire National Park
Your safari continues today as morning and afternoon game drives take you through the varied landscapes of Tarangire. Baobab tree forests, swamps and acacia-dotted plains are the backdrop for some of Africa's more rare species. On morning and afternoon game drives, see some of Tarangire's resident wildlife, including eland, fringe-eared oryx, giraffe, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, the elusive wild dog and greater kudu.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge B L D

Day 5: Tarangire/Lake Manyara National Park/ Ngorongoro Crater
Travel overland to Lake Manyara National Park,which contains five different wildlife habitats: grasslands, forests, marshlands, scrubland and parklands with acacia trees. This small but rich park is home to lion and great herds of elephant, allowing exceptional views and photographic opportunities. Stop at Gibb's Farm for a farm-fresh lunch and continue to one of the most magnificent wildlife arenas in all of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater. Considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world, the crater is a 2,000-foot deep caldera created by the collapsed cone of a volcano and contains a hidden world of wildlife. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater's rim, which offers spectacular views across this natural amphitheater.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Today, you drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most fascinating wildlife areas. Up to 12 miles in diameter, the crater's short grass prairies are an ideal haven for animals and you may see many species, including lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa's most endangered species, is a resident here. Bird lovers are sure to enjoy their time in the crater as well. Here you can view flamingo and other birds sharing the shallow waters as they move from one grazing ground to another. You may also see Maasai herdsmen driving their cattle. The crater is in their territory, and the Maasai continue to coexist with wildlife as they have for centuries; visit one of their villages for firsthand insight into this unique way of life. Your game drive includes a picnic lunch. At the end of the day, enjoy sundowner cocktails, sharing thrilling memories of the wildlife and scenery you were fortunate enough to witness.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge B L D

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
Leaving the Ngorongoro Crater, head west to Serengeti National Park, stopping at Olduvai Gorge en route. Here the Leakey family made many of the fossil discoveries, including the Zinj skull, which have identified man's remote ancestors in East Africa. Descend into the gorge and enjoy a privately guided visit of this most famous archaeological site. From here, you continue your drive into the arid and spectacular country of Serengeti National Park and on to your lodge. This afternoon, set off on your first game drive in the park. Famed throughout Africa and around the world, Serengeti National Park's 10,000 square miles support every type of animal found in the region: lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, giraffe, topi and countless others. Each year, the Serengeti is the scene of the spectacular wildebeest and zebra migration, when millions of these animals make their annual trek in search of fresh grasses.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D

Day 8: Serengeti National Park
This morning at dawn, embark on an unforgettable hot air balloon ride over the great plains of the Serengeti, as the animals are just beginning to stir. Spend another exciting day in the Serengeti, exploring its widely varied terrain and the equally varied species that inhabit it. Later this afternoon, enjoy a game drive timed to coincide with the hours of peak animal activity. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a memorable Farewell to Africa dinner — a perfect opportunity to toast your journey and share experiences.
Serengeti Sopa Lodge B L D

Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/USA or Canada
Fly to Arusha and have the use of a dayroom until your evening international flight.
Arusha Coffee Lodge (dayroom) B L

Day 10: USA or Canada
Connect with your homebound flight.

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