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7 Days Perfect First Safari

6 Nights / 7 Days

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Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha & Lake Manyara National Park
The Perfect First Safari
This seven day guided tour is a perfect first safari. You鈥檒l explore some of the most glorious of African lands, including the magnificence of the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater as well as the lesser-known and more select of the Tanzanian parks like Arusha and Lake Manyara National Park. From day one you鈥檒l be encompassed by nature in all her beauty 鈥� a landscape like no other, big, bold skies and a dizzying array of wildlife and flora. You鈥檒l get up close with lions, gaze on the pink haze of flamingo shimmering on a soda lake, learn to pick out submerging hippos and spot so many species of birds that you鈥檒l lose count. With comfortable camps, delicious food and accompanied by an experienced, friendly guide, this seven day Tanzanian safari is perfect for you if you鈥檇 like to experience the best that nature has to offer.

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Day 1 : Moshi/Arusha/Airport to Arusha National Park

You鈥檒l kick off your adventure early in the morning heading off to the beguiling 鈥� and often overlooked - Arusha National Park. Arusha is a jewel of Tanzania, with a diversity of plant and animal life that will take your breath away. You鈥檒l explore the shores of tranquil Lake Momella which reflects the colors of the sky in her still waters, and you鈥檒l experience the vibrancy of the bronzed bush where the Ngurduto Crater buffalo, waterbuck, giraffe, warthogs, zebra and gazelle busy themselves. These are resident throughout the year so you鈥檙e bound to see a different animal everywhere you turn. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha but there is a good chance of spotting them, too. You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to set out on foot for fascinating stroll 鈥� it鈥檚 a totally different sensation feeling Africa鈥檚 vibrant pulse through the soles of your shoes. At a slower pace, you can really begin to understand Africa. You鈥檒l get up close and personal to the flora and fauna but you鈥檒l stay safe, accompanied by an armed ranger who will guide you through lush forest to the clear springs of a sparkling waterfall. Arusha National Park鈥檚 rangers are extremely knowledgeable, and as you walk you鈥檒l learn so much about the biodiversity of the park 鈥� and suddenly you鈥檒l spot a tribe of black and white colobus monkeys, famous in the park for their acrobatics. You鈥檒l spend overnight in a camp close to the park, where you鈥檒l relax and enjoy a delicious dinner under a sky ablaze with stars before a restful sleep.
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Day 2 : Arusha National Park to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu

After awakening to a still African dawn, you鈥檒l energise yourself with a hearty breakfast before heading off to the Tarangire National Park, named after the river which flows across the park and is the only source of water for the animals during the dry season. It鈥檚 an undulating landscape, scattered with Baobab trees and high grasses and its mixture of vegetation is unique in the Northern safari lands.Tarangire is famous for its birdlife: over 550 species make their homes here including the endearing yellow-collared lovebird. The Tarangire swamps have the most breeding species in one habitat in the world. If you鈥檙e lucky, you鈥檒l spot Omo, the white giraffe who has a genetic condition called leucism: she鈥檚 perfectly healthy, just almost-perfectly white! Of course, if you don鈥檛 see Omo you鈥檒l see a remarkable selection of wildlife including elephant, lions, warthogs, impala, cheetah,buffalo,and baboons. After a fascinating day in this beautiful park you鈥檒l head off to Mto wa Mbu and reach the campsite in the late afternoon. You鈥檒l have a chance to relax, absorb the sights and finish the evening with a tasty dinner before resting up, ready for tomorrow鈥檚 adventure.
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Day 3 : Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Your Serengeti adventure begins here. After a good breakfast, you鈥檒l drive to the world famous Serengeti National Park. It鈥檚 world-famous for a reason: it鈥檚 home to the world's largest concentration of wildlife including zebra, gazelle, lions, wildebeest, elephant and giraffe. It鈥檚 also one of the points of the seasonal migration of wildebeest, which is an awesome sight in the truest sense of the word. Serengeti means 'The land that moves on forever' and you can see why: the Serengeti flows with a never-ending wave of movement and a buzz of activity. You鈥檒l stop for a well-earned break for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), gazing down on the incredible views while you eat and preparing yourself for your adventures deeper into the park. The evening will see you settled in Serengeti Camp, enjoying an appetizing dinner, watching a golden and pink sunset and picking out the first stars as they appear in the darkening sky. Tomorrow you鈥檝e a whole day exploring Serengeti further.
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Day 4 : Serengeti National Park

You鈥檒l start your day at the center of the majestic Serengeti. After a nourishing breakfast, you鈥檒l continue your journey into the plains on a full-day game drive that will give you the opportunity to spot hundreds of the diverse animals that find their home within the Serengeti鈥檚 endless plains. If you鈥檙e especially excited to see animals extremely close up, you won鈥檛 forget today. You鈥檒l likely see all the animals that make this park famous only a few feet away from you. Lions, leopard, cheetah and water buffalo up close 鈥� there are no words to describe the feeling of closeness to animals so beautiful and so wild. You鈥檒l also have the chance to gaze on some of the park鈥檚 lesser known but equally fascinating animals including the majestic eland, the clever hyena, graceful gazelle, stolid crocodiles, and of course giraffe, zebra, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos and antelope. If you visit at the right time of the year you鈥檒l witness one of the modern natural wonders of the world 鈥� the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. You鈥檒l spend the night at the campsite in Seronera, well known for animal sightings.
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Day 5 : Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

You鈥檒l be up with before dawn on an early morning game drive, the air crisp and keen and the sky brightening from indigo to golden pink and finally to hyacinth blue as we explore. The park is waking up and is alive with the calls of the animals. This is a time for tracking 鈥� predators have left their tracks overnight, and we鈥檒l follow. As dawn breaks, the birds鈥� melodies begin to harmonize, the early morning air starts to warm and you鈥檒l hear different calls as other animals start their day. You鈥檒l add to yesterday鈥檚 collection of sightings: perhaps today you鈥檒l see more hippos; perhaps a troop of monkeys or family of mongoose will grab your attention. After such an early start you鈥檒l be looking forward to a delicious lunch, which will be served at the park. In the afternoon, you鈥檒l start your Ngorongoro adventure by heading off to the Simba Campsite located at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater itself. You鈥檒l spend the evening enjoying a tasty dinner and relaxing under the stars.
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Day 6 : Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu

After an early but delicious breakfast you鈥檒l travel into the Crater, which is known as 鈥淎frica鈥檚 Garden of Eden鈥�; its unique geological formation is at the root of its diversity. Because the crater sides are a barrier to many species migrating in or out, the crater is packed full of wildlife, and there鈥檚 an excellent chance of spotting Africa鈥檚 Big Five today. You could also encounter vultures, zebra, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts geese, and storks and pink clouds of flamingo, too. Your experienced guide will ensure that you discover all the glorious wonders of nature in this unique place. You鈥檒l rest at Fanaka Camp overnight before your journey to the wonders of Lake Manyara National Park.
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Day 7 : Lake Manyara National Park to Moshi

Your day starts with a healthy, filling breakfast and then you鈥檒l head off to the Lake Manyara National Park, which extends for miles along the emerald base of the gold-flecked Rift Valley escarpment. The park is a patchwork of forest, arid scrubland and soda lake and a paradise for bird lovers. The forest is alive with the birdsong and flittering with the antics of monkeys in the forest canopy; giraffe roam the savannah and lions loll in trees, resting in the shade, while hippo families submerge themselves in the waters of the soda lake. You鈥檒l enjoy a delicious picnic lunch served in the park before our drive back to Moshi, where your safari adventure ends. We can arrange for a transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport on request.
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