8-TÄGIGE KOMFORT-SAFARIS IN TANSANIA

Tag 1: Tarangire-Nationalpark? Ihre Safari beginnt um 8:00 Uhr mit der Abholung von Ihrem Hotel in Moshi oder Arusha. Sobald alle an Bord sind, fahren Sie zum Tarangire-Nationalpark. Die 150 km lange Fahrt von Arusha dauert etwa 3 Stunden. Dieser Nationalpark ist berühmt für seine abwechslungsreichen Landschaften und neun Vegetationszonen. Schon zu Beginn der Safari werden Sie von den gigantischen, jahrhundertealten Affenbrotbäumen begrüßt, die selbst Tiere wie die Giraffe winzig aussehen lassen. Die Safari dauert bis in den Nachmittag und beinhaltet einen Picknickstopp. Der 3.000 km² große Park verdankt seinen Namen dem Tarangire-Fluss, der durch ihn fließt. Dieser Fluss zieht eine große Vielfalt an Tieren an, und Sie können zahlreiche Elefanten, Giraffen, Löwen, Antilopen und Zebras beobachten. Mit etwas Glück können Sie den Baumpython und den Langhals-Gerek entdecken. Der Tarangire-Nationalpark beherbergt die größte Elefantenpopulation und bietet Ihnen die einzigartige Gelegenheit, Familienbeziehungen zu beobachten. Halten Sie diese herrliche Landschaft mit Ihrer Kamera fest. Nach der Safari kehren Sie zu Ihrem Camp/Ihrer Lodge zurück, wo Sie ein köstliches Abendessen erwartet. Nach einer erholsamen Nachtruhe können Sie das Abenteuer des nächsten Tages genießen.
Tag 2: Tarangire - Serengeti-Nationalpark
� The excitement for today will be quite high as you make your way into the most celebrated wildlife park in the world � The Serengeti. After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti, means endless plains in the maasai language and watching the grassland stretch out as far as the eye can see and eventually merging with the sky at the horizon is an absolutely breath-taking view. With an overall land area of 14,763 Square kilometres, it puts our notion about distance to shame. The Serengeti also houses the glorious �Big 5� (elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard). Along with the �Big 5�, a very pleasant sighting would be one of Africa�s most beautiful animal � The Impala. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti, known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti�s species. In Seronera, one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. You must also look out for the Serengeti �Kopjes� which are massive boulders of granite standing in a sea of grass. They provide ample shelter to a large variety of flora and fauna. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a delicious dinner and a good night�s rest in your accommodations
� Day 3: Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti to North Serengeti)
Starting by 8AM after a breakfast, you will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park and move towards the northern part. The enroute game drive towards the Kogatende region will offer mild action from resident game. As you approach the northern part of the Serengeti, you will notice the terrain change from the usual plain grassland to a more hilly and broken terrain. The northern region offers a variety of resident game such zebras, topi, gazelle, buffaloes, leopards and lions. A picnic lunch will be taken during the day long drive itself. Based on the time of your arrival you will be able to spend a few hours by the Mara River. The eventful day comes to an end with a delicious dinner and a good night�s rest in your accommodation.
Day 4 & 5: North Serengeti National Park
As usual, you will finish breakfast and begin your day by 08:00am . In the months between mid-June to September the migration can be found in this region. From mid-June to September, the Mara River in this region offers the most dramatic river crossing of the great migration. Fierce, deep and heavily rain fed river takes an enormous toll on the migrating wildebeest. Watching the wildebeest surging through the torrential flow, some drowning and a few falling prey to lurking crocodiles is an unforgettable sight. If it�s your lucky day you will be able to witness this natural wonder and watch nature take its course. Tracing the great migration, you might even move towards the Lobo valley. The pristine lobo valley is scattered with woodlands, plains, hills and famous granite Kopjes. It offers enormous amount of big cat game with lions, leopards and cheetah in plenty. During the dry season, the permanent water sources in the valley attract plenty of resident and migratory animals, resulting in excellent game viewing. During the full day game drive, you will have a stop where you can have your picnic lunch. The day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a good rest in your choice of accommodation.
Day 6: Central Serengeti National Park (North Serengeti to Central Serengeti)
Starting your day at the routine time of 8AM after breakfast,today you will head south towards the central Serengeti. The four hours� drive to the Centre of Serengeti will offer mild enroute game. The drive south from the Mara river valley takes you through hill country, the Lobo area, woodlands and then back into the Seronera terrain. The central portion of the Serengeti � known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife of the Serengeti�s species. As you make your way into the Seronera region, you will begin to notice the hilly and broken terrain altering into plain grasslands. In Seronera one must really look out for the many lion prides that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion prides provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. A picnic lunch will be served during the day long drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a tasty dinner and a night rest in your accommodation. The next day you will head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 7: Serengeti National Park � Ngorongoro
Today your safari will begin at 09:00am, and you will head out for a short game drive in the Serengeti after breakfast. After completing a half day game drive along with a picnic lunch, we will branch out and head towards the Ngorongoro crater rim. The 75-km drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim will take about 2.5 hours, with mild game action to see on the way. The crater is one of Africa�s impressive geological attraction and supreme mecca of wilderness. The eventful day comes to an end with a delicious dinner and rest in your choice of accommodation. Get a rest and refuel yourself, for the following day you will descend into the massive crater.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater tour
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start depending on the arrangement. You should be descending at around 6:30AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro crater is the world�s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 square kilometres with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour tour drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal actions. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. After the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha or Moshi by the end of the day. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid farewell to your team.
Price Includes
� Airport Pickup and Drop - Off
� Extended 4 x 4 luxury safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
� Professional safari English speaking guide (different languages on request
� Overnight stays in Luxury Lodges, Tented Camps OR Budget Camping Area
� Meals according to the itinerary
� Mineral water on all days
� All mentioned activities
� All park entrances fees
� All government taxes
� Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergence evacuations
Price Excludes
� Flights (International)
� Alcoholic and soft drinks
� Tips for safari guide
� Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc.
� Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
� Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
� Government imposed increase of taxes and /or park fees
� Meals while in Hotel