Serval Safari - Arusha, Lake Natron, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Arusha

DAY 1: ARUSHA TO LAKE NATRON NATIONAL PARK

Just past Mto wa Mbu you'll leave the asphalted road; along the East African Rift Valley, the drive continues on adventurous slopes. The drive leads past Maasai villages and the holy mountain of the Maasai, the Ol Doinyo Lengai. Soon, the Maasai village Ngare Sero comes into sight, it is not far from the lake. The outlet Lake Natron is the home to a remarkable variety of birds, in particular about 2.5 million dwarf flamingos; the lake serves them as a regular breeding ground. The water is strongly saline and the basis of life for unicellular algae and bacteria, which are responsible for the planar red-brown to purple-violet colouring of the lake. The area around Lake Natron is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions in Africa. You will make a hike to the lake and then you visit the nearby waterfalls, a true oasis with awesome waters to swim.

Accommodation; Africa Safari Lake Natron or similar

Meals; (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

DAY 2: LAKE NATRON NATIONAL PARK TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

The endless plains of the Serengeti are next on your list & where the magic continues. It is the heart of a vast ecosystem, whose species-rich animal world is unique in the world. Annually, the great migration involves over 1.4 million gnus, almost 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, about 200,000 zebras and several thousand topi's during the rainy seasons to the areas with the greener and lush meadows. With about 3 million larger mammals, the Serengeti is the national park with the richest wildlife worldwide. Around two-thirds make up the above-mentioned animal species, furthermore, the park is the home to many other animal species, such as giraffe, buffalo, hyena, elephant or crocodile. Particularly large is the population of feline predators, about 3000 lions, a good 300 cheetahs and an estimated 400-700 leopards have their hunting ground here.

Accommodation; Moyo Tented Camp or similar

Meals; (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

DAY 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK

On this day you will descend over 600m into the crater to view wildlife for a half day’s safari tour. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can be seen here. After lunch, we will start ascending from the crater and head to the lodge for overnight.

Accommodation; Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge or similar

Meals; (Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast)

DAY 4: NGORONGORO NATIONAL PARK TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - DEPARTURE

Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The Park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. After the game drive, you will head to Arusha/JRO.

COST INCLUDES;

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional English-Speaking driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All flights during the tour
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

COST EXCLUDES;

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees