Peak, Savannah & Lake Tour



Peak, Savannah & Lake Tour
Best time to travel: June to Mid-O.
Duration: 14 Days 13 Nights
National Parks: West Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Victoria.
Type of accommodation: Lodge and Tented Camp
Itinerary Overview
This 14-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s stunning landscapes, from West Kilimanjaro to Serengeti and Lake Victoria. Explore Tarangire’s elephants, Manyara’s tree-climbing lions, and Ngorongoro’s Big Five. Witness the Great Migration in Serengeti, enjoy a boat tour at Lake Victoria, and visit Maasai villages. The tour ends with a scenic flight to Arusha or Zanzibar. Accommodations include lodges and tented camps, ensuring a comfortable and immersive safari experience in some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations
Highlights:
Day 1: Arrival activity:
On your arrival at the airport, meet and greet with our representative transfer to West Kilimanjaro for either Lunch or dinner depend on your arrival time. West Kilimanjaro, in northern Tanzania, lies on the western slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering stunning views of the mountain and the surrounding savannah. It’s rich in wildlife, including elephants, giraffes Gazelles and Gerenuk antelope and is a popular area for eco-tourism, cultural visits, and conservation projects. Overnight at Kambi ya Tembo Tented Lodge (FB/full board)
Distance: 88 km Time: 2.5 hour
Day 2: Kambi ya Tembo – Kilimanjaro Mountain Day Tour Trekking.
The morning of this day after breakfast you will drive to Kilimanjaro National Park for a day Trekking tour to Mt. Kilimanjaro with 45 km distance from the lodge to the park gate. This activity will take you three to four hours depending on how feat you are accompanied by a mountain guide. Normally you can go up two to three thousand meters high. While on mountain forest there are wildlife viewing chances such as Monkey and baboons, Elephants or buffalo can also be observed. Letter drive back to the lodge for lunch then take a rest later in the evening you will have game drive around also a Maasai village visit is essential.
Overnight at Kambi ya Tembo Tented Lodge (FB/Full board)
Distance: 80 to 120 km Day Distance Time: Day distance.
Day 3: West Kilimanjaro via Chemka Hot spring – Tarangire Burunge Lodge
Today we head to Tarangire for overnight via Chemka Hot spring. Chemka Hot Spring is a natural oasis with crystal-clear, warm geothermal waters. Surrounded by lush greenery, it's a popular spot for swimming and relaxation. The spring's water originates from underground volcanic activity, making it unique in East Africa. We will have a swimming stop of
2 to 3 hours and lunch hire then after we continue with our drive towards Arusha then Tarangire area.
Overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge (FB/Full board) for three nights.
Distance: 267 km Day distance. Time: 10 hours day distance.
Day 4 & 5: Tarangire National Park.
Game drive in Tarangire National Park for two days. The Park is renowned for its vast elephant population, with herds of up to 3500 roaming in and out of the park. The park features iconic baobab trees and diverse landscapes, including swamps, rivers, and savannahs. It's a haven for birdwatchers, hosting over 550 bird species. During the dry season, the Tarangire River is a crucial water source, attracting a wide range of wildlife. The park offering a more intimate safari experience with abundant wildlife sightings. Overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge (FB/Full board).
Distance: 90-100 km Time: Day distance.
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu:
We now leave to Lake Manyara National Park which is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. The park’s alkaline lake attracts thousands of flamingos, creating a stunning pink spectacle. It’s a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 400 species recorded. The park’s diverse habitats include underground water forest and acacia woodland. Although smaller than other parks, it hosts a variety of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, and giraffes. The park's scenic beauty is enhanced by the dramatic backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment. Overnight at Tloma Mountain Lodge (FB/Full board). For two nights.
Distance: 150 km Day distance. Time: 8-9 hours.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu:
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, harboring a dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five. The area is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, combining wildlife conservation with Maasai pastoralist. The crater floor’s diverse ecosystems, from forests to lakes, support over 25,000 large mammals. The area’s unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and abundant wildlife makes it one of Africa’s most remarkable destinations. Depending on weather and season your safari guide will advise best time for game drive. You will have a half day of the Crater tour then drive back to your lodge. Overnight at Tloma Mountain Lodge (FB/Full board).
Distance: 120 km Day distance. Time: 6 hours
Day 8: Karatu – Serengeti National Park:
On your way to Serengeti you will pass again by Ngorongoro Conservation Area where breath taking landscapes, savanna and endless Maasai villages are wait. Serengeti is world-renowned for its annual Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeests, along with zebras and gazelles, traverse its plains in search of fresh grazing. The park's vast savannahs support an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. It’s also home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of predators. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti offers unparalleled opportunities to witness the raw beauty and drama of nature. Overnight at Osotua Tented Camp (FB/Full board). Central Serengeti.
Distance: 170 km Day distance. Time: 7-9 hours depending wildlife viewing.
Day 9 & 10: Serengeti National Park – Lake Victoria:
Today we drive to Lake Victoria. On your arrival you will have a rest followed by a night stay then next day with boat tour and bird watching including local village visiting. The Lake is known as the largest lake in Africa and the world's second-largest freshwater lake by surface area, spans Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya. Covering 68,800 square kilometers, it is the source of the White Nile, a key tributary of the Nile River. The lake supports over 200 species of fish, most notably Nile perch and tilapia, crucial for local economies. Its home to diverse wildlife and ecosystems but faces threats from pollution, invasive species like water hyacinth, and overfishing. Named after Queen Victoria by explorer John Hanning Speke in 1858, it holds significant cultural and historical importance for surrounding communities. Overnight at Speke Bay lodge (FB/Full board). For two nights.
Distance: 140 km from central Serengeti Day distance. Time: 8 hours while with game drive from the park.
Day 11, 12 & 13: Lake Victoria- Serengeti National Park:
Drive back to Serengeti National Park for three nights and four days. You will have three full days of game drive in the Serengeti depending on wildlife movement and weather your guide will make every day plan for you to do game drives with either morning and evening game drives. You will have a good time to enjoy the beauty of Serengeti with its all genuine natural landscape and wild life. The Seronera area, which is the central Serengeti is the heart of Serengeti National Park. It offers diverse wildlife year-round, including lions, leopards, elephants, and cheetahs. Famous for the Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains between the month of May, June, December and January, Seronera River, providing water for animals during the dry season. The area's open savannah and acacia woodlands create an iconic safari landscape. Overnights at Osotua Tented Camp (FB/Full board).
Distance: 140 km on day 11 while driving back. The other days is unknown. Time: 9 hours.
Day 14: Fly to Arusha – JRO (End of the Tour):
This day in the Morning you will set off from your Camp to Seronera Air strip for the Flight back to Arusha which is around 1 hour flight to Arusha or direct to Zanzibar or lunch then later drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight depending on your plan. End of the Tour.
What’s Included:
- Flying doctor fee. (Medical evacuation)
- Accommodation at your arrival in (fb/full board) basis
- Accommodation while on safari in full board basis
- Professional safari guide (either in languages: English, Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese e t c)
- Transfers from & to the airport
- Private 4X4 Safari Vehicle with opened roofed, AC power invertor
- All park fee, crater Service fees
- Unlimited pure bottled drinking water for entire safari
- All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
What’s Excluded:
- Travel Insurance.
- Increasing of Park fees & Government Taxes when applicable.
- Maasai village visit 50 $ per vehicle
- All items of personal Nature.
- Travel Insurance.
- Tips & Gratuity,
- Local & International flight
Price:
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