8 Day Luxury Tents and Lodge Safari (Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire)

Day 1 – Arriving at Kilimanjaro airport.  Transfer to Arusha town. Overnight at Ilboru Safari Lodge

Feel yourself at one with the African environment without compromising modern comforts. Then, imagine you are nested within a mature and colorful surrounding. You are visualizing Ilboru, where we have taken the trouble out of local tradition and the repetition out of accommodation. The result: a sanctuary that leaves you content on every level.
Rest easy. We will cover all needed details for your stay and beyond. If you have special dietary requirements or requests, we are happy to cater to your needs. If you have any handicapped requirements we will assist you. Simply let us know how we can further accommodate you..

Day 2 – Early morning departure for Lake Manyara National Park
(about 1 ½ hour drive from Arusha)

Full days game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Endoro Lodge located not far from Lake Manyara National Park

We, at Endoro Lodge, provide you with the finest accommodations and service available in Tanzania. We believe everyone is entitled to  Privacy, Tranquility and Elegance, and nothing is more important to us than your comfort and pleasure.

Day 3 – After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Perched on the rim of the collapsed volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater, a world heritage site, is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. It has the most magnificent views over the crater floor, which is home to vast herds of buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, the rare and endangered black rhino, elephant, cheetah, leopard, lion and herds of gazelle and wildebeest.
Its position on the Eastern rim allows the most spectacular and uninterrupted views of the sunset.

Afternoon walk on the rim of the crater (optional).

Relaxation at the lodge. Dinner and overnight here.

Day 4 – Early morning descend into the crater.

Half day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.

Afternoon game drive to Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge 

The vast and spectacular Serengeti is the epitome of most people's vision of wild Africa; its endless rolling plains perfectly define the meaning of its name in the Maasai language - Seregenget or Siringitu means the place where the land moves on forever.

Seronera is one of the most important spots of Serengeti National Park, where you can witness an actual kill in the flesh. This area is in the heart of the Serengeti, where all game drives, balloon safaris, and catching planes take place. Seronera Wildlife Lodge is located on the migratory route, and it provides front-seat viewing of this extraordinary natural phenomenon.

Seronera Wildlife Lodge is artfully constructed around a rocky outcrop from glass and wood elements, perfectly blending into its surrounding; next to the lodge, several waterholes attract, day and night, the most amazing animals, providing a unique opportunity for a close encounter with the Big Five. Seronera Lodge is only 5 minutes from the departing point of the hot air balloon safaris, which offer a thrilling bird's-eye wildlife perspective of the vast plains of The Serengeti.

Day 5 – Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge 

Day 6 – After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.

Game drive on the way as you leave Serengeti

Stop at Olduvai Gorge

Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site also known as "The Cradle of Mankind”, is a steep-sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley that stretches through eastern Africa. It is in the eastern Serengeti Plains in northern Tanzania and is about 48 km. (30 mi) long. It is located 45 km. from the Laetoli archaeological site. The name is a misspelling of Oldupai Gorge, which was adopted as the official name in 2005. Oldupai is the Masai word for the wild sisal plant ansevieria ehrenbergii, which grows in the gorge.

Olduvai Gorge is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world and has been instrumental in furthering the understanding of early human evolution. This site was occupied by homo habilis approximately 1.9 million years ago, paranthropus boisei 1.8 million years ago, and homo erectus 1.2 million years ago. Homo sapiens are dated to have occupied the site 17,000 years ago.

This site is also significant in showing increased developmental and social complexities in hominins. Evidence of this is shown in the production and use of stone tools, which indicates the increase in cognitive capacities. There is also evidence indicating the practices of both scavenging and hunting, which is highlighted by the evidence of gnaw marks predating cut marks, and comparisons on percentages of meat versus plant in the early hominid diet. Furthermore, the collection of tools and animal remains in a central area is evidence of increases in social interaction and communal activity.

Dinner and overnight at Maramboi Tented Camp.

Tarangire Maramboi Tented Camp, close to the the shores of Lake Manyara and
located on the migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire. A 25,000 hectares
concession area set aside for conservation by the local Maasai Community.
There are 20 tents & 10 lodge rooms at Maramboi Tented Camp, each with an
en-suite and private verandah.

The main house offers spectacular views, endless vistas of rolling golden grassland and palm lined desert between Tarangire and Manyara Lake.
Located on an elegant elevated wood platform with thatched roofing, encircled by majestic palm trees.

Day 7 – Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Osupuko Lodge

Tarangire Osupuko Lodge owners and the whole family welcomes you to the beautiful land of Tanzania; the land of strong unity, peace, love, wildlife and adventure. Tarangire National Park is famously known as, “Bird Watchers’ Paradise” which will never leave your mind! Huge heards of elephants grazing along the escarpment which is adjacent to the life-stream of the park; Tarangire River will make your visit to our lodge a unique experience.

Day 8 – After breakfast, game drive on the way as you head back to Arusha for the night.

Dinner and overnight at African Tulip hotel.

The African Tulip is an elegant and charming Luxury Boutique Hotel located along Serengeti Road right in the heart of Arusha. A warm and friendly welcome awaits guests who want to experience the best of Tanzanian hospitality. The hotel has been designed with safari travelers, business persons, families, honeymooners, elite and leisure travelers in mind. It has amenities of convenience whilst offering a high standard of luxury. The hotel has 29 guest rooms. The rooms are individually and stylishly decorated using warm African tones. A lot of African material and local art has been used reflecting the common thread that runs throughout the hotel which is one of consistence and quality.

Explore the possibilities, see the sights, savour the experience, live the dream, on the trip of your lifetime.

Experience Tanzania.

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