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7-Day Follow the Gnu

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Overview

This seven-day Africa Wildlife Safari specifically includes all the national parks of the Northern Circuit; the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Lake Manyara National park.

With the chance to experience different activities done during your safari, this specific African safari and travel itinerary has been designed for visitors who want to see it all! This trip is also ideal for photographers who like to see a lot of wildlife and stunning panoramas.
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Arusha & Free Time

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Arrive in Arusha & Free Time

Today, you'll touch down at the Kilimanjaro International Airport where your driver will be waiting to take you to the bright and bustling city of Arusha - the gateway to Tanzania. Arusha is the beating heart of the wild – the last port of civilisation before heading out into dense jungles and rich savannah plains. The markets of Arusha burst with colour, throng with locals and the numerous cafes sell dark coffee from the plantations; you'll have the rest of the day to explore after checking in.

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    Accommodation

    Mount Meru Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Free Time in ArushaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa (formerly Lake Duluti Serena Hotel)

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    Destinations

    Arusha

Day 2

Travel from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

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Travel from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Today, you'll start a beautiful journey across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Although small in dimension, the park has breathtaking scenery and lush acacia forest, giant figs and mahogany trees. It's also home to a growing population of baboons and blue monkeys. Permanent residents also include giraffes, elephants, impalas and a huge amount of buffaloes. The lake is also home to a large number of hippos.

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    Accommodation

    Ngorongoro Farm House4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Lake Manyara National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Arusha to Lake Manyara

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Arusha

    Arusha Region

    Karatu

Day 3

Travel from Manyara through Serengeti National Park on Game Drive

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Travel from Manyara through Serengeti National Park on Game Drive

Today, you'll drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards the Ngorongoro Conservation area, with spectacular Crater view, on the way to the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. There is a chance to see all the Big Five. You will enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Once finished at the Serengeti National Park, you will head to your accommodation for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Mapito Tented Camp3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Serengeti National Park Game Drive

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Karatu

    Mara Region

    Serengeti

Day 4

Another Day, Another Game Drive in the Serengeti National Park

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Another Day, Another Game Drive in the Serengeti National Park

Today, you'll be lucky enough to spend yet another full day exploring the Serengeti National Park. This is also the place of choice to look for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas and many smaller animals together with more than 500 species of birds. You'll head out after breakfast on your safari game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch out on the plains and return to the lodge in time for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Mapito Tented Camp3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Serengeti

    Mara Region

Day 5

Travel from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

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Travel from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

In the late afternoon, the adventure continues when you travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After an early breakfast, you'll depart towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself, although long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time.

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    Accommodation

    Ngorongoro Serena Lodge4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Serengeti National Park Game Drive

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Serengeti

    Mara Region

    Singida Region

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Travel Back to Arusha

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Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Travel Back to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the wonders of the natural world. The crater spreads for 102 square miles and has 2,000-foot-high walls, making it virtually a Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the Black Rhino. In the afternoon, you'll return to Arusha for your final night.

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    Accommodation

    Mount Meru Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Singida Region

    Arusha Region

    Arusha

Day 7

Departure from Kilimanjaro Airport

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Departure from Kilimanjaro Airport

This morning, you'll enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. When you are ready, you will be transferred back to the airport.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Arusha

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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