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This itinerary is for those who are pressed for time. Transport is by 4×4 safari vehicle in and out of the reserves. You will visit Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Step out into the vast open plains of Tanzania and you suddenly feel very, very small. And so you should. You’ve just joined one of the largest, wildest animal populations in the world. Wildebeest, monkey, antelope, lion, cheetah, crocodile, gazelle, and flamingo – they’re all out there.

We offer 5 different price ranges: camping location (basic), wildlife location, Sopa location, Serena location and the luxury location.

Itinerary: 5 nights

Day 1: Fly to Dar Es Salaam. On arrival proceed through customs and immigration and make your way to the domestic terminal for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. You will be met by our agents and transferred by road to Arusha (1/2 hour). Overnight stay at the Arusha Hotel (B&B).

Day 2: Depart from Arusha at 08h30 and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Game viewing and packed lunch by the hippo pool. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel or camp of your choice (Full board).

• Camping location: Karatu Camp Site *
• Wildlife location: Lake Manyara Hotel **
• Sopa location: Eunoto Lodge***
• Serena location: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ***
• Luxury location: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge *****

Day 3: Depart from Lake Manyara and drive to the Serengeti National Park for game viewing. Full board accommodation in the Serengeti National Park at the hotel or camp of your choice.

• Camping location: Karatu Camp Site *
• Wildlife location: Lake Manyara Hotel **
• Sopa location: Eunoto Lodge***
• Serena location: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ***
• Luxury location: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge *****

Day 4: Final game drive in the Serengeti en route to Ngorongoro for the Crater Tour with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel or camp of your choice (Full board).

• Camping location: Karatu Camp Site *
• Wildlife location: Lake Manyara Hotel **
• Sopa location: Eunoto Lodge***
• Serena location: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge ***
• Luxury location: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge *****

Day 5: After breakfast drive back to Arusha. Overnight stay at the Arusha Hotel (B&B).

Day 6: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport and flight out.

Prices include
International and internal Tanzania flights (ex Johannesburg), airport transfers, transportation to and from the parks in 4×4 safari vehicle with English speaking diver/guide with game drives and a Crater Tour. Camping fees and camping equipment see camping note below. All accommodation and meals as indicated. Not included
Visa fee, meals not indicated, drinks, tips, personal expenses, Christmas & New Year holiday supplements, Serengeti balloon safari, travel insurance and airport taxes.

Below is an approximate price per person sharing (October 2008):

Price per person sharing:

Camping location: USD3000; EUR2000;
Wildlife location: USD3500; EUR2250;
Sopa location: USD3500; Euro2000;
Serena location: USD3700; EUR2400;
Luxury location: USD6300; EUR4050;

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