This trip is perfect for travelers who are short on time but want to experience the top parks in Northern Tanzania. The Bushbuck safari itinerary will take you to see the pink flamingoes at Lake Manyara, the herds of wildebeest and zebra on the savannahs of the Serengeti, and into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. You can expect to see the Big Five of Africa Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino, and Lion as well as many other animals and wildlife during this tour.
This itinerary offers an excellent balance of price and quality. Guests will stay in comfortable lodges near Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, as well as inside Serengeti National Park. An experienced driver-guide will lead you through the African bush, providing deeper insights into the wildlife and scenery you encounter along the way.
Regardless of your arrival time at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Easy Travel driver-guide will be ready to welcome you with a genuine smile. Sit back and unwind in the comfort of your vehicle as you embark on a scenic one-hour journey to your hotel in Arusha, proudly known as Tanzania’s ‘safari capital.’ Along the way, you’ll catch a glimpse of this vibrant and bustling city, setting the stage for your incredible adventure ahead. Depending on when you arrive, you might have the opportunity to attend your pre-safari briefing today; if not, rest assured it will be scheduled for the early morning tomorrow. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!
In the morning, after breakfast (around 7:30 AM), your safari guide will arrive at the hotel. After meeting your guide, you will head to Tarangire National Park, and by 10:00 AM, your first safari will begin!
In this park, you’ll have the opportunity to see a variety of wild Tanzanian animals, such as lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and more. However, it is most famous for its remarkable population of elephants, who tend to stay near their drinking source, the Tarangire River.
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This is the wild, natural environment, so your guide cannot guarantee the presence of specific animals. However, you can rest assured that he will do his best to find everything you’re hoping to see!
At lunchtime, you’ll receive a boxed meal, after which the safari will continue. In the evening, you’ll be transferred to your hotel near Lake Manyara. Enjoy the fantastic views of the Great Rift Valley right from your room window!
Additional notes:
Welcome to your first day on safari! We kindly ask you to pay special attention to the national park visitor rules and our company’s recommendations:
1. Vehicle Safety: It is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle during the safari, except in designated areas. Violating this rule may result in significant fines for the company, including the revocation of our license.
2. Off-Road Driving: Off-road driving is not allowed, as it can cause irreparable damage to the delicate balance of the park’s ecosystem.
3. Smoking Policy: Smoking is permitted during the safari, but please be extremely careful when extinguishing and disposing of cigarette butts, as they often cause fires in the savanna.
4. Vehicle Care: We kindly ask that you do not put your feet on the seats or sit on the backs of the safari vehicle’s seats, as such behavior can quickly damage the vehicle.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! Enjoy your safari experience!
On this day, it is best to leave the hotel as early as possible to maximize your chances of seeing the animals that are most active in the morning. Depending on whether you’d like to extend your safari time, breakfast can either be served at the hotel or packed in lunchboxes for you to enjoy on the go. At 7:00 AM, you will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and after about an hour, you will enter the crater.
Ngorongoro is one of the most famous and fascinating national parks in Tanzania, as it is home to the highest concentration of animal species per square kilometer. During your visit, you’ll have the chance to see buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and feline species like caracals and servals. The luckiest travelers may even spot a rhinoceros, whose population is rapidly declining.
By lunchtime, you will arrive at the lakeside, where you will be offered lunchboxes. Afterward, the safari will continue, and a few hours later, you will be transferred to Serengeti National Park.
Along the way, you can visit a memorial dedicated to two West German researchers, Bernhard and Michael Grzimek. Thanks to their efforts, Northern Tanzania’s National Parks have survived in their natural state until today. You can read their full story in the book “Serengeti Shall Not Die”, available on Amazon.com for USD 10–25.
In the evening, you will be transferred to a hotel located in the heart of the Serengeti Valley.
Today you will go to the most famous safari park in the world – Serengeti. This is one of the largest parks in Tanzania and has a large population of wildlife. Here, you are sure to see: lions, antelopes, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and zebras. There is a good chance of spotting cheetahs, serval cats and other rare animals of the African savannah. The Serengeti is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, chosen because of its important ecosystem, the dense population of animals and the annual Great Migration. Serengeti was the inspiration for Disney’s “Lion King” feature film, but life here is not a cartoon – it is pure, wild and beautiful. The day will take place in the central Serengeti, in a remarkably beautiful area called Seronera.
Your adventure continues in the central part of the Serengeti. Seronera is a huge space, brimming with life. It is impossible to view it all in one day; today, your guide will show you new places and interesting animals, so that you can get a full perspective of Serengeti’s Seronera. It is in the Serengeti that the rarest African animals live: rhinos, leopards, serval cats and caracals. This second day increases your chances of seeing these rare animals in the wild.
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out before your evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee. Let your manager know in advance if you need a late check-out.
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