Tanzania Lodge Safari

Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Discover the bright lights and bustling streets of Nairobi, East Africa's biggest city. Get to know this modern capital with its vibrant markets, cosmopolitan restaurants and atmospheric bars. The fascinating National Museum is a great option for those who arrive early.

Day 2 Lake Manyara National Park

Leave the skyscrapers behind and embark on an adventure into the African wilderness. Cross the border and head to Lake Manyara. Try and spot the legendary tree-climbing lions and watch out for the herds of zebras, wildebeest and buffaloes that roam the surrounding plains. The park's picturesque lake is also a popular haunt for many bird species including flamingos and pelicans. Savour the stunning views of the Rift Valley from the hotel, which is dramatically located on the very edge of its vertiginous western escarpment.

Days 3-4 Serengeti National Park

The golden grasses of the Serengeti stretch as far as the eye can see. Venture across the plains and around the distinct kopjes (rocky outcrops) to uncover the many animals that call this park home. Explore the plains at dawn and dusk, when both predator and prey are at their most active, and witness first-hand the unrelenting cycle of life on the African savannah. Back at the lodge, relax in comfort and perhaps recount stories of amazing sightings on the African plains.

Days 5-6 Ngorongoro Crater

Try and spot big cats lazing in the morning sun during an early drive, perhaps passing the Simba Kopjes en route. Later, view the famous Olduvai Gorge, where the 20,000-year-old skeletal remains of early human ancestors were discovered. Take a game drive across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, which boasts an astonishingly varied landscape of grasslands, swamps, forests, salt pans and a freshwater lake. Within the crater's walls can be found endangered black rhinos and a remarkable number of lions, impalas, elephants and hippos. Renowned for its ecological diversity, the crater is the perfect place to spot the elusive Big Five, so be sure to have cameras at the ready to snap that perfect safari shot.

Day 7 Nairobi

Bid goodbye to the beauty of the Crater Highlands. Travelling across Arusha's lush foothills, in the shadow of Mt Meru, this safari ends in the noisy streets of Nairobi.