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Tanzania Lodge Safari

8 days Nairobi to Arusha

Trip Code: DTLS

Please note that this tour also has the option to start and end in Arusha, Tanzania. Please see "Tanzania Lodge Experience" (DTLE) for more details.

Game Viewing, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge.

The perfect lodge safari! Tour the best known game parks in Tanzania in search of the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo, experience breathtaking views East Africa's Great Rift Valley, see phenomenal wildlife in its natural habitat, all while enjoying your evenings in comfortable safari lodges; this a truly unforgettable adventure.

Day 1 Arrive Nairobi

Arrive in Nairobi at any time.

Day 2 Arusha (B)

Today we cross into Tanzania, stopping at Arusha, a picturesque town that sits at the foot of rugged Mount Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and try a sample or two of the fresh locally grown coffee.

Day 3 Lake Manyara (B,L,D)

After breakfast, head west to Lake Manyara, and spend the afternoon touring and wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 4-5 Serengeti National Park (2B,2L,2D)

For 2 days, enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti plains. The "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino - constantly roam this vast expanse of grassland.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B,L,D)

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (B,L)

Venture down to the crater floor, and take in another safari experience viewing zebra, elephants, buffalo and lion. After lunch, continue back to our hotel in Arusha for your final night.

Day 8 Depart Arusha (B)