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- Day 1 ARRIVE IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA Your Small Group Discovery tour begins!Welcome to Arusha, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
- Day 2 ARUSHA-TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK Ancient Baobabs AwaitDrive to Tarangire National Park, where baobab and acacia trees dot the landscape. The TarangireRiver provides the park a permanent water source, which makes for year-round game viewing. This is highlighted by a large population of elephants. After lunch at your lodge embark on your first exciting game drive.(B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT The Tarangire River is the life blood of its namesake national park, providing life-giving refuge for the largest elephant population in North Tanzania. During the dry season, a menagerie of animals in a myriad of shapes and sizes are drawn to this only permanent water supply where thirsty elephant, wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, and gazelle file in great numbers to the riverbanks, followed by hungry hunters like lion and leopard as well.
- Day 3 TARANGIRE Tantalizing Rise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for giraffe, zebra, Cape buffalo, and much more. Free time at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITESMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE As part of your morning game drive, you'll be treated to a classic safari tradition of the bush breakfast in Africa's unmatched landscapes. Reminisce about Africa's early explorers as you sip mimosas in pampered style in the heart of the wild.
- Day 4 TARANGIRE-LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Forest Foray & Views on ViewsDrive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world's largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your afternoon game drive. Sundowner drinks are served at a scenic viewpoint. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE This evening, as the sun sets, savor a memorable happy hour in the bush with your small group to enjoy spectacular views over Lake Manyara! The origin of the tradition dates to British colonialism in Africa in the 18th century and was born out of necessity rather than enjoyment. Containing quinine-infused tonic and gin, colonizers drank it to ward off malaria. As the British Empire expanded into Africa, the popularity of gin and tonic spread with it. Today, Sundowners mark the transition from day to night.
- Day 5 LAKE MANYARA-KARATU-NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Through Farmlands to the Craters EdgeFree time this morning before a short drive to Karatu, where coffee farms dot the outer slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. Here, visit a [LF] local primary school followed by BBQ lunch at beautiful Gibb's Farm. Continue to your lodge located on the rim of the crater. (B,L,D) LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Today, your small group is invited for a personal visit to a local primary school to meet the children and learn about the educational system in rural Tanzania.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXLCUSIVE Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch amid the graceful landscapes of Tanzania's Gibbs Farm. Here, healthy farm cuisine is prepared fresh daily with organic farm-to-table recipes using the farm's fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs that are freshly picked from organic gardens, with meats sourced from local, sustainably-raised farms. Sure to satisfy the big appetites of your small group!
- Day 6 NGORONGORO Into Africa's EdenDescend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Crater is technically a caldera--the world's largest unflooded one, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round, affording the opportunity to see lion, hyena, hippo, elephant, as well as the best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy an exclusive [LF] bush lunch served in the crater. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Maasai dance performance. (B,L,D)LOCAL FAVORITESMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Because of the time it takes to descend into and ascend out of the crater, it's common to eat lunch in the crater. While standard safari fare is typically a cold box lunch, your small group is treated to an exclusive, freshly cooked bush BBQ lunch served under a grove of Acacia trees, while not missing a moment of wildlife viewing time.LOCAL FAVORITESMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE The Maasai people bring a history of colorful culture tied to this wilderness known as the Cradle of Life. After dinner tonight, enjoy a traditional Maasai dance performance celebrating an ancient culture amid the majestic wildlife who find sanctuary here.
- Day 7 NGORONGORO-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK On the Endless PlainsDrive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning "endless plains." Enjoy lunch at your tented camp followed by an afternoon game drive.(B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTA WILD AFTERNOON Your afternoon game drive offers the chance to see the big cats--lion, leopard, and cheetah--as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. With some luck you may even spot something much rarer, like a caracal, a beautiful cat with distinctive ears.TOUR HIGHLIGHTSMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp provides a refined retreat within the spectacular natural landscapes of Serengeti National Park. With just 16 custom-made canvas tents, your small group enjoys all the comforts of home for a restful retreat after a day on safari. Each tent features two queen beds, free Wi-Fi to send your daily photos back home, and a private tented bathroom. Enjoy room service and sip your morning coffee or settle in at day's end on your outside private terrace to take in the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding glades.
- Day 8 SERENGETI SerendipityContinue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, the is great for game viewing year round. Tonight, join a [LF] farewell dinner in the bush to celebrate your safari adventure. (B,L,D)
- Day 9 SERENGETI-ARUSHA A Serengeti Send OffEmbark on a final game drive before flying back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved at the Mount Meru Hotel for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm. (B)
Name: Tanzania: The Serengeti & Beyond
Brand: Globus
Quality: First Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Arusha
End City: Arusha
Notes: The Great Migration is a natural event with herds typically in the Serengeti from late November to July. Movements and river crossings of migrating herds can be challenging to predict year to year. When possible, we'll modify game viewing when advised of reported sightings. All game viewing is done at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. Due to rough driving on/off road and in/between game parks, this vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems or mobility issues. The safari vehicles are not air conditioned and have high ground clearance, requiring some agility when getting in and out.Internal flights have a strict maximum guest weight limit of 265 lbs. / 120 kgs. Any guests weighing more than the limit may be required to purchase an additional seat. Globus Tour Operations must be advised of any guests weighing more than the limit prior to final payment to ensure space can be confirmed.
Meals: Breakfast daily, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
