Twiga Safari and Travel

Manyara and Serengeti Safari - 4 Days

Destination: Manyara and Serengeti

Major Attractions:Big Five, Lake Manyara

Tour Guides Language: English

Starting Point: Arusha/Moshi

Ending Point: Arusha

Safari Activity: Game drive

Additional info: Provide armed rangers to escort travelers during night safari

ITINERARY

Itinerary Details

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Pick up from the airport upon arrival by a professional guide. Transfer to the booked hotel in Arusha/Moshi for check in. Get a short safari briefing from the tour guide for the safari overview.

DAY 1

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Leave for Lake Manyara early morning from Arusha with packed lunch. Arrive around 10:00 and proceed with game drive in the beautiful lush green park. Get a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions and other animals like elephants, giraffes, bufallos and many others. Break for lunch and proceed with game viewing till late evening. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 2

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Have breakfast and checkout the hotel with packed lunch. Game drive to explore the beautiful Lake Manyara filled with thousands of flamingos spread across it. Proceed by visiting hot springs to see hot mineral water from the ground flowing over the rocks. Break for lunch and thereafter, exit the park while heading to Serengeti. Arrive in the evening and Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 3

Full Day Game Drive In Serengeti

Leave for a day’s game drive in the central Serengeti. Game view to spot big cats, wildebeests, elephants, giraffes, elands, antelopes and others. If lucky, you may be able to spot a rhino. Break for lunch and proceed with game drive till late afternoon. Transfer to the designed campsitefor overnight stay.

DAY 4

Depart for Arusha

Leave at 6:00 for an early morning game drive to explore animals coming out of their territories and killings from the big cats. Return to the hotel by 09:30 for breakfast and shower. Checkout of the hotel and start heading back to Arusha.

SAFARI PACKING LIST

Right Clothing

It’s important to pack the right and necessary clothing needed for an African safari. This is due to weather conditions and nature of the trip. Bright colored clothes are strictly prohibited.

Safari clothes include:

Safari boots.
Dark colored long sleeved shirts.
Warm sweater.
2-3 trousers/pants.
Sun hats and glasses.
3 to 4 pairs of socks.
Light rain coat.
Cotton underwear.
3 to 4 pairs of socks
Pair of flip flop or sandals.

Medical Facilities

Health safety is highly required while on a safari. Though health insurance is issued by the tour company, personal preparation won’t do any harm. Consider having

Yellow fever health card (most crucial when travelling to Tanzania).
Pain killers.
Mosquito repellants.
Malaria medication.
Bandages and plasters.
Antihistamine for cases of insects bites.
Allergy medication.
Sunscreen.

Electronic Devices

The necessary devices include:

Digital camera with extra batteries.
Tablet or Ipad for doing personal work or storing information.
Binocular.
Flashlight.

Toiletries

Hotels and lodges provide toiletries though personal stuffs will be of a great help especially if nature calls and you have to use bush toilet. Consider packing:

Toilet paper/Tissue.
Toothbrush.
Toothpaste.
Shampoo and air conditioner.

Supply Of Cash

Having cash is mostly recommended in a safari since not all places use credit cards. Additionally cash is most useful in case of purchasing personal items. US dollar is highly used for payment.

A wildlife safari is one of the greatest adventures that creates wonderful and lifetime memories.