Day 6 - 8: Ngorongoro Conservation AreaThis morning you will fly from the Serengeti to the Lake Manyara airstrip. Arrive at Manyara airport mid-morning, where a guide will meet and drive you through the countryside to the border of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will spend two nights at the opulent Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.
Occupying a spectacular spot right on the rim of the Crater, the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is based on traditional Maasai manyattas (homesteads) from the outside and a grand stately home from the inside. Antiques, guild mirrors and African art complement each other beautifully in this contemporary lodge.
The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is actually split into three different smaller lodges. The North and South Lodges have twelve rooms each and the Tree Lodge has only six rooms. Each lodge has their own individual lounge and dining areas.
The stone-and-thatch rooms are dotted along the hillside, all looking out over the Ngorongoro Crater. Every room has its own 'butler' – who is responsible for looking after you during your stay. All the bedrooms are decorated with rich colours, chandeliers and wood-panelled walls. A fire place is lit in the evenings by your personal butler.
During one of your days here, head into the Crater with one of the excellent and knowledgeable Tanzania safari guides. The vehicles are closed-sided safari vehicles with pop-top roofs – designed for game viewing. Though games drives in the Crater are the main reason to stay here, there are interesting and beautiful walks around the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This usually involves a short drive, where you will meet up with a park ranger. Together with your guide you will all set off for a gentle 2-3 hour walk.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area, established in 1959, is a area where pastoralism, conservation and tourism co-exist in carefully managed harmony. The centrepiece of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater which is a caldera. The Crater floor is a natural sanctuary for thousands of animals and many species of insects and birds. Lush highlands surround the Crater, falling away to the tawny plains and alkaline lakes of the Great Rift Valley. Day 8: Return Flight to Arusha Depart after an early breakfast for your return flight to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the Arusha airport for your onward arrangements. Included:
- Teas and Coffees
- Transfers
- Internal charter flights
- All meals
- Excursions
- Guiding fees
- Accommodation
- Park entry fees
- Laundry
Not Included:
- Medical and travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Flights to and from Arusha
- International flights
- Visa fees
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