ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK (Half Day / Full day)
Morning pick-up from your Hotel and drive to the Arusha National Park. This park has incredible features that include Ngurdoto crater- 20km across and 100 meters, Momella Lakes - 10
km north of Ngurdoto Crater, believed to have been formed 1/4 million years ago, (perhaps when Mt. Meru exploded and spewed volcanic debris and liquid mud over the surrounding
area) and the fabulous ash-cone of Mount Meru. Animals found in the park include Colobus monkey, Bushbuck, Cape Bu€alo, Hippo, Reedbuck, Warthog, and more. Lunch at Momella
Lodge or similar. NB: (Those on Half Excursion, Drive back to your Hotel after Lunch / Full day Excursion continue with Game drive in the afternoon)
LAKE MANYARA EXCURSIONS
NATURE WALK (01 Hour)
Departing from Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, enjoy a nature walk on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with beautiful views of Lake Manyara and the National Park below. The walk gives
you a great opportunity to learn about plants, insects, birds and small mammals from a knowledgeable guide. (Departure time: Any time between 06:30 and 17:00)
VILLAGE WALK (03 hrs)
Departing from Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, Visit Mto Wa Mbu village for a great cultural experience with an experienced, English speaking guide who grew up in the village! Visit local
farms, schools, a kindergarten, local homes, the market and milling machines. (Departure time: Any time daily between 06:30 and 15:00)
NIGHT GAME DRIVES & BUSH DINNER (Evening)
Evening drive to the Lake Manyara national Park for an excellent bush dinner (starts at 19.00 - 20.00) next to the park entrance, before embarking on the night game drive at the Lake
Manyara National Park, "A rst for Tanzanian National Parks…from an open game drive vehicle" view nocturnal animals; leopards, hippos, porcupines, genets, civets, bush babies and
lots more. The night game drive is also an experience for the senses; listening to the night sounds and learning more about the African stars. You will be the only group in the park since
only one company is allowed to do night game drives in Lake Manyara National Park! Later Transfer to your Lodge.
DAR ES SALAAM EXCURSIONS
DAR ES SALAAM CITY TOUR (Half Day)
Raised from the humble surroundings of a Fishing Village just over a century ago, Dar Es Salaam blossomed into one of the most beautiful sea-side capitals. Many beautiful and unspoilt
beaches are within easy reach of Dar Es Salaam, literally translated as "The Heaven of Peace". The tour will take you to Mnazi moja park, kariakoo market which has an interesting local
colour and a diversity of peoples as well as exotic fruits, fresh sh, food products, handicrafts, local textile material and many other locally made products. The University which is
superbly laid out amidst lawns and gardens on the Ubungo Observation Hill, some 14 km away from the city. The hill o€ers magnicent open view of Dar Es Salaam city, the State House
and the National Museum.
BAGAMOYO DAY TRIP (Full Day + Lunch)
Pick up from your hotel and drive to Bagamoyo which lies 75kms north of Dar es Salaam. Bagamoyo was the starting point of the slave caravan routes and also the terminus of the
white missionaries. While in Bagamoyo, visit the Kaole Ruins (dating back to the earlier part of the 15th century), and the rst Roman Catholic Church in Tanganyika built by the
Germans in the 1880's. Do not forget the museum, which houses numerous historical artifacts. Bagamoyo was founded towards the end of the 18th century as a small port trading in
dried sh, gum, cobalt and salt. Bagamoyo also served as a caravan entry port, with traders coming from distant areas of the interior, as far as Morogoro and Usambara. Later on, the use
of this town for Ivory and slave trade increased its importance in the 19th century. Afternoon drive back to Dar Es Salaam and drop o€ at your hotel. |
