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8 Days Simba Sopa Safari

from £899 (excludes flights)

Inspirational landscapes, fantastic wildlife and some of the friendliest people in East Africa all help to make Tanzania a truly memorable holiday destination. From the open plains of the Serengeti to the natural amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's seven natural wonders, and the sun kissed beaches of Zanzibar, you'll find genuine warmth and hospitality.


		Day
		1

Arusha

You will be met at Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to your Arusha hotel for the night.
Overnight: Serena Mountain Village


		Day
		2

Arusha - Lake Manyara

Flamingos Today, enjoy a morning nature walk around Lake Duluti followed by lunch. Afterwards your journey will pass picturesque African villages and up a scenic escarpment to your Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, which is perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley with stunning views over Lake Manyara. (BLD)
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge


		Days
		3

Lake Manyara - Serengeti

After breakfast spend the morning exploring and driving through Lake Manyara National Park. After lunch at your lodge, depart for the Serengeti, stopping at Olduvai Gorge for a short excursion around the museum. You then continue into the Serengeti National Park with some game viewing en-route. (BLD)
Overnight: Serengeti Sopa Lodge


		Day
		4

Serengeti

In the local vernacular, Serengeti means “the endless plains that reach the sky”. They do just that and it is easy to understand why this is one of the great safari spectacles in Africa. Morning and afternoon game drives will certainly reveal some of its pleasures, with an abundance of wildlife to see. (BLD)


		Days
		5

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

4x4 A morning game drive across the vast plains is the start of your journey to another of Tanzania’s unique spectacles, the Ngorongoro Crater. On arrival immediately descend into the crater for game viewing. Late afternoon ascend the crater wall and continue to your lodge which is perched on the rim of this world renowned caldera. (BLD)
Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge


		Day
		6

Ngorongoro - Tarangire

After breakfast you depart Ngorongoro and drive to Mto Wa Mbu, where you will visit a local village. A leisurely stroll with a guide will take you through local homes, farmlands, resident bars, a kindergarten and a church. Following the excursion you continue to Tarangire National Park, where you will check-in for a two-night stay, enjoying a game drive en-route to your lodge located deep within the park.(BLD)
Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge


		Day
		7

Tarangire

Tarangire is revered for its elephant sightings, your morning and afternoon game drives will allow you to have your own wonderful encounters .(BLD)


		Day
		8

Tarangire - Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Arusha arriving in time for lunch. After, visit Arusha town centre before your transfer back to Kilimanjaro Airport. (B)

Tour Prices
Price per person, sharing a twin/double suite, in £'s from
Day of departure	Twin	Single
01Jan08-29Feb08 01Mar08-31Mar08 01Apr08-27May08 28May08-31Oct08 01Nov08-15Dec08 16Dec08-28Feb09 01Mar09-31Mar09	1197 1111 899 1197 1111 1376 1278	1405 1288 1117 1399 1288 1616 1481
Christmas supplement £29 per person per night, valid 24Dec08-01Jan09 Easter supplement £29 per person per night, valid 21Mar08-28Mar08