STAGE

Stage 16

Arusha - Arusha

20.6. to 3.7.2015

Distance: ca. 2.180 km

Accommodation: Hotel

Challenge

Offroad

Wildlife

14 Days

 5.980 €

A dream safari in Eastern Africa

Huge herds of animals, endless plains, mountains towering at over 5,000 m, volcanoes, vast lakes and the largest game reserve on the continent. On route from Lake Victoria to Kilimanjaro, this XWORLD stage travels through the fascinating landscapes of the Ngorongoro, the Serengeti, the Masai Mara and the Tsavo National Park, all of which are filled with an abundance of animal species. This is one trip that is guaranteed to be unforgettable!

Day 1:

flight from Germany to Tanzania.

Day 2:
Arusha I

Arrival in Arusha and discussion of the route. Hotel

Day 3:

180 km Arusha – Ngorongoro I

We start by heading west along tracks. The route takes us past Lake Manyara and into the world famous Ngorongoro Crater. Animal watching at dusk. Lodge on the edge of the crater

Day 4:

200 km Ngorongoro – Serengeti I

We explore the famous Serengeti on our safari through the national park on exciting tracks. Lodge

Day 5:

100 km Serengeti I

Extensive game drives at dawn and dusk with a high probability of spotting elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras and various species of antelope. Lodge

Day 6:

200 km Serengeti – Musoma I

We cross the ‘Western Corridor’ of the Serengeti over sandy tracks to Lake Victoria where we follow the east bank to Musoma. Hotel

Day 7:

250 km Musoma – Masai Mara I

We head north and cross the border into Kenya where we reach the Masai Mara National Park via minor roads. Lodge

Day 8:

250 km Masai Mara – Naivashasee I

We continue north along the Rift Valley into the volcanic region of

Lake Naivasha. Hotel

Day 9:

450 km Naivashasee – Tsavo East I

The journey continues to the east. We cross the Rift Valley and pass Mounts Longonot and Suswa. We then continue past Nairobi to the savannah region of the Tsavo National Park. Basic lodge

Day 10:

150 km Tsavo East – Tsavo West I

We visit Lugard’s Falls where we can spot Nile crocodiles and hippos before continuing into the west section of the park. Lodge

Day 11:

140 km Tsavo West I

A rest day with game drives through the hilly and diverse area of the national park. Hotel

Day 12:

230 km Tsavo West – Arusha Nationalpark I

 We cross the border into Tanzania and drive along Kilimanjaro to the Arusha National Park at the foot of Mount Meru. Lodge

Day 13:

30 km Arusha Nationalpark – return flight I

Brief trip to Arusha and separate departure

Day 14:

arrival in Germany.

Wildlife spotting in the world famous Ngorongoro National Park

Crossing the sheer, endless expanse of the Serengeti

Spectacular sunrise and sunset over Lake Victoria

Overnight stays in stylish lodges inside the national parks

Game drives in the stunning setting of the  Tsavo East and West National Parks

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