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Tanzania Safari Tanzania is perhaps the most beautiful country in Africa. Follow the Great Migration on the ethereal plains of the Serengeti and watch lions roam on the prehistoric Ngorongoro Crater. Day 1: UK to Kilimanjaro Depart the UK on your overnight flight, via Doha. Day 2: Kilimanjaro to Arusha On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel just outside Arusha. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and relax. Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire B/L/D After breakfast, embark on your first safari in Tarangire National Park. Open the roof of your Jeep to view wild elephants marching across grassy savannahs interspersed with the iconic Baobab tree, Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’. Tarangire is also thought to be Tanzania’s premier birdwatching destination. Following your game drive, travel to your hotel on the shores of Lake Burunge. Day 4: Tarangire to Karatu B/L/D Today, make your way up into the highlands of the Great Rift Valley. Stop en-route at the Mto Wa Mbu Village, where approximately 120 tribes reside. On arrival at your hotel spend the rest of the day at leisure. Day 5: Karatu to Serengeti National Park B/L/D This morning, journey into Ngorongoro National Park. This exhilarating journey climbs up to the rim of the crater into mist-shrouded mountain forests over 2300 metres above sea level and then down into the semi-arid planes of the park, before visiting a traditional Maasai village. Sit on cowhide beds inside a thatched hut as the village chief’s son explains in English the way of life, history and proud traditions of his people as well as showing you around the Kraal – a truly amazing experience and great privilege. After stopping for lunch, continue on to the awe- inspiring Serengeti National Park, where you will enjoy an afternoon safari. Afterwards arrive at your lodge for dinner. Day 6: Serengeti National Park B/L/D Today’s full-day safari is a highlight of the tour and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Stretching over 1.5 million hectares, the Serengeti hosts the annual Great Migration, in which over two million wildebeest travel to the Masai Mara, following the ancient rhythms of the seasons. Watch these majestic creatures in their natural habitat against the backdrop of rolling grasslands. Day 7: Serengeti National Park to Karatu B/L/D Today, travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. Over three million years old, this ancient crater is the largest collapsed volcano in the world and home to the world’s highest density of lions and apex predators. Endangered black rhino are protected within the crater, whilst elephants roam the grasslands and leopards recline on acacia trees in the Lerai forest. Afterwards, ascend the ridge to spend your last night up in the mountains. Day 8: Karatu to Kilimanjaro B/L/D Enjoy a morning at leisure before departing for the foothills of Kilimanjaro. Day 9: Kilimanjaro to the UK B Depart early this morning for your return flight, via Doha, or continue on to your chosen extension Herd of elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro Tour highlights ✔ Watch majestic elephants in Tarangire National Park ✔ Journey past Lake Manyara at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment ✔ Enjoy a full-day wildlife safari through the Serengeti ✔ Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater ✔ Witness breath-taking views of Mount Kilimanjaro Tour includes • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 6 dinners • 3 and 4 H accommodation: Arusha-The Arusha Hotel, Tarangire- Burunge Tented Camp, Karatu-Marera Valley Lodge, Serengeti-Serengeti Tortilis Camp, Karatu-Kitela Lodge, Kilimanjaro-Kia Lodge • Flights from London Heathrow with Qatar Airways (via Doha). Regional departures available from Manchester Extend your tour Zanzibar beach stay, 4 H Half Board, 3 nights, from £929 or 5 nights from £1,079 5 H Half Board, 3 nights, from £939 or 5 nights from £1,119 Tour pace: Intermediate Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just 299 Private Tour Upgrade From £359 . Includes a private guide, transport and choice of departure date V  Kilimanjaro Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro National Park Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Karatu Tarangire National Park Arusha < < Lake Manyara Mount Kilimanjaro        Coach Air Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 204 Africa and the Middle East 9 days from £2,399 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £359