Compare Backpackers Tanzania Safaris by Lights on Africa Safaris vs Luxurious Fiji by Audley Travel
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Duration | 7 days | 9 days |
Price From | $ 1,194 | $ 12,695 |
Price Per Day | $ 171 | $ 1,411 |
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Trip Style | Private guided tour | Private guided tour |
Lodging Level | Camping | Standard |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included |
7 Breakfasts, 6 Picnic Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Description |
Experiencing a Northern Tanzania safari is an essential destination on everyone's travel list. The Serengeti's Great Migration is one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles, whilst being on safari in the Crater floor of the extinct volcano at Ngorongoro is a game viewing environment that has no equal. Away from the tourist hotspots, quieter parks such as Tarangire are superb for game viewing yet often overlooked to their more famous neighbors. Lake Manyara's game concentrations are not nearly as high as surrounding parks but there are a number of unique species that provide a reason to safari here. Lake Manyara's tree climbing lions are the park’s main attraction. Why these lions habitually climb trees is still up for debate but viewing a pride relaxing in an acacia tree is an incredible site. |
Fiji is a place where you can come across jungle-ensconced waterfalls, or dive on soft coral reefs teeming with tropical fish. Our South Pacific specialists have a real fondness for Fiji, visiting to find the islands’ tucked-away beaches, prime snorkeling spots and more authentic resorts. They’ll piece together a tailor-made vacation to Fiji that can, if you’re interested, take in the country’s many sides. Visit its island idylls and lounge in its finest hotels, or venture to its more intrepid corners, such as the almost-off-the-grid Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands, with their tiny fishing and farming villages. Fiji is undoubtedly undergoing development, but our team can steer you toward the islands’ quieter areas and enhance your trip with experiences gleaned from their own travels. They’ll recommend everything from the best local dishes to where to hear traditional harmony singing at a Fijian church service. |
Day 1: Arrive to Tanzania
Upon your arrival meet at Kilimanjaro international Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for bed and breakfast B/B. Pamoja expedition Lodge.
Day 2: Arusha National Park
In the morning drive to Arusha national park with your packed lunch for game viewing. Break for a picnic lunch then continue with game viewing at Arusha National Park. Dinner and overnight at Outpost Lodge Full board (FB)
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast transfer to Tarangire national park with your packed lunch for game viewing, enjoy a picnic lunch at Tarangire then continue with your game viewing until late evening, dinner and overnight, / Kigongoni Campsite. FB. One of the most noticeable things on entering the park are the baobab trees that rise up form the grass.
With their massive trunks, they are instantly recognizable. There are animals that usually move northwards of the park during the wet season including the wildebeests, zebras, Thompson's gazelles, buffalos, elands and hartebeests. The elephant population in this park was estimated to be around 6'000 in 1987, but numbers are believed to have fallen since then due to poaching. The number of birds recorded in Tarangire National Park has been estimated at approximately 300. These include migrants that fly south to spend October - April away from the winter of the northern hemisphere. Here, you may spot various species of herons, storks and ducks, vultures, buzzards, sparrow hawks, eagles, kites and falcons, as well as ostriches. Other areas of interest within the park include the Lake Burungi circuit, the Lemiyon area, the Kitibong Hill circuit and the Gursi & Lamarkau circuit.
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast transfer to Lake Manyara national park for game viewing, lunch then after lunch drive to the park again for a second half game viewing. Dinner and overnight, Twiga Campsite. FBA major attraction of the Lake Manyara National Park is the tree - climbing lions. Unfortunately there is no guarantee that you will spot them. However, there are other things to see - elephants, hippos, zebras, impalas, buffalos, baboons, plains animals as well as huge variety of birdlife, both resident and migratory.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast transfer to Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro conservation area, with your lunch box and game en-route. Dinner and overnight, Seronera Campsite FB Serengeti is perhaps most well known for the annual migration that takes place across the great Savannah plains. This is a phenomenal sight: thousands upon thousands of animals, particularly wildebeests, as far as the eye can see. During the rainy season (from November to May), the wildebeests, whose population has been estimated at around 1'500'000, are found in the eastern section of the Serengeti and also the Masai Mara in Kenya to the north. When the dry season begins at the end of June, the annual migration commences as the animals move in search of food pasture. The Serengeti is also famous for cheetahs, leopards and lions, some of which migrate with the wildebeests while others remain in the central plain.
Day 6: Serengeti/ Ngorongoro
After breakfast with your packed lunch drive and game en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pass by Olduvai Gorge a historical site whereby the early man lived its your option whether you pass by the Maasai boma if you are interested in the real African life tradition and culture for extra costs, After your lunch en route adds to the crater rim for your dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite. FB
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
After breakfast, with packed lunch descend into the crater for a full day game viewing. Have your picnic lunch in the crater at hippo pool or Lerai forest. Evening drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your Hotel/Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.
Day 1 Denarau Island and Port Denarau
Nadi , Denarau Island and Port Denarau
Upon arrival you will pass through customs and immigration. After you will be met by a representative who will transport you to your island accommodation. Stay two nights in Port Denarau.
Day 2 Denarau Island and Port Denarau
Denarau Island and Port Denarau
Today is at leisure. I recommend lounging by the pool or stopping by the Rosie's desk at your accommodation to organize a day tour.
Day 3 The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Denarau Island and Port Denarau , The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Today you will be collected from your accommodation and transported to the helicopter pad. Enjoy flying over the beautiful Fijian islands in style as you head to Likuliku. Stay six nights at the beautiful resort of Likuliku.
Tokoriki Island Resort
Day 4 The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Enjoy relaxing at your leisure today. Take advantage of the many excellent facilities Likuliku has to offer or alternatively try your hand at snorkelling or kayaking.
Day 5 The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Another day to relax in paradise.
Day 6 The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Today you might want to pamper yourself with a spa treatment at the resort's excellent day spa.
Day 7 The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Likuliku can only be accessed by boat or from the air making it the perfect place to relax.
Day 8 The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands
Today is your final full day to enjoy at Likuliku.
Day 9 Return home
The Mamanuca & Yasawa Islands , Denarau Island and Port Denarau , Nadi
This afternoon take a ferry from your accommodation to the Port Denarau ferry terminal. When you arrive a representative will be present to transport you to the Nadi airport. Fly from Nadi to your home this evening.