Avocet Fly-in Safari: Summary
Avocet Safari in a nutshell
This seamless fly-in safari visits three jewels of northern Tanzania’s diverse crown: Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. For each we’ve selected the most exclusive lodge – giving unrivalled locations, great comfort and an excellent game experience.
Tree Lodge stands in a dense forest within Lake Manyara National Park, where its guests have almost exclusive access to the wilderness around. As at all of these long-standing lodges, the experienced team here delivers a very high standard of food, accommodation and personal care.
With breathtaking views across the crater floor, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge’s position is matchless in Africa. This decadent lodge is styled to the point of theatricality, yet still has top guides and a great location for early-morning safaris down to the crater floor.
The last stop, Klein’s Camp, has another commanding location: high on a high ridge overlooking the vast Serengeti. On one side lie full-day safaris into the national park; on the other bush walks and night drives in Klein’s own exclusive reserve: the choice is always yours.
Swift flights between these areas bring the Rift Valley to life and combine smoothly with comfortable 4WDs – so you can make the most of your every minute on this amazing safari.
At a glance
| Starts: | Kilimanjaro International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Lake Manyara Tree Lodge - Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Crater Lodge - Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Klein's Camp - Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
Crater Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Klein's Camp
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Avocet Fly-in Safari.
- Absorbing the view from Manyara’s tree-top walkway
- Driving down into the crater: nothing prepares you!
- Enjoying lunch during the vast Serengeti migration
- Relaxing with sundowners overlooking Ngorongoro Crater
- Moonlight safaris during night drives from Klein's
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Avocet Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Mountain biking
Night drive
Key species to see on the Avocet Fly-in Safari
Based on our travellers' observations, we’ve estimated the likelihood of seeing these species during the Avocet Fly-in Safari. Click on the animals and our wildlife surveys page for more info.
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Avocet Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book.
Mto Wa Mbu Village Walk
Two to three hours
Discover the nuances of day-to-day life in the large Tanzanian village of Mto Wa Mbu with a knowledgeable local guide. This is not a village set up for tourists – Mto Wa Mbu is a real community and offers a chance to see a side of Tanzania that many visitors pass by.
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Balloon Safari over the Serengeti
Three hours - approx. one hour flight
As the sun rises over the Serengeti National Park in Northern Tanzania, climb aboard for an extraordinary adventure. For an hour you’ll float in a hot air balloon over beautiful savannah and woodland and a diversity of plains wildlife.
More about Balloon Safari
Empakaai Crater Hike
Half day, two - three hour walk
Spend a half day hiking through the Empakaai Crater, in the Highlands area of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), led by an experienced guide and accompanied by a ranger.
More about Empakaai Crater Hike
Olmoti Crater walk
Half day - two to three hour walk
Follow an ancient Maasai cattle trail on this private hike up the Olmoti Crater, led by an experienced guide and accompanied by an armed ranger. The crater may not compete in size with the neighbouring Ngorongoro Crater, but the birding is good, the mountain views wonderful, and the array of ferns is a botanist’s dream.
More about Olmoti Crater walk
Lake Manyara Safari
Half-day or full-day
Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park makes a great safari destination. Here, along with elephant herds and plains game, you’ll find jungle-like forests that are home to blue monkeys, a soda lake tinged pink by flamingos and some of Tanzania’s best birding.
More about Lake Manyara Safari
Olduvai Gorge visit
One - two hours
See for yourself the renowned archaeological site of Olduvai (or Oldupai) Gorge, which lies en route between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park. Famed for the discoveries of early hominin remains as well as the Laetoli Footprints, the site offers beautiful views, an engaging museum and potentially the opportunity to visit an active dig.
More about Olduvai Gorge visit
Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway
Usually one hour
Experience the forest of Lake Manyara National Park from a whole new perspective – high up in the trees. The first suspended walkway in Tanzania, it stretches underneath the canopy for 370m between the mahogany and fig trees, giving intrepid visitors a unique view of the surrounding flora and fauna.
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