Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari: Day-by-day
More detailed information of what each day entails, and the various places you’ll stay on the Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari. Everything we do is completely tailor-made so while this is an idea which works well, we’ll always design an itinerary just for you.
Starts: Kilimanjaro International Airport
On arrival at the airport, you will be greeted by a guide with a name board after you've collected your bags.
Kilimanjaro to Tarangire by light aircraft & 4WD
At the domestic terminal, board a light aircraft for Tarangire, and keep an eye out for wildlife as you come into land after around 40 minutes. A guide from Kuro Tarangire will meet you for the half-hour game drive to camp, perhaps watching elephants wading through the Silale Swamps.
Kuro Tarangire
Nestled beneath a grove of towering acacias Kuro Tarangire Camp offers an intimate bush setting, warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere. At first glance Kuro Tarangire is a small, simple camp set in a pretty glade with rooms shaded by tall acacia trees. But stay a while and you’ll realise how the falling seedpods and tasty shoots attract elephants, impala, waterbuck, zebra, bushbuck, giraffe and many more species. The open-fronted main area and L-shaped rooms make the most of this phenomenon and allow you to watch animals amble by from wherever you sit.
Nestled beneath a grove of towering acacias Kuro Tarangire Camp offers an intimate bush setting, warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere. At first glance Kuro Tarangire is a small, simple camp set in a pretty glade with rooms shaded by tall acacia trees. But stay a while and you’ll realise how the falling seedpods and tasty shoots attract elephants, impala, waterbuck, zebra, bushbuck, giraffe and many more species. The open-fronted main area and L-shaped rooms make the most of this phenomenon and allow you to watch animals amble by from wherever you sit.
Original in its rustic style, the six rooms constructed of hewn poles, high thatched ceilings and canvas walls feature whitewashed wood and colourful pastels for a light, summery feel. The welcome here is warm, and the atmosphere very relaxed in this camp where the focus is on the natural environment and immersing oneself in the bush rather than luxuries like a pool or plumbed-in showers.
" Kuro is a creative and wonder filled facility that captures comfort"
CharliefromDCArrived 26 Sep 2024, 2 nights
The engaging team at Kuro Tarangire work hard to make your stay a memorable one, from action packed game drives through a variety of environments, and spot-lit night drives seeking out nocturnal specialties to guided walks for a closer look at nature. Perhaps a surprise bush breakfast or sundowners at the edge of the plains thrown in for good measure. The remote location deep within the park ensures you enjoy the best of Tarangire with relatively few others around. See our full report on Kuro Tarangire
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Night drive
Tarangire to Ngorongoro by 4WD & light aircraft
After a half-hour game drive back to Kuro Airstrip, enjoy stunning views over Lake Manyara and the Rift Valley escarpment during today's 45-minute flight. Then settle in for the 2–3-hour drive to Entamanu, on the north of the crater, culminating in a spectacular journey around the crater rim near camp.
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Entamanu Ngorongoro is set in an isolated, scenic spot high on the crater rim. The drive in, along relatively poor roads, can take up to an hour and a half, but there's very often the bonus of giraffe (a species that is absent from the crater itself) to be seen en route, and the final approach into a grove of massive acacia trees, drooping with hanging moss, is impressive.
Entamanu Ngorongoro is set in an isolated, scenic spot high on the crater rim. The drive in, along relatively poor roads, can take up to an hour and a half, but there's very often the bonus of giraffe (a species that is absent from the crater itself) to be seen en route, and the final approach into a grove of massive acacia trees, drooping with hanging moss, is impressive.
"Great camp with great people"
Mr MfromCambridgeArrived 30 Jul 2024, 2 nights
A stylish, relaxed camp with excellent service, Entamanu is an excellent choice on the Ngorongoro Crater rim. If you're looking for a quality camp, and you want to have views of the crater floor and beyond, we think this is a unique alternative to the larger properties. See our full report on Entamanu Ngorongoro
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
To drive into the Ngorongoro Crater is to immerse yourself in a renowned wildlife park. Prides of lion and clans of hyena patrol amongst herds of zebra, wildebeest and Thomson’s gazelle, whilst flocks of crowned cranes keep out the way of jackals. Come for elephants with big tusks, too. And then there are the rhino… Read all about Ngorongoro Crater safari
Ngorongoro to Serengeti by 4WD & light aircraft
During today's journey of 4½–5½ hours, make the most of the views on the way back to Lake Manyara Airstrip before boarding your flight for the northern Serengeti – and a dramatic take off over the Rift Valley escarpment. From the airstrip, watch out for wildlife on the drive to Lamai Serengeti.
Lamai Serengeti
Nomad Lamai Serengeti lies in the far north of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, just south of the border with Kenya. It's set high up in the beautiful Kogakuria Kopjes, with views out towards the Mara River Valley and the Lamai Wedge. Between July and October the camp has a prime position for the great wildebeest migration, and is close enough to the Mara River for guests to witness river crossings.
Nomad Lamai Serengeti lies in the far north of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, just south of the border with Kenya. It's set high up in the beautiful Kogakuria Kopjes, with views out towards the Mara River Valley and the Lamai Wedge. Between July and October the camp has a prime position for the great wildebeest migration, and is close enough to the Mara River for guests to witness river crossings.
"We had a great return trip to Lamai."
Ms T.fromOC, CAArrived 3 Nov 2023, 4 nights
Lamai Serengeti has a superb location and very good pedigree; there is little doubt that it is following in the footsteps of its high-quality sister camps. It may not appeal to purists seeking more elemental bushcamps with campfires and simple rooms; it's too substantial and well-appointed. That said, there is no air-con or satellite TV here either, and the beautiful interior design is unique yet rustic. It really suits those looking for great guiding and service, superb views and a touch of understated luxury. See our full report on Lamai Serengeti
Activities
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Serengeti to Kilimanjaro by 4WD & light aircraft
Following a final hour's game drive in the Serengeti, board your light aircraft for Kilimanjaro. During the flight, which may stop for other passengers to board or alight, do take in the views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, or even one of the crater's volcanoes, before landing after around 2–3 hours.
Ends: Kilimanjaro International Airport
You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro in time to catch your onward flight.
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