Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari: Summary
Fringe-eared oryx safari in a nutshell
This fly-in safari encompasses three fantastic camps across Tanzania’s renowned northern circuit. Beginning at the lesser frequented Tarangire Park, guests will then move to UNESCO world heritage site, the Ngorongoro Crater, before concluding their safari in the iconic grasslands of the Serengeti Plains.
At each location, guests will enjoy the intimacy of relatively small camps of 6-12 comfortable and well-spaced tents. Being run by the same supplier, the quality at each is consistent and guests are seasonally able to enjoy long stay combination discounts. Emphasis is also placed on an immersion in wildlife and the stunning landscapes, so each camp is positioned to enjoy fantastic views and designed to have as little impact on the surrounding area as possible.
Return from drives to watch Tarangire’s famously large elephant herds graze from Kuro’s shaded veranda or admire the sweeping panoramic vistas from Entamanu Ngorongoro’s position atop an isolated spot on the crater rim. Nestled high in the Kogakuri Kopjes, guests may even spy the great river crossings from Lamai Serengeti’s views over the Lamai Wedge and Mara River Valley.
With a variety of activities such as bush walks, night drives and Maasai village visits available, as well as stylish camps to return and relax in, this safari experience extends far beyond the daily game drives; including phenomenal wildlife and cultural immersion throughout.
At a glance
| Starts: | Kilimanjaro International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Kuro Tarangire - Tarangire National Park, Tanzania | Full Board & Activities |
| 2 nights | Entamanu Ngorongoro - Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania | Full Board & Activities |
| 3 nights | Lamai Serengeti - Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania | Full Board & Activities |
| Ends: | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
Kuro Tarangire
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Entamanu Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Lamai Serengeti
Serengeti Migration Area, Tanzania
Highlights
Our thoughts on five of the top experiences of this Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari.
- Watching elephants graze below Kuro's veranda
- Experiencing safari by moonlight during night drives
- Soaking up the spectacular views from the crater's rim
- Watching lions hunt during safari in the crater
- Driving through vast herds of migrating wildebeest
Activities
Some activities which can be included in the Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari: talk to us about those which interest you.
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Guided walking safari
Hot air ballooning
Night drive
Key species to see on the Fringe-eared Oryx Fly-in Safari
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Side-trips whilst on this safari
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Fringe-eared Oryx 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 intricacies 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 the country 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Crater Rim Walk
Half day - two hour walk
For some fantastic views, and the chance to see flora and fauna up close, take a walk along the rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Led by an experienced safari guide and accompanied by an armed ranger, you will be able to take in the scale and beauty of the landscape from a different perspective.
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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.
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Maasai Village Visit
Two to three hours - afternoon activity
Gain an authentic insight into Maasai life, visiting one of the villages in the highland areas of the Ngorongoro Crater. Far from being a commercialised, contrived experience, this is a genuine opportunity to visit a real village, and to be welcomed by the villagers.
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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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