4-Day Great Northern Escape Manyara, Crater & Tarangire

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival / Kilimanjaro Or Arusha Airport

Touch down in Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you'll be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Planet Lodge offers a peaceful escape surrounded by lush gardens the perfect place to rest and recharge.

Settle in, enjoy the scenery, and let the anticipation build tomorrow, your safari into the wild truly begins.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha To Lake Manyara National Park

Early morning after breakfast, your professional guide will drive you to Lake Manyara National Park, which is one of an unspoiled paradise and is best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions.
The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the Park’s western border. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains.
After Lunch and an extensive game drive, you will be driven to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu To Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart to Ngorongoro crater for full-day game drive.
It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent.
Then drive down the crater to discover numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino.
After Lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head for your comfort accommodation at Karatu Area for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park And Drive Back To Arusha

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park.
The Park is famous for holding its large groups of elephants which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head back to Arusha to catch your flight either to your next destination or to your home country.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.