$1,296 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from the airport or lodge to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive
Transfer from the airport or lodge to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive
Program of the Day: Start your adventure with an early morning pick-up from your lodge or Arusha/Kilimanjaro hotel/airport, followed by a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, set off on an exciting game drive with a packed lunch, exploring the park’s diverse wildlife and striking landscapes.
Tarangire, named after the vital Tarangire River, serves as a key water source for animals during the dry season, drawing herds of elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeest. Predators like lions and leopards also roam the area, providing thrilling wildlife encounters amid the park’s vast savannahs and seasonal swamps.
After a day immersed in the wonders of Tarangire, return to your lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay, reflecting on your first unforgettable safari experience.
Highlights of the Day: Game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Transfer from Karatu to Lake Eyasi for an enriching cultural experience
Transfer from Karatu to Lake Eyasi for an enriching cultural experience
Karatu to Lake Eyasi is approximately 1 to 1.5 hours
Program of the Day: After breakfast, your safari guide will transfer you from Karatu to Lake Eyasi. Begin your cultural adventure by meeting the Hadzabe community, renowned for their traditional hunting lifestyle. Experience a hands on opportunity to observe and even join them as they demonstrate their unique hunting techniques.
Next, visit the Datoga community, famous for their skillful blacksmithing, and witness their craftsmanship firsthand. Later, enjoy a leisurely nature walk along the shores of Lake Eyasi and explore a nearby village to gain insight into local life and traditions.
Conclude your day with a return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay, reflecting on a rich day of cultural immersion.
Activities of the Day: Cultural experience, Nature walk, and Village exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Depart Karatu for a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Depart Karatu for a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Program of the Day: Begin your day early with a hearty breakfast at your lodge before setting out with your safari guide to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. The early departure ensures prime wildlife viewing, with opportunities to spot lions, elusive black rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles. Enjoy a packed lunch amid the scenic landscapes as you continue your exploration of this natural wonder.
Often referred to as a “lost world,” the Ngorongoro Crater features sweeping grasslands, lush forests, and shimmering lakes, home to over 500 bird species and abundant wildlife. Descending early allows you to witness the crater’s vibrant ecosystem before animals retreat from the midday sun.
After your thrilling game drive, return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Highlights of the Day: Early game drive, wildlife sightings, photography, and Ngorongoro Crater exploration.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Marera Valley Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara National Park – Transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport (Departure)
Lake Manyara National Park – Transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport (Departure)
Program of the Day: Rise early and enjoy a hearty breakfast at your lodge before your guide and driver pick you up for the final adventure of your safari. Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, carrying picnic lunch boxes to savor amidst your game drive.
Lake Manyara is a compact yet spectacular park, framed by the towering Great Rift Escarpment and home to diverse wildlife. Witness tree climbing lions, playful baboons, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos roaming the lush forests. The park’s soda lake, shimmering in soft pink hues, hosts thousands of flamingos and over 400 bird species, delighting bird lovers and photographers alike.
After an unforgettable game drive, you will be transferred to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, timed perfectly with your departure home or to your next destination, concluding your incredible Tanzanian safari.
Activities of the Day: Wildlife Game Drive, Picnic Lunch, Transfer to Airport.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
