5-Day Trip to Tarangire Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

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

Arusha Town

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you’ll be met by our friendly Hadza Guides Africa representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation after your arrival. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional Arusha city tour, visiting the local markets, cultural centers, or the Maasai craft shops. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive through Maasai villages and open plains. Enjoy a full-day game drive in this wildlife-rich park famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. You may also spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and wildebeests roaming the savannah. Later, drive to your lodge near the park for dinner and overnight.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a full-day game drive inside the crater, home to the Big Five and an incredible concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, and hippos. Have a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending back to Karatu 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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and diverse ecosystems ranging from groundwater forests to open savannah. Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the lake, then continue exploring before returning to your lodge in Karatu 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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams 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 Arusha/kilimanjaro Airport for Departure

After breakfast, depart from your Karatu lodge and enjoy a leisurely drive back to Arusha. Depending on your air transfer schedule, you’ll have last-minute shopping before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.