$1,485 to $1,559 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Your Big Time Adventures driver-guide greets you warmly at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania’s gateway to adventure. Settle in for a scenic 1.5–2 hour drive to Arusha, passing lush coffee plantations, rolling hills, bustling villages, and glimpses of Mount Meru on the horizon. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating stories about local culture, wildlife, and what awaits on your safari. Upon arrival, check into your comfortable lodge to relax and refresh. In the evening, enjoy a detailed safari briefing over dinner, where your guide outlines the thrilling wildlife encounters, iconic landscapes, and immersive experiences awaiting you over the next four days. Rest well, for tomorrow, the African wilderness calls.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Kahawa House
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Big Time Adventures driver-guide collects you for a scenic 2.5–3 hour drive to Tarangire National Park (120 km), passing rolling hills, traditional villages, and the vibrant landscapes of northern Tanzania. Enter a world of giants—Tarangire is famed for its massive elephant herds and towering baobabs. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife year-round, offering dramatic sightings of elephants wading, giraffes browsing treetops, zebras in striped formations, and over 550 bird species. Pause for a picnic lunch amidst this spectacular wilderness, then continue the game drive into the afternoon. In the late afternoon, journey to Karatu, where your comfortable lodge awaits for dinner and rest, preparing for tomorrow’s legendary Ngorongoro Crater adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Country Lodge Karatu
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu Town-Ngorongoro Crater
Karatu Town-Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, your Big Time Adventures guide takes you on a scenic 30–40 minute drive to Ngorongoro Crater, passing misty highlands, farms, and Maasai villages. Descend 600 meters into this ancient volcanic caldera—Africa’s natural wonder. Spend the day on a thrilling game drive, spotting the Big Five: lions prowling, black rhinos grazing, elephants at watering holes, buffalo herds, and elusive leopards. Hippos wallow while flamingos paint soda lakes pink, and zebras graze with wildebeest. Pause for a picnic amid dramatic crater walls, then ascend back to Karatu for dinner and overnight, reflecting on a day of unforgettable wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Country Lodge Karatu
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Karatu to Lake Manyara and Departure
Karatu to Lake Manyara and Departure
After breakfast, your Big Time Adventures guide drives you 1–1.5 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore diverse habitats with a morning game drive, spotting tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and over 400 bird species. Experience the Treetop Canopy Walk for thrilling aerial views of the forest. Enjoy an authentic lunch in Mto wa Mbu village, learning about local culture. In the afternoon, return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, reflecting on unforgettable wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and Tanzanian hospitality.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
