$598 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and begin the scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a wildlife haven famed for its vast elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and sweeping golden plains.
As you enter the park, your game drive begins immediately, offering chances to spot giraffes, zebras, lions, buffaloes, and a remarkable variety of birdlife. You’ll enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch at a designated viewpoint inside the park before continuing your exploration through different habitats and river valleys where animals gather to drink.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Karatu, where you will settle in at your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the cool highland air and peaceful natural setting.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Fig Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters into this extraordinary natural amphitheater often celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest wonders. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports an incredible density of wildlife, giving you excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, large buffalo herds, grazing zebras, roaming wildebeests, and the highly endangered black rhino.
As you explore the diverse landscapes—open grasslands, acacia woodlands, freshwater swamps, and the shimmering shores of Lake Magadi—your guide will share insights into the animals and the crater’s unique history. Midday, enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch at a scenic spot, often near a hippo pool, before continuing your game drive through this remarkable ecosystem. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Karatu for dinner and overnight camping, ending the day surrounded by the calm highland atmosphere.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara
Depart after breakfast and begin your journey to Lake Manyara National Park, a picturesque gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. The park is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, lush groundwater forest, and the shimmering soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds.
As you enter the forest, you’ll be greeted by troops of baboons, blue monkeys, and the cool shade of towering mahogany trees. Continue deeper into the park for the chance to spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, and a variety of antelope species. Midday, enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the lake or hippo pools before continuing your game drive through the diverse habitats. In the afternoon, exit the park and drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or at the airport, depending on your onward travel plans.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
