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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha City

Arrival in Arusha City

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, approximately a one-hour drive away. Spend your first night at The Karibu Heritage House, a charming and comfortable retreat where you can relax and unwind before your safari begins. Conveniently located within easy reach of the city center, the hotel offers the perfect setting to enjoy a peaceful evening and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers some of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife experiences, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of antelope species, along with an impressive diversity of birdlife. After an exciting day in the park, you will head to your selected lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, with upgrade options available upon request.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Karatu Classic View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is centered around its beautiful alkaline lake and offers spectacular landscapes, ranging from lush groundwater forests to open grasslands and lakeshore habitats.

Lake Manyara is renowned for its rich biodiversity and excellent wildlife viewing. During your game drive, you may encounter large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, warthogs, impalas, and an impressive variety of bird species. The park’s giant fig and mahogany trees create a stunning backdrop for your safari experience. With a bit of luck, you may also spot the elusive lion or leopard that roam the park.

After an exciting day of wildlife exploration, you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Karatu Classic View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed picnic lunches for a full day of wildlife viewing. Upon arrival, you will descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, with more than 25,000 animals thriving within its lush grasslands, forests, and wetlands. During your game drive, you may encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of bird species, including vibrant flamingos around the crater lakes.

After an unforgettable safari experience in this remarkable ecosystem, you will begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, bringing your adventure to a memorable close.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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