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Arrival
Day 1
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha at 8:30 a.m. and drive approximately 90 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park, with a picnic lunch provided.
Upon arrival, enjoy a full day of game drives through the park’s diverse habitats until late afternoon, before transferring to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Lake Manyara is a renowned birdwatching paradise, with more than 350 recorded bird species, and is also famous for its rare and elusive tree-climbing lions, making it a unique and rewarding safari destination.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning of wildlife viewing across the expansive crater floor.
Covering approximately 100 square miles, the crater floor is dotted with permanent water sources and supports an estimated 30,000 animals, naturally enclosed by the steep volcanic walls. This unique ecosystem offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—alongside many other species.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact and unbroken caldera, with walls rising about 610 meters above the floor. Thanks to year-round grass and water, wildlife viewing is exceptional in all seasons. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the famous hippo pool before continuing your game drive.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and transfer to your lodge in the Karatu area, arriving in time for sunset, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately an hour and a half hours along well-maintained tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, often referred to as the “river of warthogs,” which serves as the primary water source for wildlife during the dry season.
Tarangire is especially famous for its large elephant families, frequently seen gathering along the riverbanks. Other wildlife commonly encountered includes giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest, which in turn attract predators such as lions and leopards. The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with more breeding bird species recorded here than in any other area of Tanzania.
The landscape is dotted with ancient baobab trees, some believed to be over a thousand years old, adding to the park’s dramatic character. Lunch will be enjoyed at a picnic site within the park, followed by further game viewing. Return back to Arusha in the late afternoon.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
