$890 to $900 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Bush Walk, Village Cycling and Cultures
Arusha to Bush Walk, Village Cycling and Cultures
Your premium 3-day circuit kicks off with a morning pickup in Arusha, driving straight to the wildlife corridors bordering Tarangire National Park. Meet an expert armed ranger for an exhilarating 3-hour morning walking safari to track big game at eye level. Following lunch, journey up to the green oasis of Mto wa Mbu. Swap your vehicle for mountain bikes to start an active afternoon cultural immersion. Pedal through red-dust paths lined by thriving banana plantations and local rice farms, interacting with village farmers before exploring the bustling local food market. Conclude your day by driving up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to check into Migombani Camp. Unwind in the spectacular rim-side infinity pool, which offers jaw-dropping, sweeping views over Lake Manyara and the valley floor. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner under the stars and fall asleep to the distant, raw sounds of the African wilderness.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- Migombani Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
The Ngorongoro Crater Caldera and lodging
The Ngorongoro Crater Caldera and lodging
Awake to a breathtaking escarpment sunrise before a short morning drive into the high, mist-shrouded peaks of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pass through the lush forest perimeter until the trees break away to reveal the jaw-dropping volcanic caldera below. Descend 600 meters down the steep rock walls directly onto the crater floor for a full day of high-density game viewing. This self-contained eco-system offers your best opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino alongside massive prides of lions, old bull elephants, and vast herds of wildebeest grazing near Lake Magadi. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch right on the water’s edge while watching pods of hippos splash in the shallows. In the late afternoon, climb back up the crater walls and transfer to the sprawling, beautiful grounds of the Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu. Enjoy a premium farm-to-table dinner and sleep deeply in your luxury cottage.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Farm of Dreams Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park Safari to Arusha Return
Tarangire National Park Safari to Arusha Return
After a hearty breakfast, descend the escarpment toward Tarangire National Park, famous for harboring the largest elephant populations in East Africa. Enter the park gates and spend the morning navigating game tracks that wind beneath ancient, iconic baobab trees that dominate the rolling savannah landscape. Follow the loops of the Tarangire River, which acts as a permanent magnet for wildlife; you will observe massive family herds of elephants digging in the dry riverbeds for water, closely flanked by zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, and predatory leopards resting high in the acacia branches. Stop at a panoramic hilltop viewpoint for a fresh picnic lunch overlooking the river plains below. In the afternoon, squeeze in a final short game drive through the northern circuit before exiting the park boundaries. Board your vehicle for a smooth, scenic 2-hour overland drive back to Arusha, arriving before sunset to conclude your epic tour.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
