3-Day Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha National Park

You will be picked up from your stay in Arusha and begin a beautiful journey to Arusha National Park, with packed lunch boxes prepared for the day.

Upon arrival, you will enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, followed by a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed park ranger. This unique experience allows you to explore the park on foot and discover its wildlife and natural surroundings from a different perspective.

Arusha National Park is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including African elephants, Cape buffaloes, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and the more elusive wildebeest. The park is also renowned for its diverse and spectacular landscapes, ranging from expansive open savannah and acacia scrubland to lush montane forests.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will start a beautiful journey to Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is widely regarded as one of Africa’s natural wonders.

The Ngorongoro Crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, with around 30,000 large mammals living within the crater throughout the year. During your game drive, you may encounter buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the rare black rhinoceros, as well as a remarkable variety of bird species, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.

The crater’s abundant wildlife makes it possible to see a remarkable number of animals within a relatively short period of time, creating an unforgettable safari experience.
Once you finish game drives you will be back to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Karatu Classic View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Eyasi to Arusha

After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you to Lake Eyasi, where you will have the opportunity to meet two of Tanzania’s fascinating indigenous communities: the Hadzabe and the Datoga.

Your first visit will be with the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania’s traditional hunter-gatherer communities. You will have the unique opportunity to join them on a hunting excursion and learn about their traditional hunting techniques, lifestyle, and deep connection with the surrounding environment.

After your experience with the Hadzabe, you will visit the Datoga community, which is renowned for its traditional craftsmanship and highly skilled blacksmithing. You will have the opportunity to observe local artisans as they demonstrate their traditional metalworking techniques and learn more about their culture and way of life.

After completing these activities, you will be transfered to Arusha at Clock tower where your safari ends.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.