Ecolife Tours and Safaris

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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

Tarangire Game Drive

Tarangire Game Drive

Today your dedicated private safari guide will pick you up from your location in Arusha or airport and drive you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees, diverse landscapes and large herds of elephants.

Upon arrival, you will begin your game drive, exploring the park's beautiful savannah in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and, with some luck, lions and other predators. Your guide will help you discover the park's rich wildlife and explain the fascinating behaviours of the animals you encounter.

Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated area inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later in the afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to Lodge in Karatu, where you will check in, enjoy dinner and relax overnight after an exciting first day of your Tanzanian safari.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

After an early breakfast at Farm of Dreams Lodge, you will depart with your dedicated private safari guide for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania's most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

Upon arrival, you will descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. Surrounded by dramatic crater walls, you will explore open grasslands, wetlands and woodland habitats in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and spotted hyenas. With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.

Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated area inside the crater before continuing your afternoon game drive, making the most of this remarkable natural sanctuary.

Later in the afternoon, you will ascend the crater rim and return to Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu. Enjoy dinner, relax and spend the evening reflecting on another memorable day of wildlife encounters in Tanzania.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drives & Departure

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drives & Departure

After breakfast at Farm of Dreams Lodge, you will check out and meet your dedicated private safari guide for your final wildlife adventure in Tanzania. You will then drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful wildlife destination known for its lush groundwater forest, open grasslands, scenic lake shores and diverse birdlife.

During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons and numerous bird species. The park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated area before continuing your game drive.

In the afternoon, you will leave the park and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, or to Arusha if you are continuing your stay there. This marks the end of your memorable Tanzanian safari. We hope you leave with wonderful memories with us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

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
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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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  • This tour is offered by Ecolife Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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