Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park and night game drive
Tarangire National Park and night game drive
We pick you up at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of the park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. You may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, eland, giraffe and zebra. Late afternoon, you will head back to your lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Optional activity: At an extra charge, a night game drive in Tarangire National Park offers a unique experience. As the sun sets, the nocturnal world comes alive with the sounds of the wilderness. Equipped with spotlights, visitors can witness the behavior of elusive nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, and bush babies. The cool night adds a sense of mystery to the adventure, creating an unforgettable safari.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Your day will begin after breakfast by about 8 AM with a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park ahead of you. The national park is extremely famous and special for its diverse landscape and 9 different vegetation zones. As you begin your game drive, you will be welcomed by the ancient and gigantic baobab trees, which make even animals like the giraffe look tiny. The 3,000 square kilometer park gets its name from the Tarangire River that flows through it. The river attracts a lot of diverse animals, and you should be able to spot a lot of elephants, giraffes, lions, antelopes and zebras.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Escarpment Luxury Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
You will have an early start at 6:30 AM, after breakfast. You will proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. Its massive floor is about 260 square kilometers and has a depth of over 2,000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Escarpment Luxury Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha Town
Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha Town
Depart at 7:30 AM from the lodge to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of acacia and mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on until the evening, with a small break for a picnic lunch. During the game drive, watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National Park is the tree-climbing lions, however, spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, the shoreline turns pink, with millions of flamingos flocking there.
We expect to be back in Arusha around 3:00 PM, although we are flexible.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
