Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Our safari guide will pick you up in the morning from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The drive to Tarangire will take about 2 hours. You'll enjoy the beautiful views of the local villages and Masaai herds on the way.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population. You can also find many zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and even lions and cheetahs. You will have lunch at the picnic site in the park and continue with our game drive in the afternoon. At the end of the day, you'll slowly drive out of the park and head to the lodge for an overnight stay.
The lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town, about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Octagon Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park
After a good night's sleep, it’s time to head to Lake Manyara Park. Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions, the soda ash lake, and its flamingos. During the game drive, we will find a nice picnic site to enjoy our lunch. In addition, you can
book a walking safari and enjoy the park on foot with a park ranger (optional).
It is an amazing experience to see the animals up close! After your afternoon game drive, it’s time to head to your next destination for the night. The lodge offers comfortable rooms situated throughout lush gardens. Dive and relax at the swimming pool.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Octagon Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi
It’s going to be a special day because today you'll meet the bushmen! You will visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes who live near Lake Eyasi.
The Hadzabe is a tribe of nomadic hunters. They live purely off the land and depend solely on the bush. The Datoga tribe are pastoralists who are skilled silversmiths.
They live near the Hadzabe and supply them with iron tips, knives, and spears in exchange for honey and fruits. After this surreal experience, we will take you to the lodge where you can enjoy the amazing view.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
The Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
The Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
You will head out early to descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. This crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. Approximately 25,000 large animals live in the crater. You will find many zebras, wildebeests,
and elephants. If you're lucky, even rhinos! At the end of the day, you will head to the lodge where you will spend another night.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Village Nature Hike and Bike Tour
Village Nature Hike and Bike Tour
Today, it’s time to stretch your legs and get active. You'll start early in the morning in the village of Mto Wa Mbu as you walk through the banana plantations to the Rift Valley wall. The walk will be a bit steep and rocky. Once you are on top, you will
enjoy the amazing panoramic view of Lake Manyara and Mto Wa Mbu. After a few minutes' rest, you will walk down to the location where the bikes are waiting for you.
The bike tour will take you through the village of Mto Wa Mbu. On the way, you will have an amazing lunch with a local family. You'll discover real Tanzanian food! In the afternoon, you’ll head back to Arusha where your safari adventure will come to an end.
- Main Destination:
- Mto Wa Mbu (Town)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
