Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your safari kicks off in the morning with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, spanning an area roughly equivalent to Luxembourg at approximately 2,600 km². Here, the landscape unfolds with vast savannahs, seasonal swamps, and towering baobab trees—a habitat teeming with Masai giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeest, eland, fringe-eared oryx, the peculiar long-necked gerenuk, and an impressive array of over 550 bird species. However, it's the iconic elephants that Tarangire is renowned for, with herds of up to 300 individuals roaming freely. This park stands as one of East Africa's premier destinations to observe and approach these magnificent creatures up close. Following an exhilarating game drive, you'll settle into a campsite just outside the park, where you'll spend the night in comfortable tents. (Meals included: Lunch, Dinner).
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Lodge & Campsite (Lodge)
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu– Ngorongoro Crater tour– Mto wa Mbu
Embark on an early journey into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. This colossal caldera, nearly 600 meters deep and approximately 20 kilometers wide, hosts a breathtaking array of wildlife. As you explore, anticipate encounters with a diverse range of mammals, from the renowned Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—to graceful Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles, and elusive mountain reedbucks. Keep your eyes peeled for spotted hyenas, the rare wild dogs, and a myriad of bird species, numbering over 500 in the region. Following a delightful picnic lunch within the crater and further game viewing, you'll bid adieu to the crater in the afternoon, journeying back to Mto wa Mbu. Tonight's accommodation awaits at the Jambo campsite, offering another chance to revel in the tranquility of the African wilderness. (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Jambo Lodge & Campsite (Lodge)
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu– Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Following breakfast, embark on a journey to the picturesque Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its abundant birdlife boasting over 400 species, dense forests inhabited by primates, and expansive grassy plains. Much of the park is dominated by the alkaline Lake Manyara, home to vibrant colonies of flamingos and various waterfowl. Amidst the diverse landscape, keep an eye out for giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, and lively troops of monkeys and baboons frolicking near the lake's forests. Following an immersive game drive and a delightful picnic lunch, bid farewell to the park in the afternoon, journeying back to Arusha, where you'll arrive in the early evening, concluding your unforgettable safari adventure. (Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch).
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: