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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

Full Day Game Drive and 1-4 hours walking safari at Ngoro Ngoro Crater via Maasai Boma

Full Day Game Drive and 1-4 hours walking safari at Ngoro Ngoro Crater via Maasai Boma

Your adventure starts with a hearty breakfast, followed by a guided journey to Ngorongoro. The scenic drive through Tanzania's landscapes sets the stage for a memorable day. First, you'll visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a geological wonder formed by a collapsed volcano, revealing a natural wonderland at 2,286 meters above sea level.

You'll have a thrilling game drive and a sumptuous picnic lunch amidst sweeping vistas, encountering iconic African animals like giraffes, buffaloes, and elephants. But the true beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater is its unique ecosystem, a sanctuary for endangered species, including the elusive black rhino. Predators like lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards also inhabit this rugged terrain.

Ngorongoro's diverse habitats provide a haven for various bird species, delighting bird enthusiasts. After exploring Ngorongoro, you'll head to a lodge for dinner and an 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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Manyara's Secret
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a game drive

Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a game drive

After breakfast, you'll set off on a journey to Lake Manyara National Park, with a packed lunch for a wildlife expedition. This park offers diverse natural beauty, from a Rift Valley soda lake to lush forests and steep mountain slopes. Notably, it's home to unique tree-climbing lions and herds of elephants, which the park was created to protect.
The lake's shores are adorned with pink flamingos, attracting over 400 bird species, including waterfowl and migratory birds. You'll also encounter buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes and impalas along the lake's edges and in forested valleys.
Exploring Lake Manyara is an adventure, with a groundwater forest, acacia tortilla's woodlands, and springs known as Maji Moto. You'll spot troops of olive baboons, Sykes monkeys, and short-eared galago's. Other park residents include Cape clawless otters, Egyptian mongooses, hippos, and klipspringers.
After your enjoyable visit to Lake Manyara National Park, you'll be transferred to your accommodation lodge.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Manyara's Secret
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Complete safari experience in Tarangire National Park

Complete safari experience in Tarangire National Park

Embark on an expedition to Tarangire National Park, nestled in northern Tanzania near Lake Manyara. This sanctuary boasts towering baobab trees, vast grassy plains, and abundant elephant herds, often overshadowed by Serengeti's fame, granting an exclusive experience. Encounter buffalo, lions, leopards, and in the dry season, the country's highest mammal concentration. Discover wild dogs, rare gerenuk antelope, and a plethora of year-round bird species.
Tarangire goes beyond traditional game drives, allowing on-foot savannah exploration, tracking, sunrise hot-air balloon rides, and nocturnal wildlife excursions.
As your remarkable safari concludes, bid adieu to the park's mesmerizing natural beauty, transitioning to Arusha town.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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 RO Scavenger Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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