5-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi &Lake Natron

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival and Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Our guide will pick you from Arusha airport or at the hotel you will depart to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch.
This impressive park is one of Tanzania most dramatically located wildlife areas. Also, this park is beautiful with main attractions of tree climbing lions, its elephant and baboons that you can see at closer range than most other places.
Lake Manyara is an alkaline’ lake and at certain times of the year hosts thousands of flamingoes and a diversity of other bird s life.
The lake and its environment are also home to herbivores such as hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs and giraffes.
Enjoy your game drive then our guide will be transfer you to the Lodge located in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Visit Lake Eyasi

Morning after breakfast at the lodge, you will depart to Lake Eyasi for a day of cultural tourism and a chance to learn about some of the diverse ethnic groups of Tanzania.
Here you will see a great variety of birdlife along the shore of this beautiful lake. This area is the traditional homeland of the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Datoga blacksmith.
You will have time to visit the Hadzabe Camp, follow the men on a hunt, and spend time with the woman and children. Enjoy and try your hand at shooting bow and arrow.
Late evening, you will be driving to the Lodge for a delightful dinner and an enjoyable overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, set out for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing a Maasai village en route.
Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for diverse wildlife, from lions to buffalos, zebras, hyenas, and antelopes. With luck, spot a rhinoceros. Formed around 2-3 million years ago, this massive caldera is a geological wonder.

Lunch at a scenic picnic site precedes an afternoon game drive, exploring the area's landscapes and observing its inhabitants.

Later, head to the lodge for dinner and a well-deserved overnight stay, concluding your memorable day.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Lake Natron

Following breakfast, depart later in the morning for Lake Natron, where an incredible sight awaits: a multitude of flamingos gracing the lake's shores.
Lake Natron, situated in northern Tanzania, boasts a remarkable and distinctive hue of bright red, attributed to its high alkalinity. It stands as a crucial breeding habitat for countless flamingos, who converge here to feast on the algae thriving in the lake's saline waters.
The lake's extreme alkalinity and elevated temperature contribute to the formation of mineral-rich structures, including the renowned calcified bird statues.

Surprisingly, despite its challenging environment, the vicinity of Lake Natron hosts a diverse array of wildlife, featuring wildebeests, zebras, and elegant Maasai giraffes.

After relishing this captivating excursion, you will be transported to the Lodge. Here, your evening entails a delectable dinner and comfortable accommodation, ensuring a delightful end to your day of exploration.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located near Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Natron to Arusha town

Opting for an early departure is highly advisable, as the enchanting sunrise over the serene shores of Lake Natron promises an indelible experience.

The lake's otherworldly allure, adorned with captivating reddish tints, owes its charm to salt-tolerant microorganisms and algae. Prepare to be mesmerized as you cross paths with an impressive assembly of approximately 2.5 million flamingos. Lake Natron stands as both their sanctuary and a cherished primary breeding sanctuary.

Following this awe-inspiring rendezvous with the flamingos, you will journey back to camp for a delightful breakfast. As you savor the recollections of your safari encounters, it's time to draw the curtains on this expedition and head back to Arusha, signifying the culmination of this extraordinary adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.