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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel, then make your way to the airport for your flight to Arusha, where the adventure of exploring Tarangire National Park begins. Our team will prepare a packed picnic lunch for you to savor during a full-day game drive in the park. This hidden treasure is the ideal choice for those in pursuit of an authentic safari experience in northern Tanzania, boasting a breathtaking landscape adorned with a myriad of iconic baobab trees.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for the long-distance migration of wildebeest and zebras, making it a wildlife hub, especially during the dry season. However, it's the majestic elephants that truly steal the show here, with one of the world's most significant elephant populations. A delicious lunch and refreshing soft drinks will be served at midday.

As the sun sets on your exhilarating day in the park depart for Fig Tree Lodge & Camp where you can relish a delectable dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

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
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Savor a delightful breakfast at the lodge around 7:00am, and then set off at 7:30am for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. With your hot lunch thoughtfully packed, get ready for a picturesque journey.

Lake Manyara National Park is a visual marvel, once eloquently described by Ernest Hemingway as the most beautiful he'd encountered in Africa. While it's one of Tanzania's smaller parks, much of its terrain is dominated by the lake. Despite its size, the safari experience it offers is truly emblematic of Tanzania.

This park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, boasting the world's largest population of baboons, over 400 bird species, and a soda lake adorned with pink-hued flamingos.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Commence your day with a delectable breakfast at the lodge, where we will expertly prepare and pack a hearty lunch to fuel your upcoming journey. Then, set out for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will complete all necessary check-in procedures upon arrival. As you begin your drive alongside the Lerai Forest, you'll quickly be captivated by the splendor of one of the world's most extensive intact calderas.

Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive, and bear witness to the remarkable diversity of wildlife that thrives within. Keep a sharp eye out for an opportunity to observe the complete array of the Big Five (rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, and elephants), in addition to zebras, hippos, wildebeest, hyenas, and more. Don't forget to take in the astonishing birdlife, including flamingos, geese, storks, and vultures at the soda lake.

Later in the late afternoon, return to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your designated destination.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.
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