3-Day Colubush Monkey + Tree Climbing Lions Experience

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

Arrival in Arusha Town

Begin your adventure with an early morning pickup from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport. Drive approximately 2–3 hours to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its lush forests, soda lake, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a game drive along the lake’s edge, spotting flamingos, hippos, elephants, and giraffes. One of the park’s highlights is the rare tree-climbing lions, lounging in acacia and fig trees a perfect photo opportunity. After an afternoon game drive, check into your lodge or camp and enjoy a scenic sunset over the lake. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge provide a peaceful close to an exhilarating day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Arusha National Park

After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, located just 1–2 hours from the town of Arusha. This park offers a mix of landscapes: lush forests, alpine meadows, and the stunning Mount Meru backdrop. Spend the day on guided game drives, encountering giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and colobus monkeys swinging through the forest. Bird enthusiasts will delight in over 400 species, including the elusive turaco. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park amidst the scenic Ngurdoto Crater. In the afternoon, continue exploring and photographing the dramatic landscapes before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay, reflecting on the diversity of wildlife experienced so far.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive once again toward Lake Manyara National Park for a short en-route game viewing experience, depending on your schedule. Enjoy the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment with opportunities for brief wildlife sightings or photo stops. Afterward, continue your journey toward your departure point at Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). This marks the end of your safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of colobus monkeys, tree-climbing lions, and Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes.

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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