Ekarua Wild Safaris

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$1,870 to $1,980 pp (USD)

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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

Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport and transfer to Arusha

Your journey begins the moment you step off the plane at Kilimanjaro International Airport. The cool mountain air carries the scent of adventure as our driver guide greets you with a warm smile and “Karibu Tanzania” welcome to Tanzania.
You’ll settle into your charming lodge in Arusha, surrounded by lush gardens and views of Mount Meru. If time allows, take a gentle stroll through the city, soaking in the vibrant colors of local markets and the rhythm of Tanzanian life. Tonight, drift into sleep knowing that tomorrow, the mountain calls.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
African View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Hike mount kilimanjaro Via Marangu route to Mandara hut

Hike mount kilimanjaro Via Marangu route to Mandara hut

After breakfast, the road leads you to Marangu Gate, the start of your Mount Kilimanjaro day hike. The rainforest greets you with giant ferns, chattering monkeys, and exotic bird calls.
Step by step, you climb towards Mandara Hut, pausing to marvel at Maundi Crater with its sweeping views. You’re walking in the footsteps of explorers and dreamers, feeling the crisp mountain breeze on your skin.
By afternoon, you descend and return to Arusha, your heart full and your camera full of memories.

Main Destination:
Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
African View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Safari to Tarangire National Park

Safari to Tarangire National Park

The sunrise paints the horizon as you journey to Tarangire National Park a land where elephants roam in great herds and ancient baobab trees stand as silent giants. Your game drive takes you along winding rivers and open savannahs where lions bask in the morning sun, giraffes stride gracefully, and wildebeest graze peacefully.
After a picnic lunch in the park, your adventure continues towards Karatu, where a cozy lodge awaits, offering warmth, comfort, and starlit skies.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Descending to Ngorongoro crater

Descending to Ngorongoro crater

Wake early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater teeming with wildlife. In just a few hours, you might spot all of the Big Five from rhinos grazing in the distance to lions lounging by the lakeshore. Flamingos shimmer pink across soda lakes, and hippos wallow lazily in the shallows. A picnic by the hippo pool keeps you energized before you ascend and return to Karatu, the crater’s magic still fresh in your mind.

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:
Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Karatu to lake Eyasi The home of Hadzabe & Datoga the Bushmens

Karatu to lake Eyasi The home of Hadzabe & Datoga the Bushmens

Your final day begins with an early drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe Bushmen. Join them on a morning hunt, learning how to track animals and shoot a bow and arrow the traditional way.
Around the fire, hear their stories – tales passed down through generations. Visit the Datoga blacksmiths, watching as they skillfully shape metal tools from scraps.
By afternoon, you head back to Arusha or the airport, carrying home not just photographs, but the soul of Tanzania itself.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
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 can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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