Bush and Forest Explorers

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

Day 1

Town to arusha national park

Town to arusha national park

Day trip from Arusha town to Arusha National Park offers a perfect blend of adventure and nature close to the city. Your day starts with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a short 30-minute drive to the park entrance. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a guided game drive through diverse landscapes including forests, grasslands, and the stunning Momella Lakes.

During the drive, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife such as giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colobus monkeys. Birdwatchers will enjoy spotting colorful species, especially around the lakes. The park is also home to the impressive Ngurdoto Crater, offering breathtaking views and great photo opportunities.

Midday, you’ll take a break for a picnic lunch surrounded by the park’s natural beauty. After lunch, there’s an option for a guided walking safari to explore the smaller trails, giving you a closer look at the flora and smaller animals. Later in the afternoon, you’ll head back to the campsite.

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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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to tarangire national park

Arusha to tarangire national park

A day trip from Arusha to Tarangire National Park followed by a scenic 2-3 hour drive to Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

Upon arrival, you’ll embark on a thrilling game drive through the park’s vast savannahs, riverine forests, and swamps. Expect to see elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and many bird species. The park’s unique landscape, dominated by ancient baobab trees, provides incredible photo opportunities.

Around midday, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated spot inside the park while soaking in the views and sounds of the wild. After lunch, the game drive continues, exploring different areas to maximize wildlife sightings.

By late afternoon, you’ll start your return journey to the one of the campsite, arriving in the evening with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild beauty.

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:
Budget camping
  • Inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mto wa mbuu to, lake manyara national park

Mto wa mbuu to, lake manyara national park

A day trip from Mto wa Mbu to Lake Manyara National Park is a fantastic way to explore Tanzania’s stunning wildlife and landscapes.

Once inside the park, you’ll embark on a game drive through diverse habitats such as dense forests, open grasslands, and the shores of the beautiful alkaline Lake Manyara. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, baboons, and a wide variety of bird species including flamingos that often color the lake’s edge.

You can expect to enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by wildlife and breathtaking views of the lake and forest. After lunch, continue with the afternoon game drive to spot more animals and enjoy the serene natural environment.

By late afternoon, you’ll leave Lake Manyara and return to Mto wa Mbu, bringing back memories of an exciting and wildlife-filled day. In late evening your going to sleep to one of the bush and forest camps.

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
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Mto wa mbuu to ngorongoro crater to arusha

Mto wa mbuu to ngorongoro crater to arusha

A day trip to Ngorongoro Crater offers an unforgettable wildlife and scenic experience.

Inside the crater, you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive amid stunning landscapes of grasslands, lakes, and forests. Ngorongoro is home to an incredible variety of animals including lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and many bird species. The crater floor is also famous for its rare black rhinos and large predator populations.

Midday, you’ll stop at a designated picnic area for lunch, surrounded by breathtaking views. Afterward, the game drive continues to explore different parts of the crater before heading back up to the rim in late afternoon.

This day trip provides a unique chance to see diverse wildlife in a spectacular natural setting, perfect for nature lovers and photographers. It’s a full, rewarding day filled with adventure, wildlife sightings, and stunning scenery.

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)

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

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