Tanzania Songbirds Safaris

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$1,724 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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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

Arusha National Park for a Game Drive

Arusha National Park for a Game Drive

Your unforgettable safari adventure begins with a warm welcome from our professional guide, who will pick you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or your hotel in Arusha. After a brief introduction and safari briefing, you’ll head straight into the wild with a scenic drive to Arusha National Park—a hidden gem often overlooked but rich in biodiversity and dramatic landscapes. Spend the day exploring the park’s lush montane forests, sparkling Momella Lakes, and the striking Ngurdoto Crater. Keep your camera ready for close-up sightings of giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys, all set against the backdrop of Mount Meru. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature’s serenity. In the late afternoon, you'll drive back to Arusha town for a relaxing evening at Summit Safari Lodge, where comfort meets authentic Tanzanian hospitality. This perfect blend of adventure and relaxation sets the tone for the incredible safari days ahead.

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:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park for Game drive

Tarangire National Park for Game drive

After an early breakfast at Lodge, your safari journey continues with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, a haven for wildlife and one of Tanzania’s most visually striking parks. Upon entering Tarangire, you'll begin an exciting game drive through vast savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees and traversed by the life-giving Tarangire River. This park is famous for its massive elephant herds, but also offers rich sightings of lions, leopards, giraffes, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species. You'll pause for a delicious picnic lunch at one of the park’s picnic sites, surrounded by nature and wildlife. In the afternoon, continue your game viewing before making your way toward Karatu, a charming highland town nestled near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the early evening at Crater Rim View Lodge, where you'll enjoy a peaceful overnight stay, stunning views, and a chance to recharge in preparation for the next day’s adventure into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater.

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:
Crater Rim View Lodge
  • Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater for a Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater for a Game Drive

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart from your lodge and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its 600-meter-deep, 20-kilometer-wide caldera. As you explore this unique ecosystem, you’ll have the rare opportunity to spot the Big Five and the endangered black rhino—along with hippos, cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the crater’s scenic picnic sites, perhaps beside a hippo pool. After a full day of game viewing and photography, you’ll ascend the crater walls and return to Karatu, where you’ll check in at the Marera Valley Lodge. Nestled in the green hills of the Ngorongoro Highlands, the lodge offers a peaceful atmosphere, spacious rooms, and beautiful views—perfect for relaxing.

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

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park for a Game Drive

Lake Manyara National Park for a Game Drive

After breakfast at Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu, we depart for a morning game drive in the scenic Lake Manyara National Park—famous for its lush forests, tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and vibrant birdlife including flamingos. This compact park offers an unforgettable wildlife experience against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. After the game drive, we return to Karatu for a relaxing lunch before heading back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, we’ll drop you at your hotel or directly at the airport, marking the perfect end to your unforgettable 4-day safari adventure.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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