$1,850 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in arusha
Arrival in arusha
You’ll be met at the airport by your Operator, and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to unwind, and get ready for the incredible journey ahead. As the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, Arusha is a bustling city that plays a key role in most safari adventures, and nearly all travelers pass through it at some point.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire national park
Arusha to Tarangire national park
After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation and you'll begin your journey to Tarangire National Park—a scenic drive of about two and a half hours along well-maintained tarmac roads.
Named after the Tarangire River, which flows through its heart, the park is a vital water source for wildlife during the dry season, earning it the nickname "the river of warthogs." Tarangire is especially famous for its large elephant herds, often seen gathering near the river. You’ll also have the chance to spot giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and an array of predators such as lions and leopards.
Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that Tarangire boasts more breeding bird species than any other place on Earth. The park is also home to towering, ancient Baobab trees—some believed to be over a thousand years old.
Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic picnic site within the park, return to your accomodation.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa mbu to Ngorongoro crater
Mto wa mbu to Ngorongoro crater
After enjoying breakfast, you'll set off towards the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you approach the Ngorongoro Crater for the first time, it feels like you’ve discovered a hidden world. Enclosed by steep volcanic walls lies an untouched wilderness, featuring vast savannahs, scattered acacia woodlands, shimmering lakes, and thriving swamps.
Formed two to three million years ago by the explosive collapse of a massive volcano, the Crater spans roughly 260 square kilometers. It's renowned not only for its dramatic geological history but also as one of Africa’s most densely populated wildlife areas.
Descending into the Crater, you’ll find yourself surrounded by abundant wildlife, including herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, as well as over 500 bird species. This remarkable ecosystem also offers one of the best opportunities to spot the rare and endangered black rhino.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake manyara to Arusha
Lake manyara to Arusha
After breakfast, you’ll head out on a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located about 120 km west of Arusha. Though small in size, this park is rich in diversity. It’s one of the narrowest parks in Africa, yet it offers truly grand scenery, dominated by the dramatic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment that rises steeply above the park’s western edge.
At the heart of the park lies its namesake, Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake that expands and contracts with the seasons. The lake is a haven for birdlife, attracting thousands of wading birds including flocks of flamingos, and is home to over 500 recorded bird species.
As you explore the park, you might encounter elephants and baboons in the lush evergreen forests, and with a bit of luck, spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting in the branches.
You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your game drive.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
