4-Day Wildlife Wonders- Lakes and Cultural Gems

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

Arusha to The Heart of Tarangire

Begin your adventure with an early morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel and set off for the stunning Tarangire National Park, carrying your lunch boxes for a seamless day of exploration. Embark on an exhilarating game drive across diverse landscapes—from lush seasonal swamps to golden savannas—while encountering the park’s famous large elephant herds. Watch in awe as lions stalk their prey or spot elusive leopards perched gracefully in the trees above. Named after the winding Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline during the dry season, this remarkable destination promises breathtaking wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments. After an action-packed day, return to the lodge to relax and overnight in comfort.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Where Culture Meets Nature

After a hearty breakfast, your safari guide will take you to Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe community, renowned for their traditional hunting skills. Experience an authentic hunting demonstration and learn firsthand how they track and catch their prey. Next, visit the nearby Datoga community, famous for their expert blacksmithing craftsmanship. Take time to stretch your legs with a scenic walk around Lake Eyasi and explore a local village to immerse yourself in the vibrant lifestyle and culture of rural Africa. After a day full of unique cultural encounters, return to the lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and overnight in comfort.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

The Crater's Rim

“After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and drive you to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive, with lunch boxes in tow. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s natural wonders, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world. Home to around 30,000 large mammals year-round—including buffalo, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos—plus a rich variety of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards, this incredible landscape offers the chance to witness remarkable wildlife encounters in a short time. Get ready for a day full of awe-inspiring sights and memories to last a lifetime.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game drive at Lake Manyara to Arusha

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your lodge and drive you to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive, carrying lunch boxes. Covering 330 sq. km, the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon colonies, and abundant birdlife. You’ll also spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, and buffalo. Pause at the hippo pool to stretch your legs and observe these magnificent animals up close. After the game drive, you will be transferred to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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