$770 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast depart to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. The Park offers variety of habitats, that is; Underground water forest, Baobab strewn cliffs, Acacia woodlands, water forests, Algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the Soda ash. Lake Manyara itself rich in Flamingos. Despite the lake being small in size it does supports large numbers of animal species and absurd bird life. Lions present in this park are well known for their tree climbing character, also compared to other parks in the world Lake Manyara has the huge troops of Baboons. Later in the afternoon will drive back to the Lodge.
After an early dinner, leave the lodge at about 20h00 and explore the park for approximately 3 hours. Your expert guide will take you through the park’s diverse habitats in search of nocturnal animals and sounds, giving you a completely different perspective of the lake and the Rift Valley Escarpment.
Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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Panorama Safari Camp
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Morning after Breakfast depart heading to Tarangire National Park. for a full day game drive. Once inside the park, you'll see the eponymous Tarangire river lined with acacia and Baobab where game amble to and fro throughout the day. During the dry season, thousands of animals from the Masai steppe migrate to the Tarangire region looking for water so you can see dozens of different species in a small amount of time.
Exclusive to the park are endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu, Fringe-Eared Oryx, and the Ashy Starling.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic areas and take in an unparalleled view of the Tarangire River. Keep an eye on your food though, as the local monkey population will be only too happy to make off with a tasty treat if given the opportunity!
Late afternoon return to Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mvuli Hotel
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Materuni Village & Waterfalls
Materuni Village & Waterfalls
A tour of Materuni Village and Waterfalls is a good way to spend a day away from town. The walk to Materuni Waterfall offers a glimpse into the nature of Tanzania while giving you a bit of a work-out to either prepare your body for the forthcoming climb to the highest point of Africa – Kilimanjaro, or ease your muscles after the climb.
The tour starts in the coffee plantations of the local Chagga tribe, where the villagers will demonstrate some of the processes involved in coffee farming and handling and give you a chance to participate in preparing the coffee beans and making your own coffee.
The following walk to Materuni Waterfall is an opportunity to see how local fruit, including avocados, mangos, lemons and bananas grow, as well as learn some of the local history and traditions. A swim in the waters of the fall and locally prepared lunch amidst the beauties of African nature conclude the tour.
Evening hours transferred back to the Airport or Hotel in Arusha.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
