Colours Africa Tours and Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in the morning you will be pickup by our guide heading Tarangire National Park and an approximate 2-hour drive(120km) you will arrive at the Tarangire National Park and you will check inn.

When your in Tarangire National Park you will be able to see large group of elephants up close, the park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hundreds species of Birds which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as Lions and the park also is famous for its large giant baobab trees.

During your game drive you will have the time to visit Tarangire River that crosses through the park, which is the only source of water for the wild animals here during the dry season.

In the afternoon the guide will choose a suitable place to have a hot picnic lunch along the river Tarangare. Later you will proceed with your game drive until sun sate whereby the Guide will take you to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Home of Big 5

Home of Big 5

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the lodge, where your packed hot lunch will be prepared for your journey ahead. Depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and complete all necessary check-in formalities. As you start driving alongside the Lerai Forest, you will begin to appreciate the beauty of one of the largest intact calderas in the world.

Descend into the crater floor for a full day of game drive and witness the incredible diversity of wildlife that resides within. Keep your eyes peeled for a chance to spot all of the Big Five, including rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, and elephants, along with zebras, hippos, wildebeest, hyenas, and more. Don't forget to take in the amazing birdlife, including flamingos on the Soda Lake, geese, storks, and vultures.

After a thrilling day of exploration, return to your Lodge for a delicious dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

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:
Karatu Safari Camp Lodge
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tree Climbing Lions

Tree Climbing Lions

You will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for about 45 minutes. The park is situated inside of the Great Rift Valley with a distinctive evergreen forest that provides suitable habitat for olive baboons, monkeys, big families of elephants, tree climbing lions, leopards and African cape buffalos.

Midday you’ll enjoy lunch in the park before setting out for the open woodland areas where you’ll hope to set your sights on giraffes, hippos and flamingos. Upon finishing your afternoon game drive, you will return back to Arusha

In the late afternoon you start driving back to your hotel in Arusha for Dinner and Overnight.

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:
Karibu Heritage House
  • Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Drive to Lushoto

Drive to Lushoto

After breakfast, you'll depart from Arusha to ( Mombo)Tanga with your guide by a public bus. On your way To Tanga, you will have opportunities to discover the beauty of our country. You'll pass through places featuring different plantations surrounded by mountains. Get to experience the life of the local people on your journey. You will arrive Usambara Mountains (Lushoto) in the afternoon for a half-day tour. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Lawns Hotel Lushoto.

Main Destination:
Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)
Accommodation:
Lawns Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge located in Usambaras (Mountain Range)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Usambara Mountains

Usambara Mountains

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your lodge to Lushoto. You'll hike as you look for spectacular views of the village of Mazinde and the Maasai plains. They are almost 1000mtrs below sea level.

You'll eat lunch at the Arena Biodiversity Reserve/Farm, in their beautiful flower garden.

You can have a combined trip to Magamba &Irente Viewpoint (fully-day) for shorter stays in the area. We will recommend a combination hike to the Irente Viewpoint and Magamba Rainforest, where you can see colobus monkeys.

Main Destination:
Usambara Mountains (Mountain Range)
Accommodation:
Lawns Hotel
  • Mid-range lodge located in Usambaras (Mountain Range)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lushoto to Tanga Town

Lushoto to Tanga Town

After breakfast, you'll depart from Lushoto to Mtae (the world viewpoint )trek through the forests, villages, and farmland. You'll visit and sleep in a local home and experience the traditional life of the Sambaa people.

Later you will drive to Tanga Town where you will have time to enjoy at the beach while waiting for the next day activity.

Main Destination:
Tanga (Town)
Accommodation:
New Raskazone Hotel
  • Budget hotel located in Tanga (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Amboni Caves

Amboni Caves

After breakfast you will be picked up by your Guide from your Lodge and taken to one of the best place to visit in Tanga region in which you will be at Amboni Caves around 9:00am.

Once you will be at Amboni caves you will do walking inside the caves and see the Magical rocks while you will be able to observe the Growing Pillars ( Stalactite and Stalagmite), A small mountain inside the cave kwon as small Kilimanjaro and without forgetting other features created by water like Church, Masjid, Club and Aeroplane.

Later after having the lunch you will rest while get a full history of the Caves and other Activist who's stays inside the caves for four years after good time out there you will driven back to your Accommodation in Tanga Town.

Main Destination:
Amboni Caves
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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