Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today, we set out early, collecting you from your Arusha hotel and heading south to Tarangire National Park. We arrive at a picnic site by midday, in time for lunch. Your afternoon game drive will show you the wonders of Tarangire, a national park often called the Elephant Playground. Herds of up to 300 of these mighty mammals are sometimes seen in the park. Tarangire easily rivals other parks in the Dry season for its animal densities. Besides the herds of elephants, Tarangire is a habitat for buffalo, lion, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle, which are considered local specialties. The marshy shores of Lake Burungi are a magnet for animals and birds. Keep an eye out for giant kingfishers, hoopoes, and the white-bellied go-away bird. Tarangire is also famous for its magnificent baobab trees, expansive savannah, and acacia woodland, adding to the park's unique charm. After a captivating afternoon amidst the wildlife, we return to the campsite for dinner and a well-deserved rest.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Ngorongoro Crater is often called a world wonder, and your early morning game drive shows you why.
First, there is the volcanic caldera (the world’s largest intact caldera), full of grassland, forest, and swamp, a setting of jaw-dropping beauty. Secondly, the permanent water on the crater floor supports a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals. Here, you will find many reasons you chose to come on safari: elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, hippos, waterbuck, baboons, and even the rare black rhino finds shelter here.
The Masai share this incredible space with the animals, grazing their cattle in an area that has been a separate conservation area since 1956 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978. This harmonious cohabitation of man and beast makes Ngorongoro unique in Tanzania. Your driver guide will be happy to explain this incredible coexistence to you.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Today, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. Manyara is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. A surprising number of other large mammals and the striking cliffs on the Rift Escarpment form a dramatic backdrop.
Departure instructions:
This tour ends in Arusha at 3:30pm. You can only depart on this day if you have booked a domestic flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport at 5:40pm and onwards or an international flight that departs at 7:00pm and onwards. Otherwise, you must book post-night accommodation if you depart on an earlier flight.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
