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Arrival
Day 1
Arusha Town – Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha Town – Lake Manyara National Park
Our team will pick you up from airport and after following a brief morning introduction, you embark on a journey to Lake Manyara National Park. This compact park extends alongside the 600-meter-high Rift Valley escarpment and is characterized by the presence of the alkaline Lake Manyara. This is the site where numerous flamingos create a pink hue in the shallow waters. The lake attracts a variety of waterbirds, and the park is home to over 400 different bird species. The diverse flora supports a range of wildlife, including forest-dwelling monkeys, grassland-inhabiting giraffes and antelopes, and acacia tree-surrounding elephants. If you're exceptionally fortunate, you might even catch a glimpse of the iconic Manyara lions relaxing in the treetops.
As the day progresses into late afternoon, you'll bid farewell to Lake Manyara National Park and make your way to the Africa Safari Tent Camp, where you'll spend the night.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Lake Manyara Area – Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara Area – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, head to the lush highlands in a fertile crater region inhabited by Iraqw people, growing wheat, corn, and coffee. You'll pass Ngorongoro Crater before reaching Serengeti National Park with its diverse landscapes - grass plains, savannah, bush, marshes, mountains, and lakes. Keep an eye out for kopjes - rocky outcrops perfect for spotting predators.
Depending on the season, witness the famous animal migration. In November and December, herds travel from the north to the south during a brief rainy season. From April to June, they migrate back north during the longer rainy season. This cycle depends on rainfall patterns. Your guide will help you find these incredible wildlife gatherings.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Sunrise is an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation, requiring an early start to partake in the morning game drive. Afterward, you'll come back to the camp for breakfast before embarking on another game drive within the park. In the Seronera region, you'll frequently encounter wildebeests and zebras in close proximity to lions, leopards, and cheetahs, among other predators. Following a picnic lunch, your journey will progress towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon reaching the crater's edge, you'll be treated to breathtaking vistas of this 600-meter-deep, collapsed volcanic structure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation:
- Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Town
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha Town
Following an early morning meal, you'll embark on a descent down a steep and narrow road leading to the crater. Initially covered in lush forests, the terrain gradually transforms into a vast savannah. Here, you'll be treated to a remarkable array of wildlife, and with a bit of good fortune, you can spot the Big Five (comprising lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and leopards) within just a few hours. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to observe warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and a diverse selection of over 500 bird species in the region.
After dedicating your morning to wildlife observation and enjoying a picnic lunch, you'll depart the crater during the early afternoon, commencing your journey back to Arusha and reaching your destination by early evening or reaching airport.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
