Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today, we will arrange your pickup from the airport before starting a full-day adventure at Tarangire National Park, which is known for its stunning landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. Tarangire is often considered one of Africa's hidden gems and is a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic wilderness experience. The park gets its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through it and serves as the only water source during the Dry season.
The terrain of Tarangire is incredibly diverse, showcasing a variety unique to the northern safari circuit. You will find ancient baobab trees, which the Maasai regard as the first trees created, alongside impressive termite mounds. During the Dry season, the intense sun drains moisture from the land, giving it a dusty red appearance. In contrast, the Wet season transforms the landscape into a lush, vibrant area filled with tall grasses and dense bush. Notably, Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant population.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
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Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today, you will embark on an immersive full-day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. This remarkable location is one of the few places on our planet where humans and wildlife coexist in harmony. Renowned for providing Africa's premier game viewing experience, the crater features a consistent abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
As part of your adventure, you can visit a Maasai village in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Here, you can interact with village elders, warriors, women, and children and immerse yourself in the rich culture, beliefs, and traditions of Tanzania's last nomadic community.
Your overnight stay will be at a full-service camping site just outside the park, near Lake Manyara, ensuring a unique and memorable experience.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Embark on a full-day game drive as you explore Lake Manyara National Park today. This park stretches along the base of the Rift Valley Escarpment and features towering fig trees, acacia woodlands, majestic mahogany trees and expansive grassy floodplains. The landscape offers striking contrasts, including open plains, a vast escarpment, a soda lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks, all converging in an area that Ernest Hemingway once described as 'the loveliest I had seen in Africa.'
As the afternoon unfolds, your journey will take you back to Arusha Airport for your flight to Dar es Salaam, where your tour will conclude.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
