4-Day Wilderness Essence - Mid-Range Experience

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

Lake Manyara National Park

At 8 am, your journey begins with a pick-up from your hotel, traversing the Great Rift Valley for a full-day game drive. Despite its modest size (205 sq miles), Lake Manyara National Park boasts breathtaking scenery, renowned for its lush acacia forest, giant figs, and mahogany trees, as well as a burgeoning population of baboons and blue monkeys. Among its permanent residents are giraffes, elephants, impalas, and a large herd of buffaloes, while the lake is teeming with hippos. The landscapes of Lake Manyara are indescribable, offering stunning photo opportunities as you spot giraffes and buffaloes against the backdrop of the lake. Optional extras include bike tours or boat excursions. In the afternoon, return to the camp for dinner, with the option to upgrade your accommodation level.
Note: Lake Manyara National Park can be replaced with Tarangire NP or an extra day can be added to visit both parks.

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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Following an early breakfast, embark on a journey towards the renowned Serengeti National Park, hailed as one of the world's most famous. Though the drive may be lengthy, it offers spectacular views, creating an unforgettable experience for first-time visitors. As you venture deeper into the Serengeti, you'll understand why its name translates to "endless plains" in the local language. Covering 6,900 square miles (18,000 sq km), much of the park comprises vast plains that seem to stretch endlessly to the horizon, challenging your perception of distance. Known as the habitat of the Great Migration, it hosts two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and various antelope species. Moreover, it's a prime location to spot big cats and other predators like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas, with many iconic television scenes, including the famous River Crossings, filmed within the park.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Acacia Central Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

On this day, we recommend an early wake-up call to embark on an early morning game drive, when the animals are most active, and to witness an unforgettable sunrise. After the game drive, we'll return to the camp for a rewarding brunch before heading to Ngorongoro, often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. Spanning 102 square miles with 2,000-foot-high walls, the crater resembles Noah's ark, hosting nearly every indigenous species of wildlife in East Africa. It's one of the few places on the continent where you can spot the elusive black rhino. The crater features a river, swamps, a soda lake with a large population of flamingos, forests, and open plains. Renowned for its majestic elephants, known to have the largest tusks in the world, Ngorongoro Crater truly stands as a Wonder of the Natural World.

You'll arrive at Ngorongoro in time to enjoy a sundowner, with the option to upgrade your accommodation level for added comfort and luxury.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pakulala Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

The day will commence with an early start as we descend into the crater floor for a remarkable morning amidst the abundant wildlife of one of Earth's most breathtaking locations. Following the game drive, we'll enjoy a picnic lunch near the picturesque Hippo Lake. Afterward, a brief game drive will be conducted before ascending the crater and departing from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Arusha. While we aim to return to Arusha by approximately 5 pm, we remain flexible to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.