Paws and Claws Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Program of the Day: In the early morning, we will depart from the lodge for a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for a wildlife game drive, bringing along lunch boxes. After the game drive, we will return to the lodge for relaxation and an overnight stay.

The park is named after the Tarangire River, which winds its way through the park and serves as the sole water source for wildlife during the dry season. Known for its large elephant herds, the park offers a variety of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannas. Visitors may have the opportunity to see lions stalking their prey or leopards relaxing in the trees above.

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:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Karatu to Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience

Karatu to Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience

Program of the Day: After enjoying your breakfast, our safari guide will drive you to Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe community. This community is famous for hunting, so you will have the opportunity to go hunting with them and observe their techniques. After visiting the Hadzabe, you will be taken to another community called the Datoga People, known for their expertise in blacksmithing.

Additionally, you will have the chance to take a walk around Lake Eyasi and visit a local village to experience an authentic African lifestyle. After these activities, you will be taken back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

Program of the Day: After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up and depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, with lunch boxes provided.

Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the natural wonders of Africa. It constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, housing about 30,000 large mammals year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as various bird species such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Get ready to see many animals in a short time.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport

Program of the Day: Our tour guide will pick you up from your lodge after breakfast and then depart to Lake Manyara for game drives with lunch boxes. After the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your air transfer back home or to another destination, where the safari ends.

Lake Manyara National Park covers an area of only 330 sq. km (127 sq. miles), with up to 200 sq. km (77 sq. miles) made up of the lake when water levels are high. The park is famous for the arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest. The park is also an excellent place for bird watching and a good area to find elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, and buffalos. During your game drive, you should get off your vehicle at the hippo pool to stretch your legs and observe the hippos.

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:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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