$765 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at the airport, a representative will be awaiting your arrival to escort you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on when you touch down, you'll ideally have some downtime to unwind and gear up for the extraordinary journey that lies ahead. Arusha, a bustling hub, serves as a vital gateway to safari adventures in northern Tanzania, making it a pivotal stop for most travelers embarking on their safari escapades.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation, and you'll set off for Tarangire National Park. The journey takes around two and a half hours on well-paved roads. Named after the Tarangire River, which serves as the primary water source for wildlife during the dry season, this park is renowned for its elephant herds often seen gathering near the riverbanks. Keep an eye out for giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, as well as predators like lions and leopards. Tarangire boasts an impressive diversity of bird species, making it a birdwatcher's paradise. Towering Baobab trees, some over a thousand years old, dot the landscape, adding to the park's allure. Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic picnic site within the park before concluding your game drive and heading to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Following breakfast, your journey will take you up into the cooler realms of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you lay eyes on the Ngorongoro Crater for the first time, it feels like stepping into a forgotten world. Encircled by steep volcanic walls, this pristine wilderness encompasses sweeping savannahs, patches of acacia woodland, and shimmering lakes and swamps. Formed by a colossal volcanic eruption and subsequent collapse millions of years ago, the crater spans an impressive 260 km². Renowned for its geological wonders, it also serves as a natural sanctuary for some of the densest populations of large mammals on the African continent. Upon descending into the crater, you'll find yourself surrounded by an array of wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. The crater offers the best opportunity to spot the endangered black rhino.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you'll embark on a journey to Lake Manyara National Park, situated 120km west of Arusha. This compact yet diverse park offers an experience unlike any other, with its unique juxtaposition of scale. From its narrow confines to the towering presence of the Great Rift Escarpment overlooking Lake Manyara, everything here is on a grand scale. The park's centerpiece, a shallow salt lake, serves as a haven for thousands of wading birds, including flamingos and over 500 other bird species, as it fluctuates with the seasons. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of baboons and elephants amidst the park's thick evergreen forest, and be on the lookout for the renowned tree-climbing lions of Africa. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch within the park before bidding farewell to your guide and choosing your drop-off location, whether it be Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable safari adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
