3-Day Cultural Tour (Manyara, Eyasi & Ngorongoro Crater)

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

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

07:00 AM: Pick up from the hotel/Airport.
07:30 AM: Departure from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, approximately 2-3 hours drive.

Brief registration, and begin morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Look out for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park is known for its diverse bird species, including large flocks of flamingos.

12:30 PM: Picnic lunch in the park
01:30 PM: Visit a Masai Boma (traditional village) near Lake Manyara, Learn about Masai culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

4:00 PM: Drive to Lake Eyasi.
5:00 PM: Leisure time at Lake Eyasi or optional activities such as a nature walk or birdwatching.

7:00 PM: Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge.

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:

Sonayi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located at Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Eyasi

7:00 AM: Breakfast at the lodge.

8:00 AM: Cultural interaction with the Hadzabe people one of the last hunter-gatherer community in Tanzania. Experience their daily activities, hunting techniques, and cultural practices. If you like you may go for hunting expedition.

12:30 PM: Lunch at the lodge.
1:30 PM: 9:00 AM: Visit the Datoga people, known for their blacksmithing skills and unique cultural practices.

4:00 PM: Drive to your hotel at Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Eyasi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

06:30 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
07:30 AM: Drive to Ngorongoro gate (about 20 minutes drive).
08:00 AM: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for full-day game drive, exploring its unique ecosystem and spotting wildlife, including the Big Five.

12:30 PM: Picnic lunch inside the crater.
01:30 PM: Continue game viewing.

03:30 PM: Ascend the crater and transfer to Arusha (approx. 3 hours drive).

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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