Big Mama Safari Adventures

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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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Our day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or airport, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. You'll spend the day on a full-day game drive, exploring the park's unique landscapes and wildlife. Tarangire National Park, located 115km from Arusha, is renowned for its extraordinary attractions, including massive elephant herds, Masai giraffes, cheetahs, lions, different bird species, and striking baobab trees, often referred to as the "Tree of Life" due to its cultural significance in Africa.
At midday, you will enjoy a hot picnic lunch within the park then continue with a game drive. After a day of adventure, you'll head towards the lodge in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Fig Tree Lodge & Camp
  • Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Following a delicious breakfast, you will begin your game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exhilarating wildlife viewing experience.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is renowned as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, and the crater serves as a crucial refuge for a diverse array of animals.
During your visit, you are likely to encounter majestic elephants, buffalos, and the endangered black rhinos. Additionally, the crater is inhabited by large herds of wildebeest and zebras, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, hippopotamuses, Cape buffalos, pride of lions, hyenas, serval cats, golden and black-backed jackals, as well as nearly 400 species of birds.
Lunch will be served on the crater floor during mid-day before you continue with the game drive.
After this excursion, you will drive back to your lodge in Karatu town for a delicious dinner and rest, set for your final expedition day.

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodges & Camps
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Following breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up from the lodge and head to Lake Manyara National Park, known for being one of the smallest yet most diverse parks in Tanzania. The park features a vast shallow and alkaline lake that serves as a seasonal habitat for thousands of flamingos, creating a stunning pink backdrop. In addition to flamingos, you can find over 500 other bird species, along with a variety of impressive mammals. The forests are home to troops of monkeys, while giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests roam the grassy plains. Elephants and lions can be spotted in the acacia woodlands.
After an engaging game drive and a picnic lunch, you will leave the park and head back to Arusha in the late afternoon. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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