$1,287 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Zanzibar Airport To Arusha Airport To Lake Manyara National Park
Zanzibar Airport To Arusha Airport To Lake Manyara National Park
Upon arrival in Arusha at 09:15 hrs, your driver-guide will meet you and take you on a scenic 1-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Known for its diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions, the park spans 325 square kilometers, with a third of its area covered by the stunning alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake attracts a wide variety of birds, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, herons, cranes, and more. The park also hosts an array of wildlife, such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, wildebeests, baboons, and occasional leopards and buffalo. Situated in the Rift Valley, the park offers activities like forest hikes, canoeing, a tree canopy walk, and walking safaris. Lunch will be served at a picnic site between 12:00 and 13:00 hrs. Afterward, enjoy a game drive before heading to your luxury lodge in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater To Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater To Karatu
After breakfast at your lodge in Karatu (07:30–08:00 hrs), depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a 1-hour drive to the gate. Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and geo-park, is 600 meters deep. Before descending, stop at a viewpoint for stunning views of the crater below. Home to around 25,000 mammals and over 500 bird species, including migratory flamingos, the crater is the best place in East Africa to see the endangered black rhino, completing the Big Five. You’ll also spot zebras, wildebeests, lions, gazelles, and buffaloes. The crater’s 20km diameter makes it easy to see wildlife in just 5–6 hours. Visit the Ngoitoktok picnic site, a hippo pool, for a packed lunch. Afterward, enjoy a final game drive before ascending the crater and heading to your accommodation for dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park To Arusha
Tarangire National Park To Arusha
After breakfast at your hotel in Karatu (07:30–08:00 hrs), your personal driver-guide will pick you up for a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Located in northern Tanzania, Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The park spans 2,603 square kilometers and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, leopards, impalas, gazelles, and more. Tarangire also boasts over 500 bird species, such as bee-eaters, ostriches, and vultures. The park's Tarangire River, vital to both herbivores and carnivores, is a prime hunting ground for lions, especially in the dry season. After a picnic lunch, you'll drive to Arusha, where you'll be greeted by one of our representatives for a special farewell. After that, you will drive to the airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
