$2,475 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire national park
Tarangire national park
Your Safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.
Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique natural phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The crater is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600-metre-high crater wall offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see a diverse range of wildlife here, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There’s also a huge population of predators including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and leopards. The resident population of black rhinos is a real treat, as they’re very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.
during the afternoon you will have your lunch at the picnic site and then later check out and drive to your lodge for your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Kankari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake eyasi
Lake eyasi
You'll begin your day with an early morning visit to the Hadzabe people, known as hunter-gatherers, to experience their unique way of life and join them on a hunting expedition. You'll be immersed in their traditional hunting techniques and learn about their customs firsthand. Afterwards, you will continue your cultural exploration with a visit to the Datoga people, where you can interact with community members and gain insight into their artisanal skills. Later in the day, you will depart from Lake Eyasi and drive to Mto wa Mbu, You'll arrive in Mto wa Mbu in the late afternoon, check into your accommodation, and take some time to rest.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive from mtowambu to lake natron
Drive from mtowambu to lake natron
This day brings you a road trip through northern Tanzania with the destination of Lake Natron. You'll depart from your lodge after breakfast. The drive can take up to 4 hours and it’s the perfect way to see different sides of Tanzania’s ever-changing landscapes. As you pass the Rift Valley and drive further towards Lake Natron, you will notice the lush green vegetation slowly exchanging for dry, arid and dusty landscapes. The occasional Maasai villages passed en route become dots in the distant scenery. The further north you reach, the more remains of old volcanoes rise around you. Among them is Ol Doinyo Lengai, meaning ‘Mountain of God’ in the Maasai dialect. This volcano is one of the few that are still active. When you eventually reach Lake Natron, you might perhaps catch its smoke disappearing in the sky. The night is spent in a comfortable bed at your lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- Lake Natron Tented Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake natron to arusha
Lake natron to arusha
This morning, put on your walking shoes as a Maasai guide escorts you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron in search of the lesser flamingo. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa and during the breeding season, Lake Natron hosts up to 2.5 million flamingos. The majority of egg-laying and hatching takes place from September to April although the peak occurs between October & (early) December. The long-legged waterfowl may flourish here, but to most other living creatures including small birds, these conditions make survival extremely challenging. However, the Lake Flats do provide a variety of habitats for birds that flourish in the alkali oasis. In the mid-morning, check out and with a packed lunch, you'll begin the journey back to where it all started.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Natron
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
