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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Dar es Salaam to Lake Manyara National Park

Dar es Salaam to Lake Manyara National Park

After your flight from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, which is included in your package, you will be greeted and receive a safari briefing from your guide before departing for Lake Manyara National Park. As you drive towards the park, you’ll enjoy snacks and soft drinks to keep you refreshed. Upon arrival, your game drive will begin, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes, including lush forests, grassy plains, and the scenic shores of Lake Manyara. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and vibrant birdlife, including large flocks of flamingos. A picnic lunch will be provided inside the park, offering a chance to relax and enjoy the breathtaking surroundings before continuing your safari adventure. Lake Manyara is also home to a variety of wildlife, such as giraffes, buffaloes, and baboons, making it a photographer’s paradise.

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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we will descend 600m (2,000ft) into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning half-day game drive. The crater is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including black rhinos. It supports diverse wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, eland, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants.

The park is also famous for its high concentration of predators, such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and leopards. A picnic lunch will be provided in the crater before we proceed to Tarangire National Park. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Ngare Lodge, with full board included.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we will go on a morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, located along the Tarangire River on the floor of the Great Rift Valley. The park is known for its unique landscape of Acacia woodlands, vast savannah, and iconic tall African baobab trees. The extensive swamps in the south provide crucial water sources, attracting a wide range of wildlife during Tanzania's dry season. Tarangire is especially famous for hosting some of the largest elephant herds on the continent, along with giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various bird species.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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