Heart Of Africa Safari Tours

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$1,802 to $1,815 pp (USD)

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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

Airport/Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Airport/Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Transfer Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours

Schedule of the Day: Your day begins with a pickup by a Heart of Africa Safaris representative from the airport or your hotel/lodge, followed by a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Named after the Tarangire River, the park serves as a vital water source during the dry season and is known for its large elephant herds. You may also spot giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, and predators like lions and leopards. Lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic picnic spot.

After the game drive, you'll head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner, relaxation, 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:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Karatu– Lake Eyasi

Karatu– Lake Eyasi

Transfer Karatu – Lake Eyasi: 1 hour

Schedule of the day: Begin your day with an early breakfast before your safari guide picks you up for a cultural tour to Lake Eyasi. This area is home to the Hadzabe, East Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherers, whose way of life has remained unchanged for over 10,000 years. Nearby, you'll also meet the Datoga people, skilled metalworkers and farmers with cultural similarities to the Maasai. The lake’s shallow, salty waters attract various birds including flamingos, weavers, and storks.

After exploring, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Karatu To Ngorongoro Crater

Karatu To Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater: 40 min

Schedule of the day: Start your day with an early breakfast before your safari guide takes you on a thrilling game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater, with packed lunches for the journey. This unique landscape, resembling a lost world, features glistening lakes, wetlands, acacia forests, and expansive savannahs enclosed by towering volcanic walls. Formed two to three million years ago, the Crater is a geological wonder and home to vast herds of large mammals. At the Crater floor, you'll encounter over 500 bird species, zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests. The area also offers one of the best chances to spot the endangered black rhino.

After the game drive, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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:
Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park - Airport

Lake Manyara National Park - Airport

Transfer Lake Manyara NP - JRO: 3 hours

Schedule of the day: Start your day with an early breakfast before your safari guide picks you up from your accommodation for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with lunch boxes provided. This small yet diverse park is famous for its dramatic scenery, including the towering Great Rift Escarpment and the shallow salt Lake Manyara, home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species. Despite its narrow size, the park supports a rich variety of wildlife. Look out for baboons, elephants, and the famous tree-climbing lions in the dense evergreen forest.

After the game drive, you’ll be transferred to Arusha or the airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.

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

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

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