Day 1 - Moshi / Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) / Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Today you drive to Lake Manyara National park – situated at the bottom of the western wall of the spectacular Great Rift Valley. You will spend your day exploring this small safari park with a variety of habitats and slightly varied scenery to the usual savannah based parks. Later proceed towards your overnight location Mto wa Mbu.
- Accommodation options
- Basic camping: African Manyara Campsite
- Budget range: Farm of Dreams (Karatu), Octagon Lodge (Karatu)
- Mid range: Karatu Simba Lodge (Karatu), Pembeni Africa (Karatu)
- High range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Ngorongoro), Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Ngorongoro), The Highlands Lodge (Ngorongoro)
- Distance from previous location: 2-4 hours
- Expected game drive: Afternoon
- Optional activities: Cultural walks, night game drive
- Meals usually included: Lunch, dinner
- Commonly seen: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, vulture, warthog, impala, flamingo, marabu, hyena, waterbuck, dik-dik, blue monkey.
- Occasionally seen: Lion, serval, mongoose.
- Rarely seen: Cheetah, leopard.
Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater
Your second day on safari starts with an early departure down into the Ngorongoro Crater where it's not uncommon to find all of the Big 5 in one day, and likely where you will spot a black Rhino. It's only a short 1 hour drive from Manyara and you can spend a maximum of 6 hours inside of the crater in one day. Your overnight can be in Karatu or on the Ngorongoro crater rim.
- Accommodation options
- Basic camping: Simba Campsite
- Budget range: Farm of Dreams (Karatu), Octagon Lodge (Karatu)
- Mid range: Karatu Simba Lodge (Karatu), Pembeni Africa (Karatu), Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge (Ngorongoro)
- High range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Ngorongoro), Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Ngorongoro), The Highlands Lodge (Ngorongoro)
- Distance from previous location: 1-2 hours
- Expected game drive: Maximum 6 hours
- Optional activities: None, speak to your consultant
- Meals usually included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
- Commonly seen: Elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, hyena, jackal, vulture, warthog, impala, flamingo, ostrich, waterbuck.
- Occasionally seen: Black rhino, cheetah, dik-dik
- Rarely seen: Leopard, caracal, serval.
Day 3 - Simba Campsite (Ngorongoro) to Outpost Lodge (Arusha)
Depart from the Ngorongoro crater rim in the morning to Tarangire National Park for your game drive today. Tarangire is famous for it's herds of elephants and giant Babobab trees. This is your last day on safari and you will drive back to Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for an evening / night flight.
- Accommodation options
None included but you can add pre / post tour accommodation to any of our safaris on request in Arusha, Moshi or around Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Distance from previous location: 2-3 hours
- Expected game drive: Late morning, Afternoon
- Optional activities: Walking safari
- Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Commonly seen: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, jackal, vulture, warthog, impala, ostrich, hyena, waterbuck, blue monkey.
- Occasionally seen: Hyena, marabu, caracal, leopard.
- Rarely seen: Cheetah, wild dog.
3 days / 2 nights - Big 5 discovery
- Parks and reserves:
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park - Activities included:
Wildlife safari (game drives) - Optional extras:
Walking safari, canoeing safari, cultural walks, night game drive - Pre/post safari accommodation:
Not included but can be added. - Best months for this tour:
December to Feb or June to October - Commonly seen animals:
Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, vulture, warthog, impala, flamingo, marabu, hyena, waterbuck, dik-dik, blue monkey, lion, jackal, ostrich, waterbuck. - Occasionally seen animals:
Serval, mongoose, black rhino, cheetah, caracal, leopard. - Rarely seen animals:
Wild dog
Standard packages usually include...
- Accommodation as stated in the itinterary with all taxes and fees included
- National park, Conservation area or Wildlife Management Area fees as applicable to your itinerary
- Game drives as indicated in the itinerary with a dedicated (private) 4x4 Land Cruiser operated by our English speaking safari-guides and sanitized between uses.
- Meals as indicated in your itinerary
- Domestic flights if indicated in your personal itinerary
- In vehicle sanitizers and complimentary face masks
- In vehicle safari WiFi subject to network connectivity
Optional extras you can add...
- Airport or other transfers
- Pre and post safari accommodation if not already included
- Hot air balloon safaris if available on your planned route
- Night game drives if available on your planned route
- Walking safaris in Arusha or Tarangire National Parks
- Extra activities such as museums, snake parks, cultural or nature walks if avaialble on your planned route
- Canoeing safaris in Arusha or Lake Manyara National Parks (subject to water levels)
- Kilimanjaro scenic flight
- Special bush meals if available at your planned activity
Standard packages usually exclude...
- Tips / gratuities
- Beverages such as soft drinks, alcohol etc.
- International flights
- Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
When to visit
These recommendations are based on weather predictions and trends.
Excellent time
January, February, July to October, December
Good time
March, June, November
Mixed time
April, May
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