Itinerary

1. Full-Day Safari: Arusha to Arusha National Park

   06:30 – Depart from Arusha

   • Begin your day with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or lodge in Arusha.

   • Meet your professional driver-guide and board your private 4WD Land Cruiser customized for game viewing.

   • Drive approximately 45 minutes to Arusha National Park, located northeast of the city.

   08:00 – Arrive at Arusha National Park

   • Enter the park and complete gate formalities.

   • Receive a short briefing on the park’s unique geography and key attractions.

   08:30 – Begin Morning Game Drive

   • Explore the varied landscapes ranging from open savannah and acacia woodlands to montane forests and alpine areas.

   • Spot black-and-white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, blue monkeys, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.

   • Observe bird species such as trogons, hornbills, herons, and hamerkops.

   10:30 – Visit Ngurdoto Crater

   • Drive toward the 3-kilometer-wide Ngurdoto Crater, often referred to as “Little Ngorongoro.”

   • Scan the crater floor for elephants, warthogs, baboons, and other herbivores that inhabit the area.

   • Take in panoramic views from the rim at one of the designated viewpoints.

   12:30 – Enjoy Picnic Lunch

   Stop at a scenic picnic site within the park.

   • Unpack and enjoy a packed lunch box surrounded by nature and fresh mountain air.

   13:30 – Explore Momela Lakes

   • Drive through the chain of seven shallow, alkaline lakes known as the Momela Lakes.

   • Observe different hues in each lake caused by varying algae content and mineral composition.

   • Look for flocks of flamingoes, waterfowl, and other migratory birds that frequent the lakes.

   15:00 – Optional Nature Walk or Canoeing (Time and Conditions Permitting)

   • Participate in a guided walking safari with an armed ranger to get closer to wildlife on foot.

   • Alternatively, enjoy a canoe ride on one of the Momela Lakes for a different perspective of the park.

   • Learn about the flora and fauna from a park ranger or guide.

   16:00 – Begin Return Journey to Arusha

   • Exit the park and begin your drive back to Arusha.

   • Reflect on the day’s diverse sightings and landscapes.

   17:00 – Arrive in Arusha

   • Reach your hotel or lodge in Arusha.

   • Conclude your full-day safari filled with unique scenery and unforgettable wildlife experiences.