12-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Ruaha, Ngorongoro and Nyerere

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Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Optional Bird Watching

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha for your safari adventure.
• Relax after your flight and enjoy free time at your accommodation.
• Explore Arusha on a short city tour or enjoy an optional coffee farm visit.
• Enjoy optional bird watching around the Arusha wetlands.
• Spot bird species including African grey hornbill, variable sunbird, and Hadada ibis.
• Stay overnight in Arusha.

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Day 02

Arusha National Park Walking Safari and Canoeing

• Drive to Arusha National Park for a guided walking safari through scenic wilderness landscapes.
• Enjoy canoeing at Momella Lakes, surrounded by wildlife and natural scenery.
• Experience excellent bird watching opportunities throughout the park.
• Spot wildlife including giraffes, colobus monkeys, buffalo, and flamingos.
• Observe bird species such as Narina trogon, flamingos, and crowned eagle.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Arusha or at a park lodge.

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Day 03

Tarangire National Park Safari

• Visit Tarangire National Park for a full-day wildlife safari experience.
• Enjoy game drives across open savannah plains and iconic Baobab landscapes.
• Spot large elephant herds, lions, leopards, and other wildlife near the Tarangire River.
• Experience sunset bird watching in the scenic wilderness surroundings.
• Observe bird species including yellow-collared lovebird, Kori bustard, and secretary bird.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Tarangire.

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Day 04

Lake Manyara National Park beneath the Rift Valley

• Travel to Lake Manyara National Park beneath the scenic Rift Valley escarpment.
• Enjoy a forest game drive through diverse ecosystems and picturesque landscapes.
• Admire panoramic views of the Rift Valley escarpment during the safari.
• Spot wildlife including tree-climbing lions, hippos, and blue monkeys.
• Experience bird watching around the lake and surrounding forest areas.
• Observe bird species including pelicans, flamingos, and hornbills.
• Continue to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular wildlife safari experience.
• Enjoy a game drive across the crater floor surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes.
• Stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo pool within the crater.
• Spot black rhinos, lions, hyenas, and large buffalo herds during the safari.
• Experience excellent bird watching opportunities throughout the crater.
• Observe bird species including grey crowned crane, ostrich, and augur buzzard.
• Return to Karatu or Ngorongoro for dinner and your overnight stay.

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Day 06

Fly to Ruaha National Park

• Fly from northern Tanzania to Ruaha National Park for the next stage of your safari adventure.
• Enjoy an evening game drive through scenic Baobab landscapes and river ecosystems.
• Spot wildlife including elephants, greater kudu, and occasionally wild dogs.
• Experience remarkable bird watching opportunities across the park.
• Observe bird species including Tanzanian red-billed hornbill, fish eagle, and bee-eaters.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Ruaha.

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Day 07

Ruaha Walking Safari and Afternoon Game Drive

• Begin the day with a guided walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger.
• Track animals on foot while learning about native plants and wildlife tracks.
• Enjoy excellent opportunities for predator viewing in the wilderness.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive across Ruaha National Park.
• Experience exceptional bird watching in a park with over 570 recorded bird species.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Ruaha.

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Day 08

Full Safari Day in Ruaha

• Spend the day exploring Ruaha National Park on extensive game drives.
• Enjoy river bird watching sessions across the park's scenic landscapes.
• Spot wildlife including hunting lions, leopards, cheetahs, and sable antelopes.
• Experience the remote wilderness and diverse ecosystems of Ruaha National Park.
• Observe remarkable birdlife around rivers and open savannah areas.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Ruaha.

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Day 09

Fly to Nyerere and Sunset Boat Safari

• Fly to Nyerere National Park, formerly known as Selous Game Reserve.
• Enjoy a sunset boat safari along the scenic Rufiji River.
• Spot wildlife including hippos, crocodiles, and elephants along the riverbanks.
• Experience excellent bird watching opportunities during the boat safari.
• Observe bird species including African skimmer, kingfishers, and saddle-billed storks.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Nyerere.

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Day 10

Nyerere Walking Safari and Game Drive

• Explore Nyerere National Park on a guided bush walking safari through remote wilderness landscapes.
• Track wildlife on foot while learning about the surrounding ecosystem and natural environment.
• Continue with an afternoon game drive across diverse safari landscapes.
• Spot wild dogs and other wildlife species during the safari experience.
• Enjoy exceptional bird watching with excellent riverine species diversity throughout the park.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Nyerere.

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Day 11

Full Day Safari in Nyerere National Park

• Enjoy a full-day game drive across the remote wilderness of Nyerere National Park.
• Explore diverse landscapes and rich wildlife habitats throughout the safari.
• Spot lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, elands, and other wildlife species.
• Experience excellent bird watching opportunities during the game drive.
• Optional fly-camping experiences may be arranged during the adventure.
• Return for dinner and your overnight stay in Nyerere.

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Day 12

Return to Dar es Salaam or Continue to Zanzibar

• Travel to Zanzibar for a beach holiday.