3-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Big Five and Birdwatching

Head out to Lake Manyara early, arriving with plenty of time for an afternoon game drive.

Visit the large alkaline soda lake, which is home to pink flamingos, yellow-billed storks, and herons.

Get a chance to see tree-climbing lions, which are unique to this national park, with your Tanzanian safari guide.

Watch out for the fun antics of the local baboon population; this area is believed to have the largest number of primates in the world.

After an early breakfast, drive to the fascinating wildlife arena of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a "must-see" safari destination. See all of the 'Big Five' (buffalo, elephant, rhino, lion, and leopard) in a single day.

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands with your Tanzania safari guide. You will arrive at the crater rim and then descend 610 m (2000 feet) onto its floor to begin your safari extravaganza.

Head out for Tarangire National Park - a must for avid birdwatchers - boasting over 550 different bird species, including the Kori Bustard, the heaviest flying bird in the world.

Watch as the Tarangire River runs through the park, attracting huge numbers of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes, particularly in the dry season between June and October.

See large herds of elephants roaming through Tarangire's savannah grasses or taking shade under the odd-looking "upside-down trees" (baobabs) found around the park with your Tanzanian safari guide.

Return to Arusha.