Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • Depart from Arusha early and drive to Tarangire National Park, where colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees await. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery and diverse birdlife. Tarangire has enticing wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongoose, buffaloes and baboons.
   • End the game drive and proceed to Lake Manyara, where you will get dinner and overnight.

2. Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

   • Have a timely start to the day to ensure you arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater promptly – early morning game drives provide an excellent opportunity to spot wildlife.
   • Enjoy a great game drive with a delicious picnic lunch inside the crater. The elevated structure encourages the animals to settle inside the crater so that you can spot every member of ‘The Big 5’ in one day. The big five dominate the savannah, consisting of buffalo, lions, elephants, rhinos and leopards. The Ngorongoro Crater developed its structure nearly three million years ago when a colossal volcano erupted, making it the world's largest un-flooded, unbroken caldera. You can also expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest and hyenas. You will find the flamingos gracefully lounging around Soda Lake, and the vultures are constantly corroding the discarded prey of a predator. Other birds include storks and geese. Your guide will be in close contact with the other safari drivers, and his impressive ability to track down hidden animals will ensure that you have an eventful day.
   • Enjoy dinner and spend the night at Lake Manyara.

3. Day 3: Lake Manyara to Arusha

   • Depart for Lake Manyara in the morning, where you will spend the day and enjoy a delectable picnic lunch. The park is nestled at the base of the rusty gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, and the scenic landscape is breathtakingly magnificent. An abundance of species can reside in the park due to the wide range of habitats. The park's record consists of over 380 species of birds, some of which are migratory, making it the ideal location for bird watchers. Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy the lake's margin; other large water birds include pelicans, storks and cormorants. The wildlife you can expect to see are buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas and the ferocious hippos that inhabit the water.
   • End the trip in the late afternoon and proceed to Arusha.