3-Day Tanzania Safari through Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara

We will pick you up early at dawn and head to the beguiling and often overlooked Arusha National Park. Arusha is a jewel of Tanzania, with a variety of plant and animal life that will make you hold your breath.

You will explore the shores of tranquil Lake Momela, which reflects the colours of the sky in its still waters, and experience the vibrancy of the bronzed bush, where Ngurdoto Crater buffalo, waterbuck, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles busy themselves. These animals are residents throughout the year, so you are bound to see diverse wildlife everywhere you turn. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha, but there is a good chance of spotting them too.

You will also have a chance to set out on foot for a fascinating walk. It is a totally different sensation, feeling Africa's vibrant pulse through the soles of your shoes. At a slower pace, you can actually start to understand Africa.

You will get close to the flora and fauna while staying safe, accompanied by an armed ranger who will guide you through lush forest to the clear springs of a sparkling waterfall. Arusha National Park's rangers are extremely knowledgeable, and as you stroll, you will learn so much about the biodiversity of the park. You may also spot a troop of black-and-white colobus monkeys, famous in the park for their acrobatics.

In the evening, you will drive back to Arusha.

We will leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park to explore the gigantic termite mounds and the ancient baobab trees. This park is famously known for its variety of bird species and vast population of elephants.

There are regular sightings of relentless lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and mischievous baboons.

After viewing the wildlife in Tarangire, we will continue our journey to our next highlight, Lake Manyara National Park.

Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Manyara. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides picturesque, diverse scenery.

We will have a picnic lunch in the beautiful park. Its assorted habitats, including rainforests, the Soda Lake, and the savannah, support a highly diverse ecosystem.

With over four hundred bird species, some of which are migratory, the reserve is a birdwatcher's delight. Lake Manyara is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions, as well as buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos.

We will be back in Arusha in the late afternoon.