ARUSHA – TARANGIRE – NGORONGORO CRATER AND LAKE MANYARA

Trip Highlights:

Witness the elephants and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire

Search for the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater

See the tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara

Meet the Maasai and learn about this nomadic tribe’s culture, beliefs and traditions

Enjoy the luxuries of a lodge and breathtaking views over Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater

Safari at a glance:

This tour starts and ends in Arusha at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Alternatively, this tour can start and end in Dar es Salaam or Nairobi and we can book additional accommodation and internal flights upon request

This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day

This tour offers luxury accommodation

This tour can be customized to suit your needs perfectly

0This tour accepts children of all ages and discounts apply for children 0-15 years old with further discounts for families sharing triple/quad rooms

Day 1: Arrival Day

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International/ Arusha Airport, meet and greet with our driver guide you will be met by a King mufasa expeditions Transfer Driver and driven to your hotel where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.

Overnight – Hotel, Arusha

Day 2: Tarangire National Park (B, L, D)

After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.

Tarangire’s landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit. It is dotted with ancient baobab trees, which the Maasai people believe are the first tree in creation, and large termite mounds. The dry season sees the harsh sun

suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while the wet season brings dense bush and luscious high grasses.

Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, dwarf mongoose, impala, buffalo, antelope and fringe-eared Oryx. Predators include lion, cheetah and leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds; green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the kori bustard and the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich. Late afternoon you will transfer to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight – Lodge – Tarangire National park

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater (B, L, D)

Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 meters into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.

Tonight you will sleep at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge which is regularly voted as one of the best hotels in the world. It is located on the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and offers uninterrupted views of the volcanic amphitheatre below.

Overnight – Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park (B, L)

Today you will visit the Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking with its open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.

Animals such as large buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, mongoose, dik dik and zebra herds congregate on the grassy plains while the narrow belt of acacia woodland is home to the legendary tree-climbing lions and tusked elephants.

Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s bird life with more than 400 species being recorded. Highlights include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, as well as other large water birds such as pelicans, cormorants and storks. Late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening.

Overnight – Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha

Day 5: Departure Day (B)

Depending on the schedule international flight, you will be transferred to the airport for the departure.

Travelling in the Green Season:

Exclusive Green Season rates apply for clients travelling in April and May. Please ask us for a Green Season safari quote.

Your Safari Includes:

Park fees

All activities (unless labeled optional)

Accommodation in all days of safari

Meals & water (3litres or more a day)

All Transport unless (labeled optional)

Use of binoculars

Unlimited Soft drinks

Water in all safari days

Fly & bug spray (for use in parks)

Round trip airport transfer

Professional safari guide & safari chef

Safari jeep 4*4 with pop up roof, radio, cooler fridge & charging ports

Your Safari Excludes:

Tips (see recommended guideline)

Visas

Items of personal nature

Note:

For visa application please do visit https//www.immigration.go.tz/.

In the case of PCRT, we can give you a full guide.

Wet wipes in place of a shower are recommended, as are slippers/sandals. Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses) will be provided. - Tents will be set up for you.

Although the camp grounds are not fenced, armed rangers patrol them (camping is safe).

It's also a good idea to stay near to the camp and avoid approaching the animals too closely. (If animals feel threatened, they will most likely escape or strike.)

Tip:

An electric adapter is recommended because Plug G is widely used in the country, however a plug can be purchased upon arrival.

What to wear:

Short and long sleeves are recommended, with dark blue and black colors avoided.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Booking is with 30% deposit per person which can be paid online via credit/debit card.

The final payment of 70% is due at arrival in cash preferably USD (Euro, GBP & TSHS also accepted). Credit/Debit card payments have a 3.5% surcharge

Cancellation policy:

Delayed Payments: Contact us for payment delays; we may extend deadlines.

Disasters/Emergencies: In case of a sudden disaster or emergency affecting your travel plans, notify us immediately. We’ll assess each situation individually, offering rescheduling or refunds based on the circumstances.

Regular Cancellation: Standard policy applies [2 weeks] before booking date.

Your safety and satisfaction are our priorities.

Note: Bring your own towels.

End of tour

Note:

For visa application please do visit https//www.immigration.go.tz/.

In the case of PCRT, we can give you a full guide.

Wet wipes in place of a shower are recommended, as are slippers/sandals. Camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses) will be provided. - Tents will be set up for you.

Although the camp grounds are not fenced, armed rangers patrol them (camping is safe).

It's also a good idea to stay near to the camp and avoid approaching the animals too closely. (If animals feel threatened, they will most likely escape or strike.)

Tip:

An electric adapter is recommended because Plug G is widely used in the country, however a plug can be purchased upon arrival.

What to wear:

Short and long sleeves are recommended, with dark blue and black colors avoided.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Booking is with 30% deposit per person which can be paid online via credit/debit card.

The final payment of 70% is due at arrival in cash preferably USD (Euro, GBP & TSHS also accepted). Credit/Debit card payments have a 3.5% surcharge

Cancellation policy:

Delayed Payments: Contact us for payment delays; we may extend deadlines.

Disasters/Emergencies: In case of a sudden disaster or emergency affecting your travel plans, notify us immediately. We’ll assess each situation individually, offering rescheduling or refunds based on the circumstances.

Regular Cancellation: Standard policy applies [2 weeks] before booking date.

Your safety and satisfaction are our priorities.

Note: Bring your own towels.

End of tour