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4 Days Arusha NP, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara safari

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4 Days Arusha NP, Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara safari

Four days safari through Tanzania's crown jewel destinations — Arusha N Park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Manyara.

This program takes 4 days and includes visiting of Arusha national park, Tarangire National park, later to Ngorongoro and finally to lake Manyara national park. The itinerary starts at Arusha NP-the home of black and white colobus monkeys and Mount Meru. Then to Tarangire-most famous park for its magnificent Baobabs and remarkable herd population of elephants. follows out to route goes down to the volcanic crater of Ngorongoro, aged more than two million years. Finally visiting of Lake Manyara NP-the park featured by groundwater streams, creating a conducive environment. You will have an opportunity to collect by parts many pictures of the wild world of Tanzania. Your trip will lie through the savanna tropical forests and semi deserts, filled with volcanic soil. hopeful, these memories will stay with you throughout your life time. Conclude your trip with a transfer to the airport, or extend your adventure to the beautiful island of Zanzibar or Mafia.
Game Drives
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

1

Airport/Arusha town - Arusha National Park (40 mins)

Airport/Arusha town - Arusha National Park (40 mins)

You will be picked up with our representative from the Airport or hotel and drive to Arusha National Park while carrying the lunch box. The transit drive to arusha NP takes approximately to 40 minutes from Arusha city.nnHere, you will enjoy the game drive, you will walk through the park with a park ranger to learn more about it. Numerous rare mammal species, including the African elephant, Cape buffalo, hippo, zebra, giraffe, and even the camera-shy wildebeest, can be found throughout the park. It also boasts some amazing landscapes, such as a vast open savanna that transitions into a patch of acacia scrubland and then into a lush rainforest.

Destinations
Accommodation
2

Arusha - Tarangire National Park (2 hours)

Arusha - Tarangire National Park (2 hours)

This full-day, packed-lunch safari takes you into the heart of Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its iconic baobab trees and massive elephant herds concentrated near the Tarangire River. You will explore diverse landscapes to spot predators and prey like, lions, giraffes, zebras. After the safari, youu2019ll travel to Karatu and stay at Marera Valley Lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.

Destinations
Accommodation
3

Ngorongoro Crater ( 40min from Karatu)

Ngorongoro Crater ( 40min from Karatu)

On this day, it is suggested to leave the hotel as early as possible to maximize your possible chances of seeing the animals that are most active in the morning. After having breakfast, we will descend inside the Ngorongoro crater for game drive for wildlife sighting while carrying lunch boxes.nnNgorongoro Conservation Area is one of Tanzaniau2019s most iconic safari destinations, where Maasai communities live in harmony with wildlife. Inside the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the worldu2019s largest intact volcanic caldera, you can witness zebras, wildebeest, elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, flamingos, hippos, and even the rare black rhino in a stunning natural amphitheater. Once you finish our game drive, we will transfer back to your hotel for the dinner and overnight.

Destinations
Accommodation
4

Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park

Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park

Early wake-up, breakfast, and travel to Lake Manyara. Our safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and then depart to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives for wildlife sighting while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive we will transfer you to the Arusha or Airport where safari ends.nnThis park is featured by groundwater streams, creating a conducive environment for flora and fauna life, and as a result, attracting a variety species of birds including huge gathered living birds of the world (Lesser flamingos(pink) and few Greater flamingos). Also, you might spot other African forest animals like tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants in the park's dense evergreen forest. Also, you will be able to see the Great Rift Valleyu2019s dramatic escarpment towering over the western edge of Lake Manyara. Conclude your trip with a transfer to the airport, or extend your adventure to the beautiful island of Zanzibar or Mafia.

Destinations
What's Covered

Includes & Excludes

Included

  • Transfers listed in the program
  • AMREF Flying doctors Insurance
  • Professional guide English
  • Safari 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Mineral water in all safari
  • Single entry parks fees valid 24 hrs
  • Activities listed in the program

Not Included

  • International flights
  • VISA
  • Drinks at hotels/lodges/tented camps
  • Laundry service
  • Tipping and personal expenses
  • All what is not explicitly included
Good to Know

Travel Information

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry into Tanzania if arriving from a yellow fever endemic country. The Serengeti can be cold at night year-round — pack warm layers for early morning game drives. The rainy season (March–May) brings fewer visitors and lush green landscapes but some roads may be impassable.
Lightweight layers, fleece or light jacket, sun hat, sunscreen SPF 50+, insect repellent, binoculars, camera with zoom lens, comfortable walking shoes, neutral-coloured clothing
Arusha
A 30% deposit is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 60 days before departure. We accept bank transfer and major credit cards. Bookings within 60 days of departure require full payment at time of booking.
Cancellations more than 60 days before departure: deposit forfeited. 30–60 days: 50% of total cost. Less than 30 days: 100% of total cost. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.
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