Overview
SAFARI IN NATIONAL PARKS: TARANGIRE, LAKE MANYARA AND NGORONGORO This 3-day safari takes in three of Northern Tanzania's most popular sights. Despite their proximity, each national park has its own distinct features, such as amazing bird sightings in Lake Manyara, including clouds of pink flamingos; great elephants in Tarangire National Park; and the endangered rhino in Ngorongoro. You will undoubtedly obtain photographs of the Big Five of Africa: elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino, and lion at each of these three places. This safari itinerary is designed for budget-conscious travelers who want to spend two nights in pleasant lodges near the National Parks and two nights in a hotel in Arusha. Visitors will feel at ease with free WiFi, great meals, and access to a swimming pool. Your journey will be led by a professional driver-guide with extensive knowledge in the African bush.
Day by day
Day 1 — Tarangire
After breakfast (around 7:30 a.m.), your safari guide will arrive at the hotel and notify the receptionist that he is expecting you. After meeting your driver, you will travel to Tarangire National Park and be on your first safari by 10:00 AM! This park offers the opportunity to see a variety of wild Tanzanian animals (lions, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, and so on), but it is best known for its incredible number of elephants, which typically congregate near their drinking source, the Tarangire River. Because this is wild nature, the guide cannot guarantee the presence of specific wild animals, but you can be sure he will look for them. Additional notes: This is your first day on safari, so we ask that you please pay special attention to the national park visitor rules and our company recommendations. During the safari, it is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle, except in specially designated areas. Violations of this rule may be accompanied by large fines for the company, including the revocation of its license. Off-road driving is also prohibited, as such behavior may cause irreparable damage to the fragile balance of the natural ecosystem. During the safari, you are allowed to smoke, but be extremely careful about how you extinguish and dispose of cigarette butts, as they are a frequent cause of fires in the savanna. In addition, we sincerely request that you not put your feet on the safari car's seats, nor sit on the back of them, because this type of behavior quickly makes the cars unusable. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Day 2 — Manyara
Early morning wake-up call, breakfast, and drive to Lake Manyara. This park's entire territory is cut through with groundwater streams, which provide a good environment for flora as well as a plethora of birds (including pink flamingos) and African wild animals. You will visit the Maji Moto hot springs around lunchtime, and the driver will offer you special lunch boxes. The safari will continue after this pause, and you will be moved to a hotel on the rim of the Ngorongoro volcano crater by the evening.
Day 3 — Ngorongoro Crater
It is essential to leave the hotel as early as possible on this day to observe the range of creatures that are only active in the morning; breakfast will be packed in lunchboxes specifically for this purpose. You'll leave at 6:30 a.m. for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and you'll be inside the crater in about an hour. Ngorongoro is one of Tanzania's most famous and interesting national parks, with the biggest number of diverse animal species per square kilometer. There will be buffalo, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, hippopotami, and feline species such as caracals and servals to witness. The most fortunate visitors may even encounter a rhinoceros, an endangered species. By evening you will finish the safari and return to the hotel in Arusha. Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Note: Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.
Included
Two nights' accommodation at Hotel in Arusha double or triple occupancy (before and after the Safari) The first night includes breakfast Last night includes dinner & breakfast Qualified guides with mountain crew National park fees Hut/camping fees and tents Tents foam sleeping pads, cooking equipment, and (Cutlery / Crockery) eating utensils. Rescue fees (required by the National Park) Pulse oximeters First aid kit Guides, porters, cook, waiter salaries Boiled water on the mountain Airport transfers (JRO - Kilimanjaro International Airports) All meals on the mountain (breakfast, lunch & dinner) Guides, porters, waiter, cook accommodation, and entry fees on the mountain
Not included
Single rooms supplement at Hotel. Guides, Porters, Cook & Waiters tips Meals and drinks not specified Mountain equipment (eg sleeping bags) Gear for your climb, Some equipment is available for rent. See our rental price list. Car Supplement USD$145 per car for clients who go through Lemosho/Rongai/Shira Routes Items of personal nature (expenses) Emergency Oxygen Additional nights beyond the two standard hotel nights included Extra activities (waterfall tour, cultural village visit). Visa fees & travel insurance. Flight tickets.