Overview

The parks, the wildlife, and the people are fascinating, varied, and so inviting. This special 3-day safari is the perfect introduction to this intriguing landscape.Imagine a colorful universe of dense wildlife, set apart from the rest of Africa. Welcome to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest, complete volcanic crater on the planet. We’ll travel down into this extraordinary world of big cats, elephants… even pink flamingoes!

It’s been called the prettiest little wildlife park in Africa. You’ll be charmed by Lake Manyara’s brilliant colors of acacia trees, flamingoes, the lake, and the towering drama of the great Rift Vally escarpment. Expect the unexpected here – like tree-climbing lions. For real!For three active days, you’ll be immersed in the sounds, colors, and delights that Tanzania offers all who venture into her national parks. Join us for this easy but deeply engaging safari experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Ngorongoro

7:30 am: Your Africa Kenya Safaris driver/guide will swing by your hotel or other place of your choosing to begin your Tanzania adventure. Hop into your 4 x 4 Land Cruiser Jeep and we’ll hit the road, moving into Maasai country. Look for these traditional people in their colorful wraps, tending their cattle.It won’t be long before we arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a great volcanic caldera sunk into a mighty expanse of land – 256 km (101 sq. mi). At the crater’s rim, we’ll view the world’s largest intact caldera with vistas of its blue/green expanse.

Hold on tight as we descend the steep crater walls in our 4 x 4 Jeep, coming to rest in a world of acacia forest, marsh, and massive grasslands. Here we’ll discover one of the densest areas of wildlife with over 25,000 animals.We’ll spend the day looking for lions, leopards, wildebeest, zebra, elephants, buffalo, and even hippos and pink flamingoes.Toward the late afternoon, we’ll head back up the crater to be met by one of Africa’s best sunsets. Then, it’s on to our Ngorongoro accommodation to relax, have dinner, and marvel at our first safari day’s sightings.

Day 2: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara Park

If we get up early we can make it back to the crater’s rim for a glorious Ngorongoro sunrise!Lake Manyara Park is not far off and you’ll be met with the reserve’s arresting colors – the green of its acacia forests, the blue of the lake, and the exotic pinks of its thousands of flamingoes.

And you won’t be alone in your admiration for this little gem of a reserve – Ernest Hemingway called it, “The loveliest I had seen in Africa.”You’ll find all manner of wildlife in the park like warthogs, giraffes, elephants, and if you’re lucky, up in the acacia trees, Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions, resting up on a branch!We’ll spend our second safari night at our Lake Manyara lodge or tented camp.

Day 3: Lake Manyara – Arusha

The park is extra lovely early in the morning with the sun’s first rays upon the forest and the lake. Enjoy this peaceful time and then it’s off to breakfast.One more game drive around the park for perhaps a final glance at a tree-climbing lion and then it’s time to head to Arusha.

During our trip back, we’ll pause for lunch and soak up the safari ambiance all about us.We’ll have you back at your hotel, residence, or airport in the afternoon.You’re now official safari-goers with the stories to prove it. We hope this taste of Tanzania is just the first of your safari adventures. From all of us at Africa Kenya Safaris, thank you for your desire to explore our wonderful natural world. Hope to see you soon!

 

Includes

  • Transport in a 4 x 4 Landcruiser Jeep
  • Pick up and drop off at your Arusha location
  • Our experienced and friendly English speaking/other language guide/driver
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game viewing drives
  • All meals on safari
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • The Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation/rescue insurance cover

Excludes

  • Bottled & Soft Drinks
  •  Items and services of a personal nature
  • Tips & Gratuities

Cost of Safari

LOW SEASON(JANUARY TO JUNE)  From $540pp
HIGH SEASON (JULY TO DECEMBER)
 From $1316pp

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