Classic drive safari Lake Manyara

Day 1

Pick up in Arusha area – Transfer to Tarangire National Park for safari game drive Overnight Africa Safari Rift Valley

Let’s go!

Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling ‘tourism driven’ city. You will be met by your driver-guide guide and together you will begin the transfer to Tarangire National Park to start your private safari game drive. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which crosses the park and is the main source of fresh water for the wildlife. This quiet park is famous for its elephant migration, birdlife and authentic safari atmosphere. You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday and at the end of the afternoon’s game drive, you will make your way to Africa Safari Rift Valley. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy canvas accommodations.

Accommodation:
Africa Safari Rift Valley
Safari Comfort Accommodation
Full board meal plan

Day 2

Safari game drive Lake Manyara National Park – Overnight Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Lounging lions

After a good night sleep, today is the ‘day of the lions’. An early breakfast prior to checking out and after that you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park itself. The park is approximately 330 square kilometres of which 200 square kilometres makes up the lake itself when water levels are at a maximum. From a sea of pink flamingos as far as the eye can see to bull elephants at close range, Lake Manyara showcases a superb variety of herd animals and birdlife. One of the very special aspects of this park are the tree climbing lions. After exploring this park with its groundwater forest, At the end of the afternoon, you head back to the lodge, Africa Safari Lake Manyara, for a well deserved nights’ sleep.

Accommodation:
Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Safari Comfort Accommodation
Full board meal plan

Day 3

Safari game drive Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight Africa Safari Karatu

Nothing but nature – Ngorongoro Crater Magic!

Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 square km in size and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyena, zebra, buffalo and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you will go to the next lodge, Africa Safari Karatu, for a well deserved nights’ sleep.

Accommodation:
Africa Safari Karatu
Safari Comfort Accommodation
Full board meal plan

Day 4

Excursion: Maasai Boma – Transfer to Arusha area (JRO, ARK, Town hotel or City centre)

Some culture and going back

After breakfast, you will visit the traditional home of the Maasai, the Maasai Boma – which consists of a variety of small huts made of mud, sticks and cow dung. The boma is surrounded by a circular “fence” of thorny bushes to protect the tribe and their cattle from predators. During your visit, you can practise a traditional dance, engage in a conversation about daily life, traditions and customs and admire the beautiful beadworks of the Maasai women. After this Maasai experience, with all the colours, dancing, and yes sven the smell, mid-afternoon you commence the drive back to Arusha, to where it all started; heart and camera full of memories from your African safari adventure.