Trip Overview
Number of days: 4
Destinations: Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire
Travel category: wildlife focus, adventure
See survival and experience the natural power of East Africa. Manyara, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro are home to millions of animals, birds, reptiles, and insects. Spend your days chasing the best sights of the biggest and smallest species of East Africa.
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- Hear legends of the Maasai people, including how the baobab tree came to be.
- The complete circuit of the Ngorongoro Crater take you from the lakeside plains where you see uncountable zebra grazing to warthogs, hyenas, vultures, and even perhaps cheetahs hiding in the tall grass.
- Take your respite at the hippopotamus pool – have an opportunity to walk around on foot. Birds of prey may seem far above doing aerials, but get swoop close when food is available.
- Experience walking safaris in the wilderness of the Olmoti and Empakai Craters on a 4, 5, or 6 day journey.
Itinerary
| DAY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha – Lake Manyara Depart early from Arusha town to reach Lake Manyara by mid-morning. Enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of the lake and its animals. Before evening arrive at camp or hotel for overnighting. |
| Day 2 | Ngorongoro Crater Early morning enter into the caldera to search for a glimpse of the elusive black rhino. Have lunch next to the hippos, and continue exploration to the northeast end of the Crater. Overnight camping or hotel in the Crater. |
| Day 3 | Olmoti or Empakai Crater Go off the beaten track to explore on foot the enchantingly emerald sister craters to Ngorongoro. Watch for leopards and cheetahs in their natural habitat though a guided walking safari. |
| Day 4 | Tarangire – return to Arusha Enter into the second largest park in Tanzania, home to more than 30 elephant herds that migrate between Tarangire to Lake Manyara. Look out for pythons and lions in trees. Return to Arusha by evening. |
Pricing estimates
Listed prices are all-inclusive estimates in USD per person.
Prices can vary depending by season. Please submit a booking request for accurate prices reflecting your travel dates.
| ACCOMMODATION TYPE | 1 PERSON | 2 PERSONS | 4 PERSONS | 6 PERSONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STANDARD CAMPING | 2290 | 1365 | 910 | 760 |
| SELECT LODGING | 2640 | 1545 | 1135 | 1000 |
| LUXURY LODGING | 4100 | 2450 | 2020 | 1875 |