Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive southwest to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant population and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers exceptional wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season when animals congregate around the Tarangire River. Full day game drive exploring the park's diverse ecosystems, from acacia woodlands to swamps. Watch for lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and over 550 bird species including the endemic yellow-collared lovebird.

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its small size, the park boasts incredible biodiversity and is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Full day game drive through diverse habitats including groundwater forest, acacia woodland, and the alkaline lake shore. Watch for hippos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and troops of baboons. The park is a birdwatcher's paradise with over 400 species recorded.

Early breakfast before driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descending 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor hosts approximately 25,000 large animals in a natural amphitheater, offering the best chance to see the Big Five in a single day. Game drive exploring the crater floor with its soda lake, swamps, forests, and open plains. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha, arriving late afternoon with unforgettable memories.