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4-Day Epic Tanzania Wildlife and Culture Safari

Safari Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 4-day wildlife and cultural safari in Tanzania, exploring stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Discover Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for their rich biodiversity, including elephants, lions, and unique tree-climbing lions. Engage with local culture through a guided visit to a Maasai village and experience traditional hunting with the Bushmen. This safari promises an immersive adventure in Tanzania’s natural beauty and vibrant heritage.

Itinerary

Day 1: Journey to Tarangire National Park and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, begin your transfer to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. This park features a diverse landscape with over nine vegetation zones, dominated by ancient Baobab trees, the largest in Africa. The Tarangire River attracts a variety of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, zebras, and diverse bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch while observing animals drinking from the river. Continue your game viewing before returning to Kuro Tarangire Lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kuro Tarangire Lodge

After an early breakfast, drive across the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Spanning approximately 205 square miles, this park is known for its stunning beauty, featuring acacia forests filled with giant fig and mahogany trees. Here, you’ll find baboons and blue monkeys, alongside elephants, giraffes, hippos, and over 400 bird species, including the ground hornbill and Crested Eagle. Don’t miss the park’s famous tree-climbing lions and the vibrant flamingos along the lakeshore. The picturesque landscape provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Kirurumu Tented Lodge

After breakfast, your guide will drive you to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with walls rising about 2,000 feet high and a floor area of approximately 102 square miles. The crater is home to many species, including the rare black rhinos, elephants, and numerous bird species. The diverse ecosystem features a river, swamps, a soda lake filled with flamingos, and lush forests. Descend into the crater for more wildlife viewing, including hippos, and enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo lake before ascending the steep road.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Start your day early by hunting with the Bushmen near Lake Eyasi before visiting the Oldonyo Sambu Maasai Village, located 40 km from Arusha. Guided by the Maasai chief, explore the village’s lifestyle, including cooking, cattle care, and traditional dancing. Experience local songs and dances performed by village women and capture memorable photographs of this vibrant culture. In the evening, transfer back to Arusha for a flight home or an overnight stay. This safari combines thrilling wildlife encounters with rich cultural experiences, offering a unique glimpse into Tanzania’s extraordinary natural and cultural heritage.

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Includes & Excludes

  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Airfare.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guides gratuity.
  • Entry Visa to Tanzania
  • All activities stated as “Optional”
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.

Travel Date & Pricing

  • All meals and accommodations as per the itinerary.
  • Applicable Park entry fees
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable safari vehicle.
  • Services of a full-time English-speaking guide/driver.
  • Bottled water while on a safari.
  • All airport/hotel pick-ups and drop off.
  • All activities as stipulated in the itinerary. (Except those stated as optional)
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Phone calls and bar bills.
  • Airfare.
  • Personal/travel insurance.
  • Driver guides gratuity.
  • Entry Visa to Kenya
  • All activities stated as “Optional”
  • All kinds of drinks except water.
  • All other Services of a personal nature.

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