Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps.

• Enjoy a full-day game drive in this unique ecosystem.

• Spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species.

• Tarangire is especially dramatic during the dry season when wildlife concentrates around the Tarangire River.

Picnic lunch inside the park.
Evening drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Game Drive

After an early breakfast, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best wildlife-viewing areas in Africa.

• Explore the crater floor with its diverse habitats—forest, savannah, and lake.

• Spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard), along with hyenas, hippos, and countless gazelles.

• Visit Lake Magadi, home to flamingos and other waterbirds.

Picnic lunch near the hippo pool.
Return to your lodge in Karatu in the evening.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet scenic park located at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment.

• Enjoy a half-day game drive with a chance to spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, baboons, and over 400 bird species including pelicans and flamingos.

• Optional cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village for insight into local life and traditions (add-on).

Afternoon drive back to Arusha, arriving by early evening.

Overnight: Optional stay in Arusha (can be included or customized)

Day 4: Departure Day

• Enjoy breakfast at your lodge.

• Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward flight.