Classic drive safari Lake Manyara
Classic drive safari
Explore all the wondrous terrain and animals on offer throughout the parks of the northern Circuit from the open rooftop of a 4×4 safari vehicle.
Experience the best of the open road on this once in a lifetime adventure into the Tanzanian wilderness. The journey in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof can be tailored to your liking as the options are endless. Starting and ending in Arusha, you can design your dream adventure or let one of our safari consultants create the perfect 4×4 safari itinerary according to your specification.
Trip summary:
- Day 1: Pick up in Arusha area – Transfer to Tarangire National Park for safari game drive Overnight Africa Safari Lake Manyara.
- Day 2: Safari game drive Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight Africa Safari Karatu.
- Day 3: Safari game drive Lake Manyara National Park – Transfer to Arusha area (JRO, ARK, Town hotel or City centre).
DAY 1
Pick up in Arusha area – Transfer to Tarangire National Park for safari game drive Overnight Africa Safari Lake Manyara.
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 Lake Manyara. 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 Lake Manyara
Safari Comfort Accommodation
Full board meal plan
DAY 2
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 head back 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 3
Safari game drive Lake Manyara National Park – Transfer to Arusha area (JRO, ARK, Town hotel or City centre)
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, 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.
