After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for game drive with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Lake Burunge

Set within the ecologically important migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge-Manyara is one of three major lakes in Tanzania’s Manyara region that provides incredible game viewing opportunities. Lookout decks along the shore offer close-up encounters with the wild animals that come to drink or hunt, as well as with 300 bird species. Game drives, guided walks, canoeing, and cultural tours to the neighboring Mbugwe and Maasai villages are just some of the activities visitors can look forward to. Neighboring Tarangire National Park is another highlight of the area, only 30 kilometers away. Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Camp

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game with picnic lunch, dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Lodge

Karatu

Travelers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Craters will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colorful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities, including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking, and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer. Overnight: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with Lake Manyara to its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and many habitats that support an array of wildlife. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. The park supports over 400 species of bird and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Other species to spot include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and the Egyptian mongoose. Don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day crater tour with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife, which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species, including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions, offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking, and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Arusha for lunch; after lunch, drive to Kilimanjaro International airport for your departure flight. We can also arrange for your extension to our beautiful Zanzibar Island and relax for a couple of nights.

Meal Plan: Breakfast