After breakfast you will depart with lunch boxes and head to Lake Manyara National Park about 2 hours drive. Another great day of beautiful scenery in the smallest park in northern Tanzania, Lake Manyara Park. Although it is of a rather small area around 330 sq. km, of which the lake alone represents 200 sq. km. Along the Rift Valley, the park is an exceptional site which allows the observation of wide variety of fauna such as lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos etc. The edges of the lake are populated by thousands of flamingos in perpetual migration, and many pelicans, fish eagles, sacred ibises, crowned cranes and has more than 400 species of birds. It is not uncommon to observe a unique spectacle in Africa: the lions perched in the umbrella acacias.

Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

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Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge is nestled up against the Ngorongoro Forest Reserve offering stunning views over a working coffee plantation onto the forest. Catering to safari visitors, Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge is located between the villages of Rhotia and Karatu on the northern Tanzania safari circuit. The luxurious lodge is well situated for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.

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An early morning departure for a great discovery of animal paradise, discover the Ngorongoro crater. Declared a world heritage site in 1979 by UNESCO, it is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. This collapsed volcano is about 20 km in diameter, with impressive walls which are 400 to 610 metres high and 1,600 metres above sea level, the bottom of the crater is predominantly open grassland, making it easy to observe wildlife. The landscape is made up of the Lerai forest, a sawmill forest of trees whose particularity is yellow acacias, lake Magadi where you can witness thousands of pink flamingos preening and reflecting in the still waters

and two swamps, Mandusi and Gorigor. Unlike national parks where all human activity is prohibited. Here at the conservation the Maasai and the animals co-exist together. When you arrive on the edge of the crater ridge, you discover a breathtaking view of this animal paradise descending into the crater.

After experiencing one of the World’s natural wonders the ascent to the rim begins, which marks the end of the amazing experience.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

Ang'ata Serengeti camp

Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, situated at the rim of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, invites you to immerse yourself in a remarkable wilderness encounter. With cozy tents blending modern comfort and classic safari vibes, the camp offers a front-row seat to spectacular views and abundant wildlife. Embark on an unparalleled safari journey while enjoying warm Tanzanian hospitality at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp.

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Departing from Karatu in the morning to reach the beautiful park of Tarangire, located about 1 hour away. Tarangire, which translates to “river of warthogs” is the 6th largest park in Tanzania. It is famous for its large numbers of game who gather around the river particularly around the dry season because it is the only source of water. Apart from large numbers of game, the park is widely known as a haven for birdwatchers because of the vast bird species that can be spotted. The 2,600sq. Km sized park has the second highest animals concentration right after Serengeti National Park. It has the world’s largest elephant herds of 200 and higher. Also famous for its baobabs trees that can live for hundreds of years (Baobab trees are soft and spongy and waterlogged). The rarer species such as the oryx, the lesser kudu and the kori bustard, the largest of the flying birds can be spotted too.

All this day of safari-photos with a backdrop of  the African savannah landscape.

Dinner and overnight at Ang’ata Tarangire Camp.

Ang’ata Tarangire Camp

Situated in the captivating Tarangire National Park, invites you to a remarkable safari journey. Experience the wild in comfort with well-appointed tents, blending modern amenities with nature. Immerse yourself in the park’s diverse wildlife and stunning scenery, all while enjoying warm Tanzanian hospitality. Ang’ata Tarangire Camp ensures an authentic and unforgettable safari experience.

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After breakfast, 3 hours drive back to Arusha and drop off at the airport which marks the end of the safari.

For those continuing to Zanzibar, will be dropped off at Arusha airport for their onward trip.