Welcome to Tanzania! Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your guide from Ecological Wilderness Adventures and transferred to Lake Duluti Lodge for an overnight stay. Unwind in your luxury lodge and enjoy dinner as you prepare for your adventure.
Overnight: Lake Duluti Lodge Activities: Arrival, transfer, and welcome dinner
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. The park’s diverse ecosystems provide a unique safari experience. Enjoy two days of game drives, with chances to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and bird species such as flamingos. The forested areas are home to troops of baboons, while the lakeshore attracts flamingos and other water birds. In the afternoon, arrive at the Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, nestled among the trees, where you’ll enjoy dinner and a night in nature.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Tree LodgeActivities: Game drives, bird watching, picnic lunches
Depart early for the Ngorongoro Crater, descending 2,000 feet to its floor for an unforgettable full-day game drive. Known for its high density of wildlife, Ngorongoro is the best place to see black rhinos and large prides of lions, including the famous black-maned males. You’ll also spot wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. After a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, continue exploring the crater floor before returning to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge Activities: Full-day game drive, picnic lunch at the hippo pool
After a leisurely breakfast, take a scenic drive back to Arusha, passing through the stunning Great Rift Valley. Enjoy lunch in Arusha, with some time for shopping or exploring the town, before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
Activities: Scenic drive, lunch in Arusha, optional shopping