Tour Overview
The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of Nanyori Tours LTD and transferred to a hotel in Arusha.
Today we drive to Tarangire National Park as the start of 3 days of Tanzania sharing safari. Tarangire is a small park that offers some excellent sights. Generally, in the dry seasons, Tarangire comes alive as wildlife and birdlife. This congregates on the Tarangire River, which is a permanent source of water. We spend the night in our lodge beautifully set inside the park with stunning views and a unique atmosphere.
We start the day with an early morning game drive before heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In fact, Ngorongoro is a special place in that it is a Conservation Area, not a National Park. So, this means that the whole area has both the animals and the local Maasai people. These people graze their cattle alongside the indigenous wildlife. During the drive to Ngorongoro, we have a chance to glimpse something of the Maasai way of life.
After stopping at the entrance gate, where there is a chance to learn more about this fascinating volcanic landscape. Then, we will drive around the rim of the Crater itself. Also, from here we can look down and see the herd of wildebeest or buffalos. Finally, we descend into the crater. Indeed, the crater walls provide a natural sanctuary for the animals. So, this means there is plenty to see: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards (if you are lucky).
The only animal you won’t see here during the 3 days Tanzania sharing safari is a giraffe. These animals have long legs and are unable to cope with the steep’s sides of the crater. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the crater to the permanent tented camp.
Today we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. This is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds. Also, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. There are a surprising number of other large mammals and the striking cliffs on the Rift escarpment. In the late afternoon, you will travel back to Arusha where you will arrive in the evening. You will be dropped off in the city center or at your hotel.
