Manyara Ngorongoro 4 Days Safari
Manyara Ngorongoro 4 Days Safari
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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Day 1: Arrival
Pickup from the airport upon arrival and drive to Villa Maua hotel located in Arusha city. Check in the hotel for an overnight stay as you gather strength for the wonderful safari ahead of you.
Day 2: Manyara National Park Game Drive
Pickup from your accommodations in Arusha for a 2 hour drive to Manyara park located at the foothill of the great Rift valley to explore the lush green park habituated by underground rivers .
Game drive to spot the famous tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, monkeys and a variety of bird species. If time is on your side, you may visit lake Manyara to admire it’s beauty and see flamingos laid beautifully across it. Transfer to Heart and Soul lodge for dinner and sleep.
Day 3: Mto wa Mbu Walking Day Tour
This is the day that we get to explore the wonderful town of mto wa Mbu, located on the foot of the great Rift valley.
We will start by exploring enormous banana plantations with different types(green, yellow and red) which can be eaten as fruits or cooked food. The walk through the plantations is thrilling as banana trees provide shade and fresh air as you walk.
We proceed with the walk upwards towards the wall of the great Rift valley. Along the way, we will spot unique trees including fig and baobab trees(one baobab tree is said to be more than a 1000 years old). The experience at the top is exhilarating as you get to see the whole view of mto wa Mbu and lake Manyara.
We then make our way back to the village for a hot lunch, where you get to eat different traditional dishes served in local pots. This is a great time to connect with the people and learn a thing or two on their lifestyle and customs. You also get a chance to see some of their handmade work including paintings, carvings and jewelry.
In the late afternoon, we make our way back to Heart and Soul lodge and call it a day!
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Checkout the hotel with packed lunch for a drive to the exclusive Ngorongoro conservation area.
Descend down the Ngorongoro crater, a home to thousands of animals and birds. Game drive as you spot the Africa’s Big Five (a place where all big five can be seen), elephants, elands, hyenas, antelopes, oryx, jackals and many others.
Ascend out the crater and drive back to Arusha or airport depending on your schedule.
End of tour!
Price Include:
- 4WD vehicles with pop up roof for excellent views
- All park entry fees
- Pickup to and from airport
- All safari inclusive packages
- Accommodation facilities
- 3 proper meals+ mineral water and tea/coffee
- Experienced and professional English speaking guide
Price Exclude:
- International flights
- Tanzanian Visa
- All things of personal nature
- Tips for guides and cooks
- Alcohol
- Items not specified in terms and conditions
- Extended tours not specified in the main package