TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO CRATER, L. MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day

After breakfast we will drive up to Ngorongoro highlands, spend few minutes for registration at the gate before driving up to the Crater view point where you can make a brief stop to get the most breath taking views of the Crater floor from above, you may take some pictures before descending 600 meters high walls into the Crater floor for a full day game drive.

Ngorongoro Crater is often referred by many as the Eden of Africa, because of its great scenery and abundance of wildlife. Large mammals and plain animals are making home in this natural Wildlife sanctuary. Lunch box will be taken at the Crater floor. You can expect to spot herds of wildebeests, elands, zebras, hippos, African elephants, gazelles and the rare black rhinos in their natural habitat.

Another big draw card in this huge caldera is the denser population of predators which include lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals and the ever-illusive leopards that needs sharp eye to be spotted. All these animals are bounded by the volcanic walls of 600 meters and can be viewed in a very close range. You will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner which is among the main features of the crater. Large flocks of flamingos, many aquatic birds & hippos can usually being seen here. In the late afternoon we will drive back to Kudu Lodge for dinner & overnight in Karatu town. (FB)

Kudu Lodge and Campsite offers outstanding hospitality, comfortable accommodation and pleasant surroundings, is situated at Karatu, the heart of the northern Tanzania safari circuit. It nestles in eleven acres of rolling countryside, amidst mature trees and gardens, a home to myriad birds and a tranquil and shady oasis hideaway for visitors and the perfect base for wildlife safaris.

Elevation of the Lodge & Campsite is circa 1400 m above sea level, making temperatures during the day not too high, and around 12 degrees in the evening. Temperatures gradually warm up through the months of May June and July, from the coolest month which is generally April.

Kudu Lodge - Lake Manyara National Park
On this day after breakfast we will take you to Lake Manyara National Park the ever green park nestling at the base of the Great East African Rift Valley with overlapping habitats which supports a large number of animal species including the famous Lake Manyara tree climbing lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalos, leopards, hyenas and many more. Finally we will drive to Kirurumu Lodge for dinner and overnight. (FB)

Manyara Region takes its name from Lake Manyara, which is one of the major lakes formed in ancient times by the Great Rift Valley. It is the only Region in Tanzania to be bisected into two by the Great Rift Valley. It is a major wildlife water source and is, therefore, an essential part of the wildlife ecosystems of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Tarangire National Park. In addition, Lake Manyara is the country’s largest breeding ground for tens of thousands of flamingo.

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvellous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendour and form the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater and, finally, Olduvai Gorge, and Serengeti.

Kirumunu Tenred Lodge - Arushu/Moshi
After breakfast we will depart from the lodge and drive back to Arusha/Moshi.

Accommodation Subject to availability