Wild & Active Tanzania - 4 Nights / 5 days JRO Arrival

Overview

Day 1: Arrive JRO - Drive to Karatu (Depending on Flight schedule)

Meet on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Arusha to collect lunchbox and proceed to Karatu

Excursion: Nature walk, visit Elephant caves and Endoro Waterfalls

This is a two-hour nature walk, starting from Endoro Gate into the forested outer slopes of the northern Ngorongoro Highlands and back. The highlight of the walk is the "elephant caves" created by elephants, digging into the earth, looking for minerals and salt nutrients found in the soil.

Other interesting features in the walk include Endoro Waterfalls, the forest, and the great views over Karatu farmlands. Elephants, buffaloes, waterbuck, bushbuck, and a variety of birds can be seen during the walk.

The gentle trail, up and down the northern Ngorongoro Highlands, covers about 5 kilometres through the montane forest. The walks start and end at Endoro Gate, near Gibb's Farm, and are accompanied by an armed ranger from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority.

Cost of Excursion USD 40 per person (min 2 pax) - Cost Not included in the quotation

 

Late afternoon drive to Olea Farm Lodge

Dinner and overnight at Pamoja Farm Villas

 

Day 2: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater with picnic lunch Morning and afternoon game drive in the crater Late afternoon drive back to your lodge in Karatu

Visit Maasai Village Note: This visit can be organized before the crater tour or after the crater tour Dinner and overnight at Pamoja Farm Villas

Day 3: Karatu – Manyara – Tarangire

Depart after breakfast to Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch Just at the entrance of the park enjoy Treetop Walkway about one hour

Manyara Treetop Walkway takes you on a sky-high adventure through the beautiful forest of Lake Manyara. Walk among the treetops and experience untouched nature and wildlife from a unique perspective. During this walk guides will point out interesting facts about the Lake Manyara flora and fauna, while you can enjoy a unique birds-eye view of the world around you. This is Tanzania's first Treetop Walkway and one of the longest in Africa. A great outdoor activity for nature lovers and adventure seekers.

Cost of the activity (Treetop walkway): USD 68 per person - Not included in the quotation

After the activity, drive in to the park for game drive

Afternoon Canoeing experience about two hours

Lake Manyara is home to an incredible array of bird life. You can see giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and other animals grazing on the shoreline all from the comfort of your canoe. Enjoy the breath-taking scenery and the beauty that surrounds you and enjoy a different perspective of this park from the water, 8yrs+. Min 2pax

Canoeing Experience USD 65 per person - Not included in the quotation

Drive to Tarangire - arrive for dinner and overnight at Tarangire Luxury Hideaway Lodge

Day 4: TarangΔ±re

Early breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch

Enjoy morning walking safari escorted by armed ranger

Cost of Walking Safari with Ranger USD 70 per person - Not included in the quotation

After walking safari, continue game drive in the park

Late afternoon drive to your lodge (outside the national park)

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Luxury Hideaway Lodge

Optional: Night game drive in Tarangire National Park

USD 191 per person min 2 pax on shared basis

Day 5: Tarangire – Mto Wa Mbu – Arusha – Depart

After breakfast, drive to Mto Wa Mbu for a Cultural Biking/cycling experience through the local farms

"You will enjoy a 2-hour mountain bike ride through the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu.

On this ride you visit local farms, schools, church, milling machine, a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village".

Around 09h30 ending up of the excursion to begin drive back to Arusha for lunch

Transfer to Arusha airport in time for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar End of our Services.

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