4 Days Tarangire Manyara Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi Cultural Safari

At 06:00 am, you will be picked up from your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and drive on a tarmac road to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch for a full-day game drive.

Tarangire is one of the finest national parks in northern Tanzania, named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. The park’s landscape is characterized by rolling hills, acacia woodlands, majestic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. The Tarangire River, being the only permanent water source in the park, attracts a large concentration of wildlife, especially during the dry season.

Tarangire is renowned for its huge elephant population, one of the largest in Africa. Other animals commonly spotted include giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, impalas, wildebeests, warthogs, baboons, and various monkeys. Rare species such as the greater kudu, fringed-eared oryx, and ashy starling are also found here. Predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals roam the park, while vultures and other birds of prey circle above.In the evening, drive to Kirurumu tented lodge for dinner and overnight.

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is perched high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, offering magnificent and panoramic views across Lake Manyara, the Rift Valley floor, and Mt. Losimingori. Behind the lodge, the lush and fertile Ngorongoro Highlands rise, forming the gateway to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, and the Serengeti.

Dinner & Overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge (FB).

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunches for a full-day game drive.

The park is dominated by the beautiful Lake Manyara, and its lush forest begins just after the park gate, stretching along the base of the Great Rift Valley. To the west, you will also find hot springs. Lake Manyara is home to the famous tree-climbing lions, as well as buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and large troops of baboons. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted with flamingos, ostriches, and many more species. After enjoying your picnic lunch inside the park, continue with afternoon game drives before leaving for Kudu Lodge, Karatu, where you will have dinner and overnight.

Kudu Lodge and Campsite, located in the heart of northern Tanzania’s safari circuit, offers warm hospitality, comfortable accommodation, and peaceful surroundings. Nestled in eleven acres of rolling countryside with mature trees and gardens alive with bird life, it provides a tranquil hideaway and the perfect base for your safari adventure. The lodge embodies spaciousness, friendliness, and true African hospitality.

  Dinner & Overnight at Kudu Lodge (FB).

After breakfast, drive up to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop briefly at the Crater Viewpoint for breathtaking views before descending the 600-meter-high walls into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Often referred to as the Eden of Africa, the Ngorongoro Crater offers spectacular scenery and one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in the world.

The crater floor is home to around 30,000 animals, including wildebeests, zebras, hippos, elephants, gazelles, elands, warthogs, and the rare black rhino.Predators thrive here as well, with large populations of lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.

You will also visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern part of the crater, which attracts flamingos, hippos, and a wide variety of aquatic birds. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive  to Lake Eyasi where you will have dinner and overnight.

Tindiga Tented Camp offers warm, personalized service and exceptional quality, all while embracing an eco-friendly philosophy to protect and preserve natural resources. The camp is constructed using local materials, harmoniously blending with the surrounding environment. A highlight is the restaurant, uniquely built by Datoga women, showcasing their rich culture and traditional way of life.

Dinner and overnight at Tindiga Tented Camp. (FB)

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from Tindiga Tented Camp and take you on an unforgettable cultural experience at Lake Eyasi. You will visit the Hadzabe bushmen, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, and get a rare opportunity to experience their unique way of life.

Together with a local Lake Eyasi guide, you will learn traditional hunting techniques, how to make fire without matches, discover natural remedies, and explore the vegetation they depend on for survival. The guide will also walk you through their village, explaining in detail their traditions, culture, and daily lifestyle. This immersive tour offers a deep cultural connection and a chance to understand the heritage of the Hadzabe people. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha or Moshi, arriving in the evening.

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