DAY 1: Departure from USA
- Board your international flight to start your wildlife experience in Tanzania.
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DAY 2: Arrival in Arusha
- Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 3: Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park
- 07:00 AM Breakfast at the Hotel
- 08:00 AM Meet your guide and head to Lake Manyara National Park (2-3 hour drive, 130 km).
- 11:00 AM Upon arrival at the park, immerse yourself in this biodiverse haven nestled within the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Traverse groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline lakeshores teeming with wildlife. Witness the park&rsquos legendary tree-climbing lions draped over acacia branches, observe massive elephant herds, and marvel at thousands of flamingos painting the lake pink across the soda lake shores. Explore diverse habitats including groundwater forests and grassy plains teeming with wildlife.
- 01:00 PM Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the scenic surroundings of the park.
- 05:00 PM Return to Kilimamoja Lodge.
- Overnight in Lake Manyara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner
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DAY 4: Tarangire National Park Game Drive
- 07:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00 AM Meet your guide and start the day with a drive to Tarangire National Park (1.5-2.5 hours drive, 70 km)
- 11:00 AM Enter Tanzania&rsquos elephant sanctuary, where ancient baobabs stand sentinel over golden savannahs. Track mega-herds of 300+ elephants converging on the Tarangire River, spot lions stalking through termite mounds, and marvel at giraffe silhouettes against sunset-hued grasslands. Seasonal swamps host endangered fringe-eared oryx and 550 bird species, including endemic yellow-collared lovebirds.
- 01:00 PM Pause for a packed lunch in the heart of the park.
- 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Return to Kilimamoja Lodge
- Overnight in Lake Manyara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner
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DAY 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
- 07:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:00 AM We will depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area (1.5-2.5 hours drive, 70 km)
- 11:30 AM Descend into the world&rsquos largest inactive, unfilled, and intact volcanic caldera&ndash a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with 25,000 animals. Witness rare black rhinos grazing near Lerai Forest, observe lion prides hunting on grassy plains, and photograph hippo pods in freshwater pools. The soda-encrusted Lake Magadi hosts thousands of flamingos, creating a surreal pink shoreline against the emerald crater walls.
- 01:00 PM Enjoy a packed lunch within the crater&rsquos breathtaking landscape.
- 03:30 PM Ascend the crater rim and return to the lodge.
- 06:00 PM Arrive at Kilimamoja Lodge
- Overnight in Lake Manyara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner
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DAY 6: Free Day
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Today is a full day free to relax or explore independently.
- Overnight in Lake Manyara
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 7: Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) (190km, 4-hour drive)
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