4-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara

The group arrives at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Participants are met by a representative of Kilisherpas Travel and transferred to a hotel in Arusha.

Note:The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.

Today your safari will take place in Tarangire National Park. This is one of the most interesting places in Tanzania! The river of the same name flows through the park, where giraffes, zebras, antelopes and buffaloes come to drink. These animals attract predators, which is why a lot of lions live in Tarangire. You will definitely see them during your trip.

In the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes the only source of drinking water for many kilometers around. Because of this, large herds of elephants come to Tarangire, making Tarangire the home to the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania for most of the year (especially June - October and December - March). Elephants are not at all intimidated by visitors to the park, and they often come quite close to cars. This is completely safe - since elephants have no enemies in their natural nature they are naturally curious and unafraid.

Tarangire National Park is also known for its ancient baobab trees. These massive trees are larger and older than any other park in continental Africa. The scenery, accented with these signatory trees is simply stunning.

Additional notes:

This is your first day on safari, so we kindly ask that you pay special attention to the national park visitor rules and our company’s recommendations:

• It is strictly prohibited to exit the vehicle during the safari, except in designated areas. Violating this rule may result in significant fines for the company, including the revocation of its license.
• Off-road driving is also prohibited as it can cause irreparable damage to the delicate balance of the park's ecosystem.
• Smoking is allowed during the safari, but please be extremely careful when extinguishing and disposing of cigarette butts, as they are a frequent cause of fires in the savanna.
• We kindly ask that you do not put your feet on the seats or sit on the backs of the safari vehicle’s seats, as such behavior quickly damages the vehicle.

Thank you in advance for your understanding!

Today you will travel to Lake Manyara National Park. This is where pink flamingos from all over Africa flock. At times, there are hundreds of thousands covering the shores of Lake Manyara, making it appear pink from a distance. Up close, you can see the individual birds along the lakefront of this amazing area. Your guide will share more about these beautiful birds.  Flamingos on Lake Manyara are found between the months of April and November.

You will not likely see them in other months of the year. Even so, their presence is not guaranteed, as weather, predators of unpredictable rainfall can impact their movement. In addition to pink flamingos, Lake Manyara is home to over 400 species of other birds. This is one of the best places in all of Tanzania to enjoy watching birds, as you can see a vast quantity and variety in the forests around the lake. In addition to birds, you will surely see giraffes, elephants, warthogs, antelopes, zebras and other African wildlife. The lions on Lake Manyara are very unique; they love to climb trees! Making them the ‘tree-climbing lions’; in other locations you can find lions sleeping in the shade or prowling in tall grass, but in Manyara National Park you will likely be looking up into tree branches to spot them.

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.

Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out before your evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee. Let your manager know in advance if you need a late check-out.