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Baobabs, Craters & Rift Valley Lakes

Baobabs, Craters & Rift Valley Lakes

6
DAYS
1
DESTINATIONS
GUESTS

Overview

Enjoy a private Tanzania safari from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This 6-day itinerary includes an arrival night in Arusha, a private game drive in Arusha National Park, nights in Tarangire and Lake Manyara, and a memorable day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking guide and choose accommodation across budget, midrange or luxury levels. With Pita Safaris, every journey feels personal. It is time to linger when a sighting captures your attention, a guide who understands what you hope to see, and a comfortable place to return to at the end of each day.

Arusha National Park: A scenic introduction to Tanzania, with montane forest, wetlands, wildlife and views of Mount Meru.

Tarangire National Park: Famous for ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds and seasonal wildlife gatherings.

Lake Manyara National Park: Explore groundwater forest, acacia woodland, lakeshore habitats and the park’s tree-climbing lions.

Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife arenas, with a chance to search for the endangered black rhino.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests and the day’s wildlife activity.

Accommodation choice: Select budget, midrange or luxury lodges, camps and tented camps.

Personalised planning: Add optional experiences and accommodation preferences to suit your journey.

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arusha
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport — Welcome to Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative, and transfer to your hotel or lodge in Arusha. Enjoy time to relax and meet your guide for a safari briefing.

Hotel or safari lodge, Arusha
Dinner
Arusha National Park
Arusha
Day 2: Arusha National Park — A Quiet Introduction to Tanzania

Enjoy a private game drive in Arusha National Park, with optional walking safari arrangements where available. Return to Arusha for the evening.

Hotel or safari lodge, Arusha
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Tarangire National Park — Elephants and Ancient Baobabs

Travel to Tarangire National Park for a private game drive among baobabs, elephants, and seasonal wildlife. Overnight in Tarangire.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Tarangire
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park — Rift Valley Forests and Lakeshore Wildlife

Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a private game drive, then continue to your accommodation for the evening.

Safari lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 5: Ngorongoro Highlands — A Night Above the Crater

Arrive at your crater-rim accommodation and enjoy time to relax before tomorrow’s descent.

Lodge or tented camp on or near the Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater — A Final Morning Among the Wildlife

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a private game drive and picnic lunch, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

No overnight stay included
Breakfast and lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit


The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

Airport welcome and private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha.

Two nights’ accommodation in Arusha.

One night’s accommodation in Tarangire.

One night’s accommodation near Lake Manyara.

One night’s accommodation on or near the Ngorongoro Crater Rim.

Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives in Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Picnic lunch in Ngorongoro Crater on Day 6.

Applicable park, conservation and crater entrance fees for confirmed activities.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport on Day 6.

Exclude

International and domestic flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional walking safari.

Optional Maasai cultural experience.

Optional bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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