Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will meet your professional safari guide from Divine Travel Nest Safaris.
You will be transferred to your lodge in Arusha where you can relax after your flight and receive a short safari briefing about your upcoming adventure.
Accommodation
Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meal Plan
Bed & Breakfast
Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit, making it the ideal starting point for your safari.
Day 2 – Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari
After breakfast, your guide will drive you toward Lake Manyara National Park, located along the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Lake Manyara is known for its scenic beauty and diverse wildlife habitats including:
• Groundwater forests
• Savannah grasslands
• Alkaline lake shores
Wildlife You May See in Lake Manyara
During your Lake Manyara safari game drive, you may encounter:
• Tree-climbing lions
• Elephants
• Zebras
• Buffalo
• Wildebeest
• Hippos
• Flamingos
• Baboons and monkeys
The park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise with more than 400 recorded bird species.
After lunch and an afternoon game drive, you will proceed to the town of Karatu, located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation
Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha
Today you will visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the 8th Wonder of the Natural World.
The crater formed when a massive volcano collapsed over two million years ago, creating a natural wildlife sanctuary.
Descending into the crater is an unforgettable safari experience.
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
The crater is home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.
Animals often seen include:
• Lions
• Elephants
• Buffalo
• Zebras
• Wildebeest
• Hyenas
• Gazelles
• Flamingos
Ngorongoro is also one of the best places in East Africa to see the endangered black rhino.
After lunch and a final game drive, you will return to Arusha in the late afternoon.
This concludes your incredible 3 days Tanzania safari experience.