You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes
approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This
agricultural
and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise.
After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a
photographer's
playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most
well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees
practically begging to be photographed.
Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park.
Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly
coloured lilac breasted roller.
You'll then retire to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.
After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; sometimes considered as the 8th Wonder of the World.
Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one
of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the
endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see
large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most
recognisable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs,
jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more.
It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will
have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool. Thereafter, you will drive back to Arusha.