Day 01: Arusha To Tarangire

After you arrive, your friendly safari guide will meet you at the airport. From there, you will  begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, the first stop on your safari adventure.

As you travel, enjoy the scenic drive through the countryside and listen to your guide share interesting stories about Arusha’s history and the Maasai culture. It’s a great introduction to life in northern Tanzania.

Once you arrive in Tarangire, you’ will start exploring this beautiful park, known for its wide-open landscapes, seasonal swamps, and large herds of elephants. With a bit of luck, you might also spot lions, leopards, or even cheetahs. The park is also home to huge baobab trees, which are a unique and unforgettable sight.

During the day, you will stop to enjoy a hot lunch in the park, surrounded by nature. After lunch, continue with your game drive, spotting more wildlife as the day cools down and animals become more active.

In the late afternoon, you will  leave the park and head to your lodge in Karatu or Mto wa Mbu, where you can relax, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Main Destination:  Tarangire National Park

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Day 02: Tarangire To Lake Natron

On this day, your guide will pick you up at the lodge after breakfast to begin a scenic road trip through northern Tanzania, heading toward the remote and striking landscapes of Lake Natron. You’ll embark on a drive north that takes around 4 hours, offering a great opportunity to experience Tanzania’s varied and changing scenery.

As you leave the greener areas behind and enter the Great Rift Valley, you will notice the landscape gradually transform—lush vegetation gives way to dry, dusty plains and rugged hills. Along the way, you’ll pass by scattered Maasai villages, with traditional homes appearing as small dots across the wide-open land.

The northern region is framed by the remains of ancient volcanoes, including the famous Ol Doinyo Lengai, or “Mountain of God” in the Maasai language. This volcano is still active, and if you’re lucky, you might see smoke rising from its summit.

When you arrive at Lake Natron, you will spend the night there, surrounded by raw and unique beauty, where you can unwind and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Main Destination: Lake Natron

Overnight: Tloma Lodge – Adventure

Day 03: Lake Natron and Departure 

This morning, you will join a Maasai guide for a stroll along the shores of Lake Natron in search of the striking lesser flamingo. Lake Natron is East Africa’s most important and consistent breeding ground for these beautiful birds. During the breeding season, which runs mainly from September to April with a peak between October and early December, the lake can host up to 2.5 million flamingos.

While the long-legged flamingos thrive here, the harsh conditions of the lake make it difficult for many other animals to survive. Still, the alkaline flats provide a unique habitat that supports a variety of bird species specially adapted to this environment.

Afterward, you will start your journey to the airport, carrying unforgettable memories and countless photographs from this incredible African safari.

Main Destination: Lake Natron

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