Overview & Summary
Journey through Tanzania's most extraordinary landscapes on this 4-day safari, where world-class wildlife encounters blend with profound cultural immersion. Witness Tarangire's legendary elephant herds gathering beneath ancient baobab trees, their massive forms silhouetted against the golden savannah. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, where over 25,000 animals including the endangered black rhino roam freely. Travel to the remote shores of Lake Eyasi for intimate meetings with the Datoga people, skilled blacksmiths whose metalworking traditions span centuries. Your BMC TOURS & SAFARI guide ensures seamless travel through these breathtaking realms, creating moments that linger long after the journey ends.
Full Itinerary
Tarangire River Elephant Herds, Ancient Baobabs & Karatu Lodge Stay
Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your BMC guide at the airport or your Arusha hotel. Drive to Tarangire National Park where giant ancient baobab trees stand sentinel over sweeping savannahs.
Embark on an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River watching herds of up to 300 elephants gather while lions rest under shade. Enjoy a riverfront picnic lunch before transferring to your comfortable lodge near Karatu.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Ngorongoro 600m Crater Floor Descent, Black Rhino Search & Ngoitokitok Springs Lunch
After early breakfast, ascend to the Ngorongoro Crater rim before descending 600 meters onto the crater floor. Track lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and endangered black rhinos.
Explore Lake Magadi's pink flamingos and enjoy a picnic lunch at Ngoitokitok Springs watching hippos surface just meters away. Ascend the crater wall in the late afternoon and return to Karatu for dinner.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley LodgeDatoga Blacksmith Metalworking, Ol Doinyo Lengai Views & Eyasi Shoreline Stay
After a relaxed breakfast, journey to the remote shores of Lake Eyasi in the Great Rift Valley to meet the Datoga pastoralist community. Watch skilled blacksmiths transform recycled metals into traditional jewelry and arrowheads using ancient forge techniques.
Explore the lakeshore where flamingos wade in shallow waters with distant views of active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch before checking into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Dinner and overnight at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Rift Valley Scenic Drive, Craft Market Visit & Arusha Drop-off
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before beginning your scenic journey back to Arusha along Great Rift Valley viewpoints, stopping at local markets to browse handmade crafts.
Arrive in Arusha in the early afternoon for flexible drop-off at your hotel or airport, completing your Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi safari.
END OF OUR SERVICESInclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Professional English-speaking BMC TOURS & SAFARI guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Airport and hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
- All park entry fees for Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro Crater descent fee and crater service fee
- Lake Eyasi cultural visit with Datoga blacksmiths
- Game drives as described in the itinerary
- 3 nights' accommodation (2 nights Marera Valley Lodge, 1 night Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge)
- Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners (including picnic lunches)
- Bottled drinking water throughout your safari
- All government taxes and levies
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
- Accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional Activities
