On Day 2 of your safari adventure, you will drive to Arusha National Park, home to a variety of wildlife and natural attractions. The park is located at the base of Mt. Meru, which is one of its main attractions. Other attractions in the park include the Meru crater, Ngurdoto crater, and Momella lakes.

As you enter the park, you will have the chance to spot various animals such as buffalos, giraffes, black and white colobus monkeys, and small predators. If you’re lucky and the weather is clear, you may even catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

In the morning, you will embark on a walking safari with an armed park ranger. This is an opportunity to take a close-up look at the animals and their habitat, and see zebras, buffalos, waterbucks, bush-backs, warthogs, baboons, and different bird species. The walk will take you across the Jekukumia River to visit the waterfall, and the guide will tell you about the animals, trees, and animal food you see.

In the afternoon, you will go on a game drive by the Momella lakes, which between May and October turns pink due to thousands of flamingos

On Day 4 of your safari adventure, you will go out of the park on a drive to the village of Mto wa Mbu for a cultural tour that involves moving around this farming community. You will tour through farms, schools, churches, markets, and interact with the 18,000 locals who come from diverse cultures from 120 tribes.

The village of Mto wa Mbu is known for its skilled Makonde carpenters who carve wooden intricate household items, masks, and figurines. You will visit the wood workshops and see the carpenters at work. You will also enter the local markets and put your haggling skills to use, especially when buying vegetables, fruits, meat, and spices in their stalls.

After the village walk, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest parks in Tanzania but it has the only evergreen forest in the country. The inhabitants of the forest include baboons and by the lake here are water birds like flamingos and pelicans. Migratory birds can be viewed here like the grey-headed kingfisher. It is also home to tree-climbing lions, which is a unique and rare sight to see.

This day’s tour will offer you an opportunity to explore the local culture and interact with the locals, as well as discover the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park and its inhabitants. It will be an experience you will never forget.

Wildlife Wonders: A Whole Day of Game Drives in Serengeti National Park – Day 6″

On Day 6, you will set off for a whole day out in the Serengeti with close up opportunities during the drives in the wild. The best time to do this is early in the morning when most predators have just woken up and are out hunting.

During the morning game drive, you will visit the Seronera valley which is known for its abundance of lions and mongoose. The Seronera valley is also home to other wildlife such as cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards. This is a great opportunity to see these majestic animals up close in their natural habitat.

Lunch will be a pre-packed picnic, allowing you to continue your game drive without interruption. After lunch, you will continue your game drive in the afternoon, taking in the beautiful scenery and searching for more wildlife.

This whole day game drive in the Serengeti National Park will be an unforgettable experience, providing you with the opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife and explore the park’s diverse ecosystem.

Please note that the itinerary and the timing of the game drive may vary depending on the park’s rules and regulations, and also on the weather conditions.

Day 8 marks the end of your adventure on the trails. After 3 hours of hiking down to the Mweka gate, you will have one last meal with the expedition team and fellow hikers before returning to Arusha.

Upon your return, you will be able to take a hot bath and finally return to a warm bed in your lodge. The journey through the trails and all the experiences will be in your memory forever.

You will have the opportunity to reflect on the past days, the beautiful landscapes you’ve seen and the people you’ve met. This experience will be one that you’ll remember fondly for years to come.

It’s time to say goodbye to your fellow hikers and the expedition team, but the memories will stay with you forever. This journey may have come to an end, but the memories will last a lifetime.