Tanzania Rift Lakes & Soda Waters: Natron, Manyara & Tanganyika
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Itinerary Day-by-Day
Arusha to Lake Manyara
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Morning game drive looking for tree-climbing lions and large baboon troops along the groundwater forest.
Drive to Lake Natron
Travel north to the hot, barren shores of Lake Natron. Take a sunset walk to view the red soda water crust and nesting flamingos.
Ngare Sero Gorge Hike
Hike up the volcanic gorges of Engare Sero to swim in natural river pools and waterfalls. Enjoy views of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano.
Drive to Serengeti National Park
Cross the rift cliffs into the Central Serengeti. Spend the afternoon tracking lions and cheetahs in the grass plains.
Serengeti Plains Exploration
Enjoy full-day game drives in the Serengeti ecosystem. Spot leopards, hyenas, buffaloes, and migration herds.
Fly to Lake Tanganyika
Board a domestic flight to Kigoma on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Check in at a lakeside lodge.
Tanganyika Snorkeling & Kayaking
Snorkel in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika to spot colorful cichlid fish. Kayak along the sandy beaches of Kigoma.
Return Flight to Arusha
Final morning by the lake, then board a return flight to Arusha for departure.
What's Included
- 7 nights luxury lodge & tented camp stays
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Kigoma
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser and driver-guide
- Lake Tanganyika snorkeling excursion & Natron gorge tour
What's Excluded
- Tips and personal expenses
- International travel insurance
- Premium drinks and spa services