Explore the United Republic of Tanzania in your comfort and at your pace during your self-guided road trip in the country’s tourist destinations. Positioned in the eastern sub-region of the African continent, Tanzania is among the countries on the continent that provide a unique experience that is beyond the traveller’s expectations. The country is within the African Great Lakes region bordered by Uganda to the north, Kenya to the northeast, Comoro Islands and Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique and Malawi to the south, Zambia to the southwest and Rwanda, Burundi and Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
With an area of approximately 947,303 square kilometers, Tanzania encompasses various amazing tourist attractions including the highest mountain on the African continent – Mount Kilimanjaro in the northeastern region and the oldest inhabited areas in the world including Olduvai Gorge where the oldest fossils that range between 4 and 2 million years ago were found. The country is known for its rich cultural in different ethnic groups of over 120 in number. Each ethnic group in the country has its own language though have Swahili as the national language.
Tanzania is known as one of the best countries for tourism purposes worldwide comprising of 17 national parks, 40 reserves and several marine parks. Among the national parks include Serengeti national park which is famous for the annual Great migration which involves the flock of over million wildebeests, thousands of zebras, gazelles and elands. These animals can be easily seen when crossing Mara River to Masai Mara national park of Kenya. Other parks include Kilimanjaro national park, Mahale mountains national park, Tarangire national park, Lake Manyara national park and many others. For one to enjoy these destinations during the self-guided road trip, different tour packages are designed to help in proper planning. Among the tour packages include;
4 days self-drive safari in Tanzania
Tour review
The 4 days self-drive road trip in Tanzania is a great opportunity to a traveler to visit the three of the main national parks in the country. Among the destinations to visit include Ngorongoro conservation area which is famous for the black rhinos, Cape buffaloes, hippos, blue wildebeests, waterbucks, African leopards, topis and many others. From the conservation area, you will proceed to Tarangire national park which is one of the largest national parks in the country. This park is famous for African elephants, waterbucks, wildebeests, giraffes and others. Also, you will have a transfer to Lake Manyara national park which is famous for the tree climbing lions in the baobab trees.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire national park
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park
Day 3: Transfer to Ngorongoro crater
Day 4: Cultural tour and transfer to back to Arusha
Detailed 4 days self-drive road trip
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire national park
In the morning, you will be welcomed by the company representative who will brief you about the safari and all the terms and conditions of the vehicle. From there, transfer to Tarangire national park where you will arrive in the afternoon. Tarangire national park is known for diverse landscape with more than 9 vegetation zones which are covered by the ancient Baobab trees. The park was named after River Tarangire that attracts abundance wildlife species including elephants, leopards, lions, buffalos, antelopes, zebras and many others. On your arrival at the lodge, have delicious lunch and go for your game viewing experience in the tracks where you will spot various wildlife species. After, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Accommodation
Chem Chem lodge, Kuro Tarangire lodge, Kirurumu Tarangire lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Wake up for your early morning breakfast at the camp/lodge as you plan to transfer to Lake Manyara national park. Lake Manyara national park is preeminent for its unique beauty with acacia forest of the giant fig and mahogany trees. These trees house a wide range of primates including the baboons and the blue monkeys. Also, Lake Manyara national park is famous for the tree climbing lions and the flamingos along the lake shores. Other wildlife in the park includes the giraffes, elephants, impalas, and many others. All these species and many others will be spotted during the game viewing exercise in a game drive as you will be driving through the park tracks and plains. From the game drive, return to the lodge or camp for your dinner and overnight
Accommodation
Lake Manyara tree hotel, Kirurumu tented lodge, Olmasera tented camp
Day 3: Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up early to catch the beautiful sunrise in the wild as you prepare for a transfer to Ngorongoro crater. Ngorongoro crater is made up of walls which are about 2,000ft high. It is a home to several animal species as well as bird species which can be seen around the water sources in the area. Among the animals inhabited include the rare black rhinos, elephants, hippos, and many others. During the game drive in the crater, you have a picnic lunch at Hippo Lake and later in the evening, drive back to the lodge or camp for dinner and overnight
Accommodation
Neptune Ngorongoro lodge, Ngorongoro wildlife lodge and Plantation lodge
Day 4: Have a cultural tour at Oldonyo Sambu Maasai Village
In the early morning, enjoy your breakfast and prepare for a village visit by the lead of the Masai Chief. The chief will take you around the village as you see how these cultural people live, how they cook, study, dance and others. You will also be entertained by the village women through dances and songs as you capture photos and record videos for remembrance. From the village walk, transfer to Arusha town for your flight back home or overnight in any hotel of your choice.
Tour inclusions
- Professional tour guide ( optional)
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- All activities in the travel plan
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water
- Airport transfer