Optional Day 3

Night

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  A night drive in Tarangire National Park provides an opportunity to look for various nocturnal carnivores on the prowl in search of prey.

Optional Day 4

Morning

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  A walking safari in Tarangire National Park offers you a rare chance to explore the bush on foot, discovering animal tracks, hidden wildlife, and the small wonders often missed from a vehicle.

Optional Day 5

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  A visit to the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu offers a wonderful glimpse into Tanzania’s rich cultural diversity. As you stroll through the bustling market and meet local artisans and farmers, you’ll explore lush rice fields and learn how they are cultivated. The experience is topped off with a banana beer tasting — a unique local tradition that gives you a true flavour of village life. It’s an engaging and memorable cultural addition to your safari.

Afternoon

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  A mountain biking tour around Mto wa Mbu and along the scenic shores of Lake Manyara (outside the park) offers an active and refreshing way to explore the landscape. Cycling through villages, banana plantations, and open farmland gives you an authentic look at daily life, while the views toward the Rift Valley escarpment and the lake create a stunning backdrop. It’s an adventurous and immersive way to experience the area’s natural beauty and culture.

Optional Day 9

Early Morning

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  Join us for an unforgettable hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti. You'll take to the skies before dawn and watch spellbound as the Serengeti's savannah grasslands come to life. You'll also lose count of how many animals you see from up there.