Your safari really begins as we start early morning from your lodge/camp, our pleasant drive westwards to Lake Manyara National Park. You will explore the stunning landscape of the park, looking for wildlife on the plains, in the acacia woodlands and by the shores of the shallow alkaline lake. Lake Manyara is rightly famous for its tree-climbing lions, but they’re far from the only highlight: by the end of an exhilarating afternoon, you could easily have spotted elephant, hippo, wildebeest, buffalo and giraffe, plus many other species. Pink-hued flamingos, one of 400 bird species recorded here, provide a splash of colour. You will enjoy your local lunch followed by introduction to northern Tanzanian culture by taking a visit to fascinating Mto wa Mbu village. Incredibly, this ‘village’ is actually home to over eighteen thousand inhabitants, drawn from 120 different tribes. Today is a superb opportunity to find out about their everyday lives, visiting their farms, huts, artisan shops and the local market, with good taking care of your safaris expert and sharing detailed knowledge of tribal culture.  After all activities we will drive to your hotel in Moshi for some relaxation and a delicious dinner.