Tanzania Creative Expeditions

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  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins after breakfast in Arusha. Depart around 8:00 AM for Tarangire National Park, a drive of approximately 2.5 hours through picturesque Maasai plains dotted with acacia trees and traditional villages.

Upon arrival, enter the park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 550 species of birds. The Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, attracts animals year-round, offering excellent photographic opportunities.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue your exploration in the afternoon. Later, drive to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay near Tarangire.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of Africa. Descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor.

This area, often called the “Garden of Eden,” is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife: elephants, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s permanent water sources also attract large numbers of flamingos and other birds.

Enjoy your picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool, then ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Arusha to Olpopongi Maasai Village to Airport

Arusha to Olpopongi Maasai Village to Airport

After breakfast, embark on a cultural journey to Olpopongi Maasai Village, located about 1.5–2 hours west of Arusha. This authentic Maasai experience offers a fascinating insight into the traditional life of the Maasai people their customs, houses (bomas), dances, and jewelry.

You’ll be warmly welcomed by Maasai elders, enjoy a guided village tour, visit the small museum, and share stories around a traditional Maasai lunch.

Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha or proceed directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:
Olpopongi Maasai Cultural Village (Cultural Village)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Tanzania Creative Expeditions, not SafariBookings.
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