Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by Rustic Safari's professional driver guide or representative and take you straight to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation, have dinner and overnight. Your adventure will start on the following day.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will drive straight to Tarangire National Park which takes approximately 2.5 hours. Tarangire is characterized by a mix of grassy plains, acacia woodlands, and the signature baobab trees dotting the landscape. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant population, and visitors can witness herds of these majestic creatures roaming freely. Other common sightings include giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, and various antelope species.
Tarangire National Park is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting over 500 bird species.
You will have packed lunch boxes with you and will be served at a picnic site. After lunch, you will continue with your game-drive until later in the evening where you will drive to your hotel in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Manyara's Secret
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast at your lodge, you will drive straight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) and descend down the crater which reaches a depth of over 600 meters (1,970 feet).
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in northern Tanzania. Often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest unbroken, unflooded volcanic caldera. This geological marvel was formed around three million years ago when a massive volcano, possibly even taller than Mount Kilimanjaro, erupted and collapsed on itself. It's often described as a "natural zoo" due to the high concentration of animals within its confines. The crater is home to the "Big Five" – lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinoceros.
After having lunch, you will do a final game drive and head straight to Arusha. If you would like to stay in Arusha, we can organise this for you either home stay or a hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks: