African Platinumz Safaris

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$961 to $967 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • 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

You’ll begin your day with a morning departure from Arusha, heading to the stunning Tarangire National Park. Arriving before midday, you’ll enjoy exciting morning and afternoon game drives, with a scenic picnic lunch in between. Famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire also offers rich biodiversity and a variety of birdlife.

Highlights of Tarangire National Park:
- Home to giant elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
- Over 550 bird species, both migratory and resident
- Rich in wildlife diversity
- The life-giving Tarangire River

After an adventurous day, you’ll exit the park in the early evening and proceed to your lodge for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.

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:
Sumawe Suites
  • Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drives Later Drive back to Lodge located in Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drives Later Drive back to Lodge located in Karatu

After breakfast, you'll depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive. You'll descend into the crater floor and explore one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife sanctuaries, renowned for its high concentration of animals and breathtaking scenery.

The Ngorongoro Crater offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the endangered black rhino. You may also encounter zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and a variety of bird species thriving within this unique ecosystem.

You'll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater while surrounded by spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife. After completing your game drive, you will ascend from the crater and drive back to your lodge in Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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:
Sumawe Suites
  • Budget guest house located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience Later drive back to Arusha

Lake Eyasi for Cultural Experience Later drive back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you depart for Lake Eyasi, a remote cultural destination south of the Ngorongoro Highlands, offering a rare opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyles of Tanzania’s indigenous communities.

On arrival, you'll visit the Hadzabe people, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa. Guided by local experts, you will learn about their daily life, hunting techniques, survival skills, and deep connection with nature.

You'll continue to the Datoga community, well known for its traditional blacksmithing skills. Here, you will observe metalworking techniques and gain insight into their culture, customs, and way of life.

The experience also includes time to explore the Lake Eyasi surroundings, visit nearby villages, and interact with residents for a deeper cultural understanding of rural Tanzania.

After this enriching experience, you will depart for Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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 African Platinumz Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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