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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

Town to arusha national park

Town to arusha national park

Enjoy a full-day adventure to Arusha National Park, Your trip begins with a morning drive from your hotel to the park entrance. Upon arrival, you’ll start with a walking safari accompanied by an armed ranger. This experience lets you get up close to wildlife like zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, and warthogs, while exploring the rich flora and scenic landscapes on foot.

Next, continue with a game drive through the forested areas where you might spot blue monkeys, baboons, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys.

Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic spots, taking in views of the lakes or Mount Meru’s slopes. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive before heading back to Arusha in the late afternoon, ending your day with memorable views and diverse wildlife encounters.

Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)
High Season July to March (The park can get busy)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
ElephantOccasional
WildebeestOccasional
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HyenaRare
LionNone
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to tarangire national park

Arusha to tarangire national park

Escape the city and dive into the wild with a full-day safari to Tarangire National Park, just about 2 hours from Arusha. Famous for its vast landscapes, giant baobab trees

Your day begins early with a drive from Arusha through scenic Maasai villages and rolling plains. Upon entering the park, your game drive starts across open savannahs dotted with acacia and baobab trees. The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, is a magnet for wildlife, especially in the dry season.

Expect to see elephants, zebras, giraffes, warthogs, and possibly predators like lions and leopards.

Around midday, you’ll stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, often near the river or overlooking the plains.

After lunch, continue your game drive through different zones of the park, discovering more of Tarangire’s unique beauty and wildlife. In the late afternoon, begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening with amazing memories of a truly wild Tanzanian adventure.

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:
Budget camping
  • Just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Tarangire to ngorongoro crater

Tarangire to ngorongoro crater

Experience one of the most spectacular safari destinations on earth with a full-day trip to the Ngorongoro Crater, Your day begins with an early morning departure from Karatu, passing through beautiful highland scenery and Maasai villages. Upon reaching the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll descend over 600 meters into the crater for an unforgettable game drive.

The crater floor is home to over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.

At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, where you can relax and take in the tranquil surroundings.

In the afternoon, continue your game drive as you explore more of this natural wonder. The high concentration of animals and the stunning crater walls surrounding you make for a truly magical experience. Later, ascend the crater and begin your return drive to Arusha or Karatu, arriving by early evening with memories of a day spent in one of Africa's greatest wildlife sanctuaries.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
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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