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Arrival
Day 1
Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport - Transfer to Tarangire – The Adventure Begins
Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport - Transfer to Tarangire – The Adventure Begins
Your journey begins with a hotel pick-up in Zanzibar (exact timing depends on your location). By 9:00am, our driver will escort you to the airport for your 11:30am flight to Arusha, arriving at 12:45pm, where our welcoming team will greet you with a warm smile.
Following a brief orientation about your safari, you will enjoy lunch in the vibrant heart of Arusha city. Then, set off on a scenic one-and-a-half-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. As you travel, your guide will share stories and insights into the landscapes, wildlife and traditions of the local Maasai communities.
In the late afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge, tucked away in a wildlife-rich area near the park. It is not uncommon to see elephants or other animals wandering nearby, adding to the excitement of your experience. As the sun sets over the savanna, settle in and enjoy a delicious dinner, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature – your first night deep in the African bush.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Serian Tarangire Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at 7:00am, you will depart for Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, your guide will assist with park entry formalities before you set out on an exciting game drive. Tarangire is known for its impressive elephant population, ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts a wide range of wildlife during the Dry season.
Keep your eyes open for lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, buffalo, gazelle and a rich variety of birdlife. Lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site or within the park, depending on the day's schedule.
In the afternoon, continue your game drive as the sun casts golden light across the landscape. Later, you will head to your lodge near the Ngorongoro gate, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Manyara. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mawe Mawe Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater - Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater - Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Today, you will wake early for breakfast and depart at 6:30am for the Ngorongoro Crater – an early start gives you the best chance to see active wildlife and enjoy the morning light across the crater rim. With a bit of luck, you might even catch the sun rising over the vast landscape!
Spend the day on a game drive exploring the crater floor, where sightings of black rhino, lion, elephant, hyena, flamingo and more are common. This natural amphitheatre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers an unmatched safari experience. The descent into the crater feels like entering a hidden world – raw, wild and unforgettable.
After a picnic lunch, your safari concludes in the afternoon. You will then head to Arusha Airport for your 4:30pm flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to your hotel. As you leave the crater behind, you will carry lasting memories of one of Africa's most iconic landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
