Day 1
Tarangire
Start
Arusha
End
Tarangire
Begin your journey with a morning departure from Arusha around 7:00 a.m., heading to Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive. Known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers a unique landscape teeming with wildlife. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive, where you'll encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. The park's river serves as a vital water source, attracting diverse animals, especially during the dry season. Around noon, enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park, surrounded by nature. Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the park and observing its rich birdlife. By late afternoon, proceed to your chosen accommodation near the park for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Start
Tarangire
End
Arusha
After an early breakfast at 6:00 a.m., depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, a drive of about 2.5 hours. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its dense wildlife population within the caldera. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day game drive, where you have the chance to spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the elusive black rhino. The crater's diverse ecosystems, including forests, swamps, and lakes, support a variety of species. Around midday, take a break for a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool, observing hippos lounging in the water. In the afternoon, continue exploring the crater floor, visiting Lake Magadi to see flamingos and other waterfowl. Ascend the crater walls in the late afternoon and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving by early evening.