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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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK)

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK)

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a representative from Safari Africa United will meet you and drive you to your luxury hotel in Arusha, where you will stay overnight in anticipation of your upcoming adventures. If you arrive early, you may choose to take a city tour of Arusha.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Mount Meru Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 149km/926mi)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approximately 149km/926mi)

In the early morning, following breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, you will be picked up by your private driver-guide and taken directly to Tarangire National Park, which is approximately a 2-hour drive. Tarangire National Park is one of the largest parks in Tanzania, covering an area of 2,600km²/1,003mi². It is renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic giant baobab trees. You can expect to see herds of elephants that can number over 300, sizable groups of buffalo, and healthy populations of lions and leopards. During the dry season, Tarangire boasts the highest concentration of mammals in the country. Additionally, you may encounter wild dogs, rare antelope species such as the gerenuk, along with more than 550 species of birds to spot throughout the year.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy picnic lunch boxes within the park. After lunch and more game viewing, you will drive directly to your luxury accommodation in Karatu for relaxation, dinner and an 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:
Kitela Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will drive directly to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will stop at the viewpoint overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater before descending into the crater itself. The crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, covering an impressive area of about 265km²/102mi². Its walls reach up to 600m/2,000ft, home to approximately 30,000 mammals.

The crater offers breathtaking scenery and is the best location in East Africa to see the Big Five—elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard. Any safari in northern Tanzania should ideally include visiting the Ngorongoro Crater.

In addition to its wildlife, the Ngorongoro Crater is a fantastic spot for birdwatching, with over 500 species recorded. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before you continue your game drive until late afternoon. Afterward, you will ascend the crater and drive straight to Arusha, where your adventure with us will end.

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)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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 Safari Africa United, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Safari Africa United.