2-Day Budget Lodge – Explore Tarangire & Ngorongoro

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park

Today, we set out early, picking you up from your hotel in Arusha and heading south to the stunning Tarangire National Park. We arrive at our picnic site by noon, allowing time for a pleasant lunch. In the afternoon, we embark on a game drive that will reveal all the wonders of Tarangire, often called the "elephant playground." It is common to see herds of up to 300 of these magnificent mammals in the park!

During the Dry season, Tarangire rivals other parks in terms of animal densities. In addition to the elephant herds, the park is home to buffalo, lions, wildebeests and zebras. The marshy shores of Lake Burunge attract these mammals and many beautiful bird species. Watch for giant kingfishers, hoopoes and the delightfully named white-bellied go-away bird. Tarangire is also noted for its magnificent baobab trees, rolling savannahs and acacia woodlands.

After an inspiring afternoon among the wildlife, we will return to the campsite for dinner and some well-deserved rest.

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

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Take a moment to appreciate Ngorongoro Crater, often deemed one of the world's wonders. Your early morning game drive will reveal why it holds such a title.

First, the crater features the largest volcanic caldera in the world, characterized by breathtaking landscapes of grasslands, forests and swamps. Second, the permanent water sources on the crater floor support a resident population of over 25,000 large mammals. Here, you can encounter many of the animals that attract you to go on safari—elephants, lions, leopards, hyenas, jackals, wallowing hippos, waterbucks and baboons. The rare black rhino also finds refuge in this area.

The Maasai people coexist with wildlife. They graze their cattle in this region, designated a separate conservation area in 1956 and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. This unique harmony between humans and wildlife makes Ngorongoro special in Tanzania, and your driver-guide will be happy to share insights about this remarkable coexistence.

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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.