5 days Safaris
- Places to visit: Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park
Overview
This program will reveal to you the most beautiful wildlife destinations of Tanzania. The extraordinary Ngorongoro crater, the ancient collapsed volcano which ended up forming as a Caldera, with more than 30,000 animals who have found refuge there. The Ngorongoro crater has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Tarangire National Park It is famous for its large numbers of game who gather around the river particularly around the dry season because it is the only source of water. The park has the world’s largest elephant herds of 200 and higher. Also famous for its baobabs trees that can live for hundreds of years.
Itinerary
Pick up Kilimanjaro Airport transfer to Arusha, dinner and overnight at Planet Lodge Arusha.
Planet Lodge
Experience an unmatched stay at our premier lodge in Arusha, Tanzania. Catering to tourists and travellers, we offer an unforgettable encounter with East Africa’s allure. Our lodge is your gateway to explore diverse landscapes, from the enchanting Meru and Kilimanjaro mountains to abundant wildlife in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage
An early morning departure for a great discovery of animal paradise, discover the Ngorongoro crater. Declared a World Heritage site in 1979 by UNESCO, it is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. This collapsed volcano is about 20 km in diameter, with impressive walls which are 400 to 610 metres high and 1,600 metres above sea level, the bottom of the crater is predominantly open grassland, making it easy to observe wildlife. The landscape is made up of the Lerai forest, a sawmill forest of trees whose particularity is yellow acacias, lake Magadi where you can witness thousands of pink flamingos preening and reflecting in the still waters
and two swamps, Mandusi and Gorigor. Unlike national parks where all human activity is prohibited. Here at the conservation the Maasai and the animals co-exist together. When you arrive on the edge of the crater ridge, you discover a breathtaking view of this animal paradise descending into the crater.
After experiencing one of the World’s natural wonders the ascent to the rim begins, which marks the end of the amazing experience.
Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
We strive to offer guests a unique experience – cozy, homelike comforts at an affordable cost. Nestled on Karatu town’s outskirts, we’ve crafted a tranquil haven for safari adventurers to escape the dust of the roads. Indulge in local delights, relax in our lush garden, and relish authentic Tanzanian hospitality. Our enthusiasm to satisfy and unmatched friendliness set us apart.
Departing from Karatu in the morning to reach the beautiful park of Tarangire, located about 1 hour away. Tarangire, which translates to “river of warthogs” is the 6th largest park in Tanzania. It is famous for its large numbers of game who gather around the river particularly around the dry season because it is the only source of water. Apart from large numbers of game, the park is widely known as a haven for birdwatchers because of the vast bird species that can be spotted. The 2,600sq. Km sized park has the second highest animals’ concentration right after Serengeti National Park. It has the world’s largest elephant herds of 200 and higher. Also famous for its baobabs trees that can live for hundreds of years (Baobab trees are soft and spongy and waterlogged). The rarer species such as the oryx, the lesser kudu and the kori bustard, the largest of the flying birds can be spotted too.
All this day of safari-photos with a backdrop of the African savannah landscape.
Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
After breakfast, 3 hours’ drive back to Arusha and drop off at the airport which marks the end of the safari.
For those continuing to Zanzibar, will be dropped off at Arusha airport for their onward trip.
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
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