5 Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
The Overview
Why it stands out
Journey Highlights
- Encounter massive elephant herds among ancient baobabs in Tarangire
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five viewing
- Spend two full days exploring Tarangire’s diverse ecosystems
- Stay at handpicked lodges with exceptional service and views
- Expert guiding with deep local knowledge of wildlife and habitats
- Seamless transfers and logistics throughout your journey
The Route
Day by Day
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Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha
Road • 00:45h
A quiet road winds through coffee estates toward your Arusha retreat.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, or board an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. You are welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel for the night, where a briefing and welcome dinner set the stage for the days ahead.
Where you'll stay
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Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Road • 02:30h
The road to Tarangire unfurls through baobab dotted plains, hinting at the wildness ahead.
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive. Tarangire is home to some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, and its landscape of ancient baobabs and seasonal swamps creates a dramatic backdrop for game viewing. Settle in for the night at your camp or lodge within the park.
Where you'll stay
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Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Road • 02:00h
As the savannah light softens, you drive toward the highlands, leaving the baobabs behind.
A second full day exploring Tarangire's rich ecosystems river banks, open savannah, and thick woodland. Lion, leopard, buffalo, and a wealth of birdlife await. In the late afternoon, depart for your lodge in Karatu, the gateway to the Ngorongoro highlands.
Where you'll stay
Rise early for the descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. One of Africa's most iconic wildlife arenas, the crater floor is home to an astonishing concentration of resident animals, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a full day on the crater floor, breaking for a picnic lunch beside the soda lake, before returning to the rim as the sun sets over the caldera.
Where you'll stay
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Ngorongoro Crater Rim → Arusha Airport
Road • 03:00h
The highland road descends through misty valleys, carrying you toward your next horizon.
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Arusha Airport → Zanzibar
Flight • 01:00h
A short flight carries you over the Rift Valley to the spice island.
After a final highland breakfast, depart for Arusha. Connect with your onward flight to Zanzibar or your international departure at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Five days well spent in the company of Africa's finest wildlife.
Investment
Included
- All park and conservation fees
- Game drives in a custom safari vehicle
- Services of an English speaking professional guide
- Full board accommodation as specified
- All meals and bottled water during safari
- Airport transfers in Arusha
- Emergency evacuation cover
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, and souvenirs
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Visa fees
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