When you think about planning your trip, you might think about your time, budget, and the quality of relaxation you are seeking. Sometimes you might wonder whether you have enough time on safari to explore Tanzania and see all the wildlife. We are aware of that and will help you to make the most of your time We will offer you an amazing short safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater.
You will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, and then proceed to the Immigration desk for a VISA Stamp. Before leaving the desk, make sure your passport is correctly stamped. As you leave the Immigration area, you will be welcomed by your safari guide who will have a sign board with one/both of your names on it. You will then leave the airport and head to Haradali home for dinner and your overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will begin your journey by visiting some of Tanzania’s beautiful and famous national parks. Your first park will be the Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tara River within the park. The Tara River sustains the animals and plants. Tarangire National Park is very popular and it has many elephants as well as other animals like lions, wildebeests, buffalos, zebras, leopards etc. This park has an area of about 2,850 km² and very large baobab trees that have been there for many years.
By 08:00hrs, your driver will be waiting for you with a acked lunch. You will head directly to Tarangire National Park for an all day game drive. During lunch time, you will have a picnic lunch inside the park and enjoy the packed lunch we have prepared for you. In the evening, you will head to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Known as the 8th wonder of the world, Ngorongoro Crater is also known for its exquisite beauty. The animals are often active in the early morning; thus, an early morning drive is highly recommended. Depending on what you and your safari guide decide; you could have breakfast at the camp and carry a packed lunch. On the other hand, you can also carry a packed breakfast and lunch. On this day, you will descend into the crater which is filled with both vegetation, forestry and animals. The crater was formed by volcanic activities in the past that caused the creation of a caldera. The caldera got deeper and bigger and has a depth of about 610 meters.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of about 260 square kilometers. You will get to explore Africa’s ‘Garden of Eden’ in the comfort of your safari vehicle and spot the Big Five – the elephant, the buffalo, the leopard, the black mane lion and the rare black rhino. You will also be able to see hyenas, jackals, flamingos and the yawning hippos. Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch in the heart of this ancient volcanic crater close to the hippo pool!
In the evening, you will drive back to the Marera Valley lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
After a memorable stay in the Northern circuit, it is finally time to return home and reminisce on the beautiful experience you’ve had. On this day, you will have breakfast whenever you choose and start driving back to Arusha. You will then head to the airport for your departure flight. We can also organize your trip to Zanzibar, if that is something you would like us to do.