5-day Wildlife Excursion In Tanzanian National Parks & Maasai Village
Description
During this 5-day thrilling safari, go for game drives at the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five. If you love elephants, visit Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic Baobab trees & large herds of elephants and end your visit with a cultural tour through the Maasai village.
Highlights
- Spot the "Big Five" in the beautiful crater of the collapsed volcano
- Meet the large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
- Interact with the Maasai community and dive into their culture
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha expand_more
- You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport by your tour guide and transferred to Arusha for an overnight stay. This depends on the arrival time it takes about two hours drive. On the way to Arusha, you might be lucky to spot both Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru, if the skies are clear on that day and other different spices of Fauna and Flora.
Arrive in Arusha where you will be briefed about the upcoming trip. Your hotel will be fully booked.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2: Arusha - Ngorongoro crater expand_more
Drive from Arusha to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road leads you over the Great Rift Valley, through the crater forest. This collapsed volcano is the main feature of the area and creates a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation.
Enjoy the beautiful colours of the landscapes and the diversity of animals. The crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa and is choked with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot all of the Big Five.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
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Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park expand_more
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park to enjoy a full-day game drive. Since this is one of the less-known parks in Tanzania, it still has an authentic safari atmosphere. The hilly landscape, with majestic Baobab trees against the blue sky, is breathtaking. Witness the worlds largest concentration of elephants. Sometimes herds of up to 300 elephants can be seen around the Tarangire River, drinking or enjoying a mud bath. Apart from elephants, Tarangire is a paradise for bird lovers.
In the area around these swamps, you can also see lions, leopards, cheetahs and even tree-climbing pythons.
Overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.
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Day 4: Tarangire National Park expand_more
- Today will be at leisure to relax or explore. Spend a few hours in the park before you leave to see the wonders of Tarangire.
Overnight at Monduli.
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Day 5: Maasai tour - Departure expand_more
Wake up early in the morning and after a delicious breakfast, make your way to the Maasai village. Here, you will learn a lot about Maasai, their social life, mutual relation with other societies around, dancing style and much more.
Drive back to Arusha for departure or otherwise according to your next plan.
What's Included
Pickup Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the lodge
Transfer from the Lodge to Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodations
Game drives through the National Parks
Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep with a pop-up roof and big windows, specially designed for high-end safari game drives
English speaking private guide during the whole safari
Park Fees for all national parks
Crater Fee
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (full board)
24/7 service from our local office in Tanzania
Reservation costs
Drinking water in our safari jeeps
What's Excluded
Flights
Optional activities
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Visa fees
Tips
Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
Travel insurance
Know before you go
Covid19 update: Tanzania follows procedures to ensure your safety. No quarantine or Covid19 test is required to enter Tanzania (unless required by the airline). Tanzania welcomes you again!
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 1647 Per Person |
This is a private tour |