5-day Wildlife Excursion in Tanzanian National Parks & Maasai Village
Highlights
Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
safari, Tribal, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
English
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.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
- 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
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
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
- 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
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
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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