Day 01
Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari
- After breakfast, you'll depart from Arusha and begin the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you'll take in the changing landscape as wide open plains and quaint Masai villages replace Arusha's urban jungle. Checking in at the park offers a good chance to see mischievous monkeys darting about in the shade, and you can also pose with a gigantic Baobab at the park's entrance.
- Once inside the park, you'll see the eponymous Tarangire River lined with acacia and Baobab trees, where game amble to and fro throughout the day. During the dry season, thousands of animals from the Masai steppe migrate to the Tarangire region in search of water, so you can see dozens of different species in a short amount of time.
- Endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu, Fringe-Eared Oryx, and the Ashy Starling are exclusive to the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic areas and take in an unparalleled view of the Tarangire River. Keep an eye on your food, though, as the local monkey population will be only too happy to make off with a tasty treat if given the opportunity.
- You'll return to Arusha late in the afternoon.
