Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1: Zanzibar – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

• Driving distance: 200 km
• Driving time: 4-4.5 hrs
• Activities: Game Drive; Masai Tribe Excursion (optionally)

Welcome to Tanzania! Your journey to the heart of Africa begins with an early (around 5:00 AM) pickup at your hotel’s reception by our driver. Then you will head to the airport for a morning flight to Arusha, where our safari driver guide will be eagerly waiting to take you on an exciting trip to Tarangire National Park.

In this true “land of the giants,” you will be amazed by the large herds of elephants and towering baobabs that dominate the park’s landscape. Keep your eyes peeled for various antelopes, giraffes, baboons, lions, warthogs, exotic birds, and other incredible wildlife as you embark on an unforgettable game drive through the park. Your lunch will be served at a picturesque picnic site with the Tarangire River view.

Optional Masai Tribe Exursion 

After leaving the park in the late afternoon, your adventure continues with a visit to a traditional Masai village. Immerse yourself in their unique culture and customs, as you witness the daily life of these authentic African people. Explore the traditional Masai houses, admire their clothing and jewelry, and even participate in their dances and songs.

End your day in style, surrounded by the lush green hills of Tanzania, at our authentic countryside eco-lodge. It is nested next to an organic coffee plantation, just a stone’s throw away from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, your destination for tomorrow.

• Overnight: Hhando Coffee Lodge
• Meal plan: lunch, dinner