This 3 days safari will offer you opportunities to see the big five animals (lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants and Rhinos) and visit a Masai village for a cultural immersion.
Tarangire national park was named after river Tarangire that flows through the park. The wildlife concentration is spectacular and the viewing can be done all year around. The park is popular for its huge baobab trees and large herds of Elephants.
Trip summary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO & Transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Arusha-Tarangire
Day 3: Maasai cultural tour - Kilimanjaro airport
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at JRO & Transfer to Arusha
Arrival in Tanzania Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Tanzania. Soon after clearing all the immigration procedures at the airport, transfer to the hotel in Arusha town, about 50Km in 45 minutes. Accommodation at the African Tulip on bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Arusha-Tarangire
Morning after breakfast in hotel, leave Arusha for full game driving in Tarangire national Park. TARANGIRE Park is well known for huge herds of elephants and baobab trees, The Park derives its name from a river Tarangire which flows across the park. You may have a chance to view all the big five land mammals such as huge elephants, lions, leopards, giraffe, zebra, rhino, huge herds and other mammals which are sheltered in the park. In the afternoon, drive back to the lodge/camp for hot lunch and set out for the late afternoon game drive in Park till the end of the day. In the evening, dinner and overnight at Tarangire Safari lodge. Full board
Day 3: Maasai cultural tour - Kilimanjaro airport
Morning after breakfast in lodge/camp, shot game driving followed by departure for nature walk watching wildlife or en-route game viewing toward Masai village one of the famous tribes in Tanzania, you will meet with another Masai guide to experience Tanzania cultural tour from Masai tribe. You will learn a lot from Masai tribes and take part in the local Masai dance.
In the afternoon leave Maasai village drive to Kilimanjaro airport via Arusha town stop for the lunch, arrive at the airport on time as indicated on the flight tickets.
Safari includes
• Pickup on arrival;
• Professional private English-speaking safari guide and Safari cook;
• Exclusive use of safari Jeep 4×4 (enclosed with pop-up roof for game viewing);
• Accommodation on arrival and during safari as detailed;
• All National Parks entrance fees for sightseeing, concession and camping fees;
• All meals during safari, that is breakfasts, packed lunches and dinner;
• Bottles of mineral water, tea & coffee, juice;
• Contributions and payments to local community projects.
Safari excludes
• International flights;
• Travel and personal accident insurance;
• Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines;
• Tips for airport transfer drivers, safari guide, hotel and camp staff; (optional 20$/ person per day).
• Expenses on personal bar bills for premium brand drinks, souvenirs, etc.
• Voluntary excursions/activities included in itinerary;
• Other Items of personal nature. E.g. (Laundry, beverage, telephone).
Inclusions:
- Required National Park entry & Conservation fees
- Accommodations as specified in the itinerary
- Meal plan as per itinerary + Lunch on the first day of safari
- One-way flight from Kogatende to Kilimanjaro Airport
- Service of an English-peaking driver guide while on Safari
- Wildlife viewing drives in a specially customized 4-wheel drive Land cruiser with pop-up roof for easy photography on exclusive basis
- Complimentary bottled drinking water provided in safari vehicle
- Flying Doctors air ambulance cover for the duration of your Tanzania safari
- Airport transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) in Tanzania
Exclusions:
- Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages (purchase directly from camps/lodges)
- Any domestic flights not mentioned above
- Any international flights and applicable departure taxes
- Tanzania tourist visas
- Yellow fever vaccination and other immunization costs
- Travel insurance for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, etc.
- Optional night game drive in Tarangire (US$125 per person)
- Optional bush walk in Tarangire (US$80 per person)
- Optional Maasai village tour near Lake Manyara (US$50 per person)
- Optional hot air balloon ride in the Serengeti (US$560 per person)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Excess luggage fees where applicable – book in advance (note 15kg per person)
- Laundry, phone calls, internet use and other items of a personal nature
- Tips for driver(s), guide(s), hotel/camp/lodge staff
- Any other items not mentioned above
Safari Lodges and Vehicles
