Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short safari briefing, drive about 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park. It is one of Tanzania’s hidden gems and the sixth-largest national park in the country.
The park takes its name from the Tarangire River. It is famous for its ancient baobab trees, rolling savannahs and seasonal swamps. It also has one of the highest concentrations of elephants in East Africa. Because the river attracts wildlife all year round, Tarangire is one of the best places for game viewing, especially during the dry season.
When you arrive, begin a full-day game drive through different habitats, such as river valleys, acacia woodlands and open plains. Meanwhile, your experienced safari guide searches for animals and explains the park’s unique ecosystem. Your guide also talks about conservation efforts, birdlife and wildlife behaviour.
At lunchtime, enjoy a delicious picnic at one of the designated picnic sites. Then continue with your afternoon game drive. Finally, as the sun begins to set, leave the park and drive to Ngare Lodge, where you can relax, enjoy dinner and spend the night in comfortable surroundings.
Accommodation: Ngare Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner