Perfect 3 Day Tarangire national park Wildlife safari
3 Day Tarangire national park Wildlife safari is a brief wildlife expedition in Tanzania, offering a visit to one of the country’s premier wildlife attractions located in the northern safari circuit. Tarangire National Park is a notable safari destination in Tanzania and the sixth largest national park in the country, encompassing an area of 2,850 square kilometers. The park hosts a significant concentration of wildlife, including some of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. It possesses the most breathtaking scenery in Tanzania.
Highlights of 3 Day Tarangire national park Wildlife safari
Game drives and game viewing constitute the primary attraction in Tarangire National Park. This activity is conducted in the comfort of a 4×4 vehicle, allowing participants to observe a variety of wildlife, including substantial herds of elephants, lions, leopards, and elands, among others.
A cultural encounter involving a visit to the local Maasai community will provide you with valuable insights into the lives and daily routines of these unique people throughout your safari.
- Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: full day in Tarangire National Park
- Day 3: Cultural Tour and Departure
Detailed itinerary of Tarangire national park wildlife safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Tarangire national park
Following breakfast at your accommodation in Arusha, a representative (safari driver-guide) from All Tanzania Safaris will collect you. He will provide a quick overview of the safari before transferring to Tarangire National Park, which is around a 3-4 hour journey from Arusha. Check in at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to explore Tarangire National Park and observe its resident wildlife. You will appreciate the stunning landscapes formed by the colossal Baobab trees and observe various creatures, including leopards, lions, zebras, antelopes, elands, and gazelles. The wildlife drive will continue until twilight, after which you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
- Meal itinerary: Lunch and dinner
- Options for lodging
- Financial Plan: Tarangire Roika Lodge
- Mid-range: Baobab Tented Lodge
- Opulence: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
Day 2: Entire day in Tarangire National Park
Following breakfast, you will proceed to the park for a comprehensive game drive, providing an opportunity to thoroughly explore Tarangire National Park and relish a picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic areas within the park.
During the morning and afternoon game drives, observe many species like lions, leopards, large herds of elephants, elands, hartebeests, gazelles, impalas, zebras, and kudus, among others. Various exquisite avian species can be observed, including hornbills, guinea fowl, steppe eagles, brown parrots, the colossal lappet-faced vulture, and the white-bellied go-away bird, among others. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.
- Meal itinerary: Lunch and dinner
- Options for lodging
- Budget Plan: Tarangire Roika Lodge
- Midrange: Baobab Tented Lodge
- Opulence: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
Day 3: Cultural Excursion and Departure
Following an early breakfast at the lodge, you will proceed to Maasai homesteads located along the park’s periphery. During your visit, you will engage in traditional dances and local activities, including cattle grazing, milking, and bead-making, providing you with insight into the daily lives of the local populace. Subsequently, you will return to Arusha, where you will be deposited either at the hotel or the airport for your trip home.
Conclusion of 3 Day Tarangire national park Wildlife safari
INCLUSIONS
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks