*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers
You'll begin and end in Zanzibar! This luxury safari takes you to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater, offering the chance to see the Big Five (leopards, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants) while staying in top lodges. The round-trip flight from Zanzibar to Arusha is included, along with an expert guide, meals, a private 4x4 safari vehicle, and hotel pick-up/drop-off. Akondo Adventures recommends this safari for those in Zanzibar seeking a short, hassle-free adventure.
At 6:00 am (pick-up time depends on your hotel's location in Zanzibar), our driver will take you to the airport for an 8:00 am flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. Upon arrival at 9:15 am, our driver-guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park, about 1.5 hours from Arusha, while sharing insights about the history and culture of Arusha and the Maasai people.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its biodiversity including, large elephant herds, consisting of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands. You may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above. Once the game drive is done, you will drive back to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay. Afternoon: You will enjoy your packed lunch inside the park. Evening: The game drive ends at 4:00 pm. You'll be driven to the lodge for dinner and relax.After breakfast at 6:00 am, you will drive to Ngorongoro for an early game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater. The early drive offers the best views of the crater and the most active wildlife.
This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. It is home to about 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many bird species, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. You can expect to see many animals in a short time. The game drive will end in the afternoon, allowing for a convenient transfer back to Arusha Airport for your 4:30 pm flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Zanzibar.
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