• Day 1

  Arusha – Tarangire national park

  Youll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the approximately two hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way youll pass bustling Masai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa. Once youve entered Tarangire, youll begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River.

  The river itself runs throughout the year and is a vital source of water for the animals of the region during the dry season. Lined with acacia and Baobab trees, the river is regularly visited by the parks large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes. Driving through the park youll also have the opportunity to see lions, cape buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes. If youre particularly lucky, you might even see endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx. After your days drive is done, youll retire to your accommodation for the evening.

• Day 2

  Ngorongoro crater

  After breakfast, youll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; sometimes considered as the 8th Wonder of the World. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. Its a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.

  The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africas premier safari destinations. After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the parks famous hippo pool. Thereafter, you will drive back to Arusha.

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