Welcome to Tanzania! These 2 days/one-night safari packs take you to the two of Tanzania’s most beloved National Parks. You’ll have the chance to see the Big Five and plenty more as you travel to these two wonderful parks.
2 DAYS SAFARIS – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
DAY 1: MOSHI – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast depart from Moshi for approximately two hours’ drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way you’ll pass through Maasai villages and the vast, open plains that have become synonymous with images of Africa.
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 park’s large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes.
A picnic lunch with a view of the river is a great way to take it all in, but you’ll have to keep on your toes as the local monkey population does its best to separate you from your lunch!
Driving through the park you’ll also have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes. If you’re particularly lucky, you might even see endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu or the Fringe-Eared Oryx. In the evening you will drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant population, is a fascinating park during the dry season when the Tarangire River becomes a vital source of water for animals throughout the region. As vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move to the river to replenish, the park’s lions, leopards, and hyenas capitalize in a dynamic display of nature’s cruel beauty.
DAY 2: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK – NGORONGORO CRATER -MOSHI
After breakfast, you’ll descend down to the Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you’ll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 species of mammal including the Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It’s 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.
From the comfort of your open-roof top vehicle, you’ll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa’s most recognizable faces. 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, buffalo, and many more. After the picnic lunch by the park’s famous hippo pool. Thereafter, you will drive back to Moshi.
