DAY 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park & Game Drive
Following an early morning breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Arrive in Tarangire and drive to your lodge for check-in. After, proceed for a full day game drive in the park. Tarangire National Park although less popular than Serengeti and Ngorongoro are top safari destinations for wildlife watching in Tanzania. Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds that roam its plains and giant baobab trees that create one of the most stunning views of wild Africa. The elephants in Tarangire National Park are easy to spot and are accustomed to human presence so they come very close to your safari vehicle. Expect to witness these massive creatures up close.
You will have a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness and later continue with the exploration of this amazing safari park. Besides elephants, Tarangire is also home to African elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, African buffalos, giraffes, Gazelles, caracal, spotted hyenas, yellow baboons, African wild dogs, African civets, and several antelope species among others. You will spot some of these species during your game drive in the park. For bird lovers, there is an impressive number of bird species in Tarangire including; Yellow-collared Lovebird, Lilac-breasted Roller, Red-and-yellow Barbet, Yellow-billed Hornbill, African Fish Eagle, Martial Eagle, White-headed Buffalo Weaver, and Yellow-throated Longclaw, among others. Enjoy your adventure in Tarangire, spotting different birdlife and wildlife.
Late in the evening, return to your luxury-tented camp or lodge where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Options: Tarangire Treetops or the Sanctuary Swala Camp