The Wildlife Gateway Safari
Explores the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park, and culminates with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Each stop on the Northern Circuit offers awe-inspiring wildlife in uniquely stunning settings.
What’s included
✓ Safari Vehicle – Toyota Landcruiser –Pop-up roof, opening sliding windows, refrigerator for cooling drinks, charging outlets for charging Cameras and smartphones
✓ Professional English-Speaking Driver guide
✓ Soft drinks and Water during game drives
✓ Arrival and Departure Transfers as per itinerary
✓ Accommodations as per itinerary
✓ Meals as per Itinerary
✓ Park Entrance Fees
✓ Government Taxes
What’s not included
- Post Night Accommodation
- Domestic & International flights
- Visa Medical Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Laundry Service
- Drinks at the lodges/camps
- Tips & Gratuities
- Extra activities
Accomodations:
- Villa Maua
- Kudu Lodge – Karatu
Details
The Wildlife Gateway Safari
Arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), You’ll be greeted with a warm smile by your expert Tanzania guide from Usari Safaris & Tours. After a seamless meet and greet, relax in your comfortable private vehicle as you’re transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s Iconic Northern Safari Circuit.
Nicknamed the Elephant Playground, Tarangire National Park is home to immense herds of these giants, alongside buffalo, lions, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Each game drive brings surprises, perhaps a lone lion resting in the shade, a trio of cheetahs basking in the sun, or giraffes delicately feeding on acacia leaves. Keep an eye out for rarities too, like kudu and oryx.
Beyond the big game, the smaller creatures captivate as well. Spot a male agama lizard shifting colours with the heat, or the humble hyrax astonishingly a distant relative of the elephant. Birdlife is equally dazzling - lilac breasted rollers, blue eared starlings, ostriches, and the comical secretary bird striding across the grasslands.
After breakfast, we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation Area then descend into the vast Ngorongoro Crater. On one side lies the Lerai Forest, lush and almost tropical prime elephant territory. Nearby swamplands serve as the so-called elephant graveyard, where aging tuskers come to graze on soft grasses once their teeth fail.
The crater teems with life, lions with defined territories, wildebeest, zebra, hyenas, and rare black rhino. Resident herds thrive year-round thanks to abundant water, joined seasonally by migrators. Buffalo, Thomson’s gazelle, eland, and hippos are plentiful, while birdlife dazzles with flamingos on Lake Magadi and colourful highland species around the waters.
Unlike anywhere else on Earth, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater is a sanctuary for an astonishing variety of Tanzania’s wildlife. With a bit of luck, you may even spot the elusive black rhino.
After our morning exploration of the incomparable crater and a relaxed lunch, we begin the journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. The drive takes around five hours, offering time to reflect on the unforgettable experiences of your safari.
