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Safari in Tanzania – practical information
We didn’t organize the safari ourselves; we purchased a package tour from a local agency that has been organizing safaris for years. The package included pick-up from our hotel in Zanzibar, a flight to Arusha, a driver with a jeep, 2 nights in a lodge (including breakfast and dinner), lunch during the safari, a visit to Tarangire National Park (approximately 6 hours), a visit to Ngorongoro Crater (approximately 7 hours), and a visit to a Maasai village located near our accommodation – the lodge. The organization of the entire safari was very efficient. Directly from the airport, we headed to Tarangire National Park, and by late afternoon, we were checked…
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Ngorongoro Crater – the only one of its kind in the world!
Why? Because it’s the largest unbroken, uninhabited, and unaltered caldera on Earth. The crater was formed when a massive volcano erupted and collapsed 2-3 million years ago. It has a depth of 610 meters, and the crater floor spans 260 square kilometers. The floor of the crater lies at an elevation of 1,800 meters above sea level, and the Ngorongoro Crater is recognized as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, on behalf of the Tanzanian government, manages this protected area. Through the Ngorongoro Wildlife Conservation Act of 2009, the government imposed restrictions…
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Tarangire National Park – Tanzania
During our entire trip to Tanzania, what impressed me the most was our 2-day safari on the Tanzanian mainland. Tarangire National Park is beautifully situated in the eastern part of Tanzania. It may not be as famous as Serengeti or Ngorongoro, but it has a lot to offer. It is primarily known for its numerous gigantic African baobab trees and herds of elephants. The name Tarangire comes from the river that flows through the park, the Tarangire River. The park covers a vast area, approximately 2,600 square kilometers. During our visit, we were fortunate to see a lioness hunting, a leopard – or rather a leopardess, African elephants, African buffalo,…
