This itinerary pairs Arusha National Park’s walking safaris and canoeing — genuinely different from vehicle-based game viewing — with Tarangire’s classic elephant-rich game drives, giving real variety within a manageable five days.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Your driver-guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for the short transfer into Arusha National Park, a walking safari led by an experienced armed ranger through the park’s varied terrain — dense montane forest giving way to open grassland within a single walk, genuinely different scenery packed into a compact area.
Arusha National Park Walking Safari
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeHatari Lodge
LuxuryRivertrees Country Inn
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A morning canoe trip on the Momella Lakes for flamingos and waterbirds, paddling at water level rather than viewing from a vehicle, then an afternoon transfer to Tarangire, roughly three hours.
Momella Lakes Canoeing, Transfer to Tarangire
Accommodation Options
BudgetTarangire Sopa Lodge
Mid-rangeTarangire River Camp
LuxuryOliver’s Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
Exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains for one of Tanzania’s largest elephant concentrations, herds gathering along the river even in dry season when other water sources fail.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A further day exploring the Tarangire River area, strong for predator sightings as animals congregate near water through the heat of the day.
Second Tarangire Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
Morning game drive before the return transfer to Arusha, timed against your onward flight.
Return to Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Permits & Costs
| Arusha National Park entry | ~$45 per person per day |
| Tarangire park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers wanting genuine variety in activity type — walking, canoeing and classic game drives — within a manageable five-day trip.Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & activity fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance