We will pick you from your hotel in Arusha town to start your Mara river crossing safari trip. Our first Mara river safari destination is Tarangire National Park, known for its big herds of elephants. We explore the wildlife park in a customized 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for maximum visibility. During our game drive, we stop for a picnic lunch in the African bush. Tarangire hosts an array of wild animals, including lions and buffalos, as well as various antelopes, wildebeest, giraffes, and zebras. The national park covers some 2600km² of wilderness, characterized by undulating plains dotted with baobab and acacia trees. After our wildlife safari in Tarangire National Park, we head to our first overnight stay at a safari lodge a short drive from the park.