On this day, you will depart from Arusha, the main hub for safaris in northern Tanzania, commencing on a scenic drive along the Arusha-Dodoma highway towards Tarangire National Park. Along the way, there's an option to stop at a supermarket for any last-minute personal shopping. Passing through the picturesque Masai Steppe, you will reach Tarangire in about two hours. Known for its high concentration of elephants and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers year-round wildlife viewing opportunities, with herds sometimes exceeding 300 animals. After a picnic lunch, you'll head to your Camp or Lodge in Manyara (Mto wa Mbu)/Karatu for an overnight stay, arriving before sunset.