5-Day Big Cats & Great Rift Valley Best Northern Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha To Lake Manyara National Park (Flamingo Coastline)

Depart from Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). Enjoy a game drive through lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and lakeshore plains. Look out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, flamingos, and monkeys. Enjoy your bush lunch inside the park before drive out of the park towards your accommodation for relaxation dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater (Crater Tour)

After an early breakfast, depart Karatu for an unforgettable adventure into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a wildlife haven. Descend into the crater for a thrilling game drive across its breathtaking landscapes, home to the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, and more.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the crater before ascending and heading back to Karatu.

Arrive in the evening at Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and overnight stay, as you recharge for tomorrow’s epic journey into the Serengeti wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive from Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Karatu for the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy game viewing along the way as the landscape opens into the vast Serengeti plains.
Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in this iconic park, home to incredible wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
In the evening, arrive at your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the wild sounds of the African savannah.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive In Serengeti (Predator Territory)

Today is all about safari at its finest. Spend the day tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeest across the endless plains. Enjoy a Lunch at the picnic lunch site before continue with your afternoon game drive until evening. Witness predator-prey interactions and soak in the timeless rhythm of Serengeti life. Later on the evening, drive back to your Accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scenic Drive Back To Arusha (Farewell Tanzania)

After a morning short drive and a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, begin your scenic overland journey back to Arusha. The drive takes approximately 7–8 hours, passing through diverse landscapes, Maasai villages, and open plains offering one last glimpse of Tanzania’s natural beauty.
Arrive in Arusha by early evening for your onward departure or an optional Zanzibar beach extension.

Tanzania has filled your heart Karibu Tena! (Welcome Again!).

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.