5-Day Wildlife Encounters Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly welcomed by our company representative from Go Safari Holidays. After a short briefing about your upcoming safari adventure, you’ll be transferred to your lodge in Arusha for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you prepare for the incredible wildlife journey ahead. Overnight stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha - Tarangire NP

After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a beautiful sanctuary named after the life-giving Tarangire River those winds through its heart. This park is famed for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and dramatic landscapes. As you explore, you’ll encounter a variety of wildlife from graceful giraffes and playful warthogs to lions and leopards lurking in the shade. Tarangire also boasts the highest number of breeding bird species in the world, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. After enjoying your packed lunch in the park, continue your game drive before heading to Eileen’s Tree Inn (or similar) for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive into the cooler highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders. As you reach the rim, the breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro Crater unfolds a vast, ancient caldera teeming with life. Descend into this “Garden of Eden,” where an incredible concentration of wildlife roams across open plains and shimmering lakes. Here, you may spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and perhaps even the rare black rhino. With over 500 bird species, the crater is also a paradise for bird lovers. After an exciting game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater, continue your journey through the Ngorongoro highlands toward the Serengeti National Park, entering from the southern plains. Dinner and overnight at Matawi Serengeti Camp (or similar).

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:

Matawi Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Spend the day exploring the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, a land of endless plains and unrivalled wildlife encounters. The park’s vast grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see, offering a front-row seat to nature’s greatest spectacle the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of greener pastures. Depending on the season, you may witness dramatic predator action as lions, cheetahs, and leopards follow closely behind the herds. The Serengeti’s timeless landscape, unchanged for millennia, promises breathtaking views and unforgettable moments. After lunch and an afternoon game drive, begin your journey back toward Karatu, enjoying more wildlife sightings along the way. Dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams (or similar).

Main Destination:

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Though small in size, the park is bursting with life and contrasts from dense groundwater forests to open floodplains and the shimmering alkaline lake itself. Here, you’ll encounter large troops of baboons, graceful elephants, and, if luck allows the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, hosting thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park as you soak in the serene beauty of your surroundings. After your game drive, you’ll bid farewell to your guide and be transferred to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), or Arusha Airport (ARK) marking the end of your unforgettable Wild Encounters Safari.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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