5-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari Escape

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

Welcome to Arusha - The Gateway to Adventure

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be greeted by your private guide. Transfer to your lodge, where the lush surroundings and distant views of Mount Meru create a serene welcome. Spend the evening briefing with your guide and preparing for the days ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire - Giants of the Savannah

Travel to Tarangire, a sanctuary of elephants and iconic baobabs. Experience game drives designed to capture the beauty of herd movements across golden plains, while your guide ensures prime wildlife encounters.

Tarangire is famed for its diverse landscapes and nine distinct vegetation zones, but its true icons are the ancient baobab trees—towering giants that dwarf the wildlife around them—and its abundant elephant herds, the largest concentration in the country. The park’s Tarangire River attracts an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

A picnic lunch awaits at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the river, where you may witness wildlife activity—and perhaps even a hunt—while you dine.

Later, you’ll drive to your accommodation, where you can relax and reflect on your first day in the wild.

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:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara - The Lush Rift Valley Jewel

Journey to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its flamingo-streaked shores, dense forests, and tree-climbing lions. Optional afternoons visit to a nearby village allows for intimate cultural insights.

Located at the base of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. The Park is especially famous for its tree-climbing lions, as well as sightings of elephants, giraffes, and a wide variety of birdlife drawn to the alkaline waters of Lake Manyara. You will enjoy a rewarding game drive through lush groundwater forests, open plains, and lakeshore habitats.

After game drive, you will return to your accommodation, where dinner and a restful overnight stay await.

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:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater - Nature's Grand Amphitheater

Wake up to a stunning morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast before departing at 6:30 AM. for the Ngorongoro Crater.

You will spend the day exploring this extraordinary natural wonder, discovering the rich diversity of wildlife that inhabits the crater floor. After lunch, you will continue with an afternoon game drive until late afternoon.

The centerpiece of Ngorongoro is its vast volcanic crater—the largest intact, unflooded caldera in the world. Measuring approximately 20 kilometers in diameter, 600 meters deep, and covering about 300 square kilometers, it is a truly breathtaking natural phenomenon. During the exploration, you will visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake located in the southwestern part of the crater, renowned for sightings of black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and a wide variety of other water birds.

After game drive, you will return to your accommodation, where dinner and a restful overnight stay await.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Farewell to the Wild

Enjoy a final morning at the lodge, either with a short game walk or a leisurely breakfast.

After your visit, you will continue on to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your safari comes to an end. Depending on your flight schedule, you may arrive earlier to allow for a smooth departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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