5-Day Highlights of Northern Parks Without Serengeti

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your mid-range lodge in Arusha. Enjoy time to relax after your journey, settle into your room, and explore the lodge facilities. Depending on your arrival time, you may take a short city tour or relax by the garden or pool. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the lodge and prepare for your safari adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal wetlands. Enjoy a full-day game drive in a private 4x4, searching for lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and an impressive variety of bird species. Pause for lunch at a scenic picnic site within the park. Later in the afternoon, continue wildlife viewing before heading to your mid-range lodge or tented camp for sundowners, dinner, and an overnight stay close to nature.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

This morning, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush and compact reserve set beneath the Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a private game drive through groundwater forests, savannahs, and open lakeshore, spotting flamingos, hippos, elephants, and tree-climbing lions if lucky. Visit viewpoints overlooking the lake and enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, continue to your nearby mid-range lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight surrounded by tranquil nature.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 meters into the legendary Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a full-day game drive surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife, including lions, buffalo, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and hippos. With luck, spot the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic hippo pool before ascending to the rim. Continue to your mid-range lodge in Karatu for dinner, evening relaxation, and overnight.

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:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha National Park & Departure

Depart after breakfast and drive to Arusha National Park, known for Mount Meru views, lush forests, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a private game drive and a walking safari through scenic habitats with chances to spot giraffes, buffalo, zebras, monkeys, and flamingos by the Momella Lakes. Optional canoeing or walking safari available at extra cost. After lunch, continue with final wildlife viewing before we transfer you to the ARK (Arusha Airport), where your safari officially ends. Safe travels and thank you.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

Show more

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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