5-Day Best of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara

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

Arrive Arusha in Tanzania

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to Arusha for an overnight stay. Settle into your lodge and take time to relax after your journey, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and views of the area. This day allows you to recover from travel, adjust to the new environment, and prepare for the exciting safari adventure that begins the following morning.
Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a rewarding game drive through the park before heading to your lodge in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, drive toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of plains game.
Accommodation: Tukaone Tented Camp 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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers 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)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its incredible wildlife density, including the endangered black rhino.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge 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

Show more

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)

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive. The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and abundant birdlife along the lakeshore. Later in the afternoon, return to Arusha, marking the end of your 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:

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

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