6-Day (5 Nights) Tanzania Classic Safari

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

Arusha to Lake Manyara (Game drive)

Drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park with forest, groundwater springs and lakeshore habitats. Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, hippos, baboons and rich birdlife, and depending on season you may spot tree-climbing lions. After the drive, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara to Serengeti (En-route game viewing)

After breakfast, travel toward Serengeti, passing through scenic highland villages and the Ngorongoro region. Enter Serengeti and begin game viewing as you cross the plains toward your camp, with chances for wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive, settle in, then enjoy dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

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:

Serengeti Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti Full Experience

Spend a full day on game drives within Serengeti, targeting prime wildlife areas based on recent sightings and seasonal migration patterns. Your guide focuses on lions, cheetahs, leopards and large herbivore herds, ensuring varied habitats are explored. Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue game viewing before dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti Morning Drive to Ngorongoro (Rim)

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti, then depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive later in the afternoon and check in near the crater rim for sweeping views and cooler air. Dinner and overnight, positioned for a productive early crater descent.

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:

Country Lodge Karatu

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Tour full Experience

Descend early into the crater for an immersive game drive across grasslands, acacia woodland and wetlands within the caldera. The crater often offers excellent wildlife density and strong chances for predator sightings, alongside large buffalo and hippos. Picnic lunch inside the crater, then return to the rim for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

Country Lodge Karatu

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro to Tarangire (Short drive & Game viewing) - Arusha

After breakfast, drive toward Tarangire for a final game drive depending on timing and your flight schedule, focusing on elephants and river habitats. Later, continue to Arusha for drop-off, concluding your Tanzania classic circuit with diverse ecosystems covered across the week.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

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.