5-Day Beyond Savannah Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Arusha

Jambo and a warm welcome to Tanzania!

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your dedicated safari guide from Serengeti Steppe will greet you and transfer you to Arusha. As you drive through the bustling local towns, you will catch your first delightful glimpse of authentic Tanzanian life.

Once at the Mount Meru Hotel, take time to unwind amidst lush tropical gardens, relax by the pool, and soak in view of the mountain peak. Enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant as you rest up for the adventure ahead. You will spend the night in absolute comfort at Mount Meru Hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Manyara

After a hearty morning breakfast, set off for Tarangire National Park, a spectacular wilderness famous for towering baobab trees and giant elephant herds.

Spend the day exploring the riverbanks where lions, giraffes, and vibrant birdlife gather to quench their thirst. Your guide will select a scenic spot for a tasty picnic lunch right in the wild. In the late afternoon, journey up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to your luxurious cliffside lodge.

Check in to Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara to enjoy stunning panoramic views and a gourmet dinner before retiring for a peaceful night.

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:

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the Rift Valley before setting out for the world-famous Central Serengeti. Traverse the high crater lands and descend onto endless golden plains teeming with wildlife.

You will spend your afternoon exploring the predator-rich Seronera Valley, home to pride lions, swift cheetahs, and leopards resting in acacia trees. Midday brings a lovely picnic lunch surrounded by the pristine savannah.

As dusk settles, retreat to the iconic Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for a hot, freshly prepared dinner and a restful night surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.

Main Destination:

Central 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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara Escarpment

Wake early to experience the Serengeti at its most vibrant, using the cool morning hours to track active big cats on the hunt. Watch vast herds traverse the sweeping plains under the golden morning light.

After an action-packed game drive, pause for a lovely picnic lunch amidst the open wilderness before beginning your scenic journey back toward the Great Rift Valley. Take in the dramatic shifting landscapes as you arrive back at your cliffside sanctuary.

End your evening with a marvelous dinner and overnight stay back at Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Following an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater floor for an unforgettable morning game drive inside a collapsed volcano.

Keep your eyes peeled for the rare black rhino, thousands of flamingos on Lake Magadi, and dense lion prides patrolling the plains. Enjoy your final safari picnic lunch in this natural wonder. Afterward, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, where your guide will drop you off at your preferred location.

We hope you have enjoyed your incredible adventure with Serengeti Steppe!

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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.