5-Day Tanzania Safari Medium

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

Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha for your journey to either Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park. The choice of park will depend on the season and the unique wildlife experiences each destination offers. Your expert guide will assist in selecting the option best suited to your safari.

If you travel to Tarangire, the approximately two-hour drive takes you through picturesque countryside, passing Maasai villages and wide-open plains that define the classic African landscape.

Alternatively, if you head to Lake Manyara, the scenic two-hour journey includes a stop in the lively town of Mto wa Mbu, known for its colorful produce markets and rich cultural diversity, offering a glimpse into local life and opportunities for souvenir shopping.

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:

Karatu Tented Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara/ Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Begin the morning with a hearty breakfast at camp before setting out on an early game drive in Serengeti National Park. Renowned for its vast open plains, the Serengeti offers exceptional visibility and some of the finest wildlife viewing in Africa.

As Tanzania’s oldest national park and one of the world’s most ancient ecosystems, the Serengeti has remained largely unchanged for millions of years. It supports an extraordinary abundance of wildlife and is most famous for the Great Migration, when immense herds of wildebeest—accompanied by zebras and antelope—move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. The timing and location of this natural spectacle vary each year depending on rainfall patterns.

Lunch will be enjoyed either as a picnic at a scenic site within the park or as a hot meal with a short rest at the camp before continuing your safari experience.
Two nights are spent here.

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:

Mawe Tented 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

After breakfast, travel back toward Ngorongoro Crater, taking an alternative route through Serengeti National Park to maximize wildlife viewing along the way. The journey offers excellent opportunities to encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, antelope, and gazelles, as well as African elephants and top predators such as cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and lions.

Upon arrival in the Ngorongoro area, check in to your selected lodge—either on the crater rim or in nearby Karatu, depending on your preference. The day concludes with a well-prepared dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife regions.

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:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After a hearty breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. From the panoramic viewpoint along the rim, enjoy your first breathtaking view of this vast, fertile caldera and understand why it holds such an esteemed reputation.

Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the legendary Big Five and more than 120 mammal species. It is one of the best places in Africa to encounter the endangered black rhinoceros, as well as large pods of hippopotamuses.

The crater floor is also home to a thriving predator population, with lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, alongside abundant herbivores such as wildebeest, zebras, antelope, and Cape buffalo.

During the day, enjoy a picnic lunch near the famous hippo pool before continuing your game drive. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable safari experience to a close.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

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