5-Day Tanzania Wildlife & Cultural Discovery Safari

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, a scenic 2–3 hour drive through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside.
Famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers an exciting introduction to Tanzania's wildlife. Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions and a variety of bird species.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, leave the park and continue to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (minivan)

Accommodation:

Budget Lodge

• Budget lodge located outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania. As you approach the Serengeti, the scenery gradually opens into vast grasslands, creating the iconic landscape for which the park is famous.
Once inside the Serengeti, continue with a game drive while making your way toward your campsite. The park is renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, cheetahs and, with luck, leopards.
Depending on the season and location of the wildlife, you may also have the opportunity to witness areas associated with the Great Migration, one of Africa's most spectacular natural events.
As the day comes to an end, arrive at your campsite, enjoy dinner and relax beneath the African sky.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget Camping

• Budget tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Wake up early and begin your day with a refreshing morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The cool morning hours provide excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, as many animals are active before the temperatures rise. With your professional safari guide, explore the surrounding plains and keep watch for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and other wildlife. After the morning game drive, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying an en-route game drive as you gradually leave the Serengeti behind. Along the way, admire the changing scenery as the endless grasslands and open plains transition into the lush landscapes and rolling hills of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your campsite in the afternoon and check in before taking time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The evening offers a chance to unwind and prepare for the following day’s exciting adventure in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Budget Camping

• Budget tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Often described as one of Africa's greatest natural wildlife areas, the crater provides an exceptional opportunity to see a wide variety of animals within its unique ecosystem.
During t he game drive, look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and numerous other species. The crater is also one of the places where you may have the opportunity to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing with your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and drive toward Karatu, a charming area located close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive at your safari camp, enjoy dinner and relax after an exciting day of wildlife viewing.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Karatu Safari Camp Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to Lake Eyasi

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel toward Lake Eyasi, a remote and culturally fascinating destination in northern Tanzania. Today's experience provides a different perspective of Tanzania, moving beyond wildlife to discover the traditions and lifestyles of local communities.
Visit the Hadzabe community, one of Tanzania's indigenous hunter-gatherer communities, and gain insight into their traditional way of life. Depending on the arrangements and timing, you may learn about their traditional hunting techniques, food gathering, daily activities and close relationship with the surrounding environment.
You may also have the opportunity to meet members of the Datoga community and learn about their traditional lifestyle, craftsmanship and pastoral traditions.
After the cultural experience, continue to your accommodation near Lake Eyasi. Enjoy the peaceful bush surroundings and an authentic final evening in the Tanzanian wilderness.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Activities:

• Game drive (minivan)

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.