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

Day 1

Zanzibar – Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Zanzibar – Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your safari guide will welcome you and drive you to Tarangire National Park. Explore golden savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees and discover wildlife gathered around the Tarangire River. Look for large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and colourful birdlife during your game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your wildlife exploration. Later, travel to the Mto wa Mbu area for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the adventure into Serengeti the following day.

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
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodge & Camp
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu– Serengeti National Park – Seronera Public Campsite

Mto wa Mbu– Serengeti National Park – Seronera Public Campsite

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular views as you enter the endless plains, home to abundant wildlife and the seasonal Great Migration. Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest during game viewing along the route. Continue towards Seronera, renowned for its resident big cats and diverse habitats. Arrive at Seronera Public Campsite in the evening, where dinner and an authentic camping experience beneath the African sky await.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

Wake up to the sounds of the wilderness and enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife is active and predators may be searching for prey. Explore the Serengeti plains in search of lions, leopards, elephants, and grazing herds. After your wildlife adventure, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying changing landscapes along the way. The open savannah gradually gives way to rolling hills and cooler highland scenery. Arrive at your accommodation on the Ngorongoro Highland inside the park with warm water option for an amazing bath area for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay before the next day game drive to the crater.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Budget camping
  • Inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Mto wa Mbu

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Mto wa Mbu

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, descending into this spectacular natural sanctuary for an unforgettable game drive. Explore its diverse habitats in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site while surrounded by the crater’s magnificent scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive towards Mto wa Mbu, passing beautiful highland landscapes and rural communities along the way. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, ready for the final day of your safari.

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

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngedere Lodge & Camp
  • Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Mto wa Mbu – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha – Zanzibar

Mto wa Mbu – Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha – Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic destination known for its groundwater forest, diverse birdlife, and beautiful lakeshore landscapes. Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, and other wildlife. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed. Depending on the season, you may also spot flamingos and other waterbirds along the lake. After exploring the park, drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, concluding your five-day adventure with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and authentic safari experiences.

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
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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