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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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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

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Your Tanzania safari adventure begins with a morning departure from Arusha, heading towards Tarangire National Park. Known for its impressive elephant populations, ancient baobab trees, and beautiful savannah landscapes, Tarangire offers an excellent introduction to Tanzania's wildlife. Upon arrival, enter the park and begin your game drive, exploring different habitats along the Tarangire River, an important water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year. During your exploration, look out for large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, and warthogs. With some luck, you may also encounter predators such as lions and leopards resting under the trees or searching for prey. Tarangire is also an excellent destination for bird lovers, with numerous resident and migratory bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch. Later, exit the park and drive towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening at your accommodation.

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:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Castle at Ngorongoro
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Karatu To Serengeti National park

Karatu To Serengeti National park

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular landscapes, rolling hills, Maasai villages, and beautiful open plains along the way. Upon entering Serengeti, begin your game drive, exploring its vast savannahs in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife. Serengeti is renowned for its rich wildlife and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration, depending on the season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, drive to your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti To Ngorongoro Highland

Serengeti To Ngorongoro Highland

After breakfast, enjoy an exciting morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, when wildlife is most active. Explore the vast plains with your professional safari guide, searching for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and antelopes. Learn about animal behaviour and discover the park's remarkable ecosystem. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration as thousands of animals move across the plains in search of fresh grazing and water. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive before continuing your wildlife adventure. In the afternoon, depart Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying the changing landscapes as you approach the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight in preparation for your exciting Ngorongoro Crater safari the following day.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater To Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater To Karatu

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at the crater viewpoint to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views before descending approximately 600 metres to the crater floor for an exciting game drive. Explore its diverse landscapes of grasslands, forests, lakes and swamps, home to an incredible variety of wildlife. Look out for the famous Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the endangered black rhino. You may also spot zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, hippos and colourful birdlife. Visit Lake Magadi, known for its flamingos and other waterbirds. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, ascend the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
The Castle at Ngorongoro
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara To Arusha -End Tour

Lake Manyara To Arusha -End Tour

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final wildlife adventure. Situated beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is famous for its beautiful landscapes, groundwater forests, open grasslands and alkaline lake. Enjoy a game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, monkeys, hippos and various antelope species. Keep an eye out for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, occasionally spotted resting in acacia trees. Bird lovers can also enjoy spotting flamingos, pelicans and many other bird species, depending on seasonal conditions. Your professional safari guide will help you discover the park's unique wildlife and natural beauty. Enjoy a picnic lunch during your visit before continuing your final game drive. In the afternoon, exit the park and drive back to Arusha for drop-off at your preferred location, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari.

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:
  • Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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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