5-Day Best Tanzania Parks Safari

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

Arrival in Tanzania – Airport Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

After check-in, you can relax and recover from your journey while preparing for your safari adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or simply enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your accommodation. Your guide will provide a safari briefing and explain the activities planned for the coming days.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population and ancient baobab trees that dominate the landscape. The park's lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts many animals throughout the year, making it one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Northern Tanzania.

During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, warthogs, and various antelope species. Tarangire also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities with more than 500 recorded bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing. Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The drive itself is an exciting experience, offering spectacular landscapes and panoramic views of the highlands before descending into the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Upon entering the park, begin your game drive en route to your camp or lodge. The Serengeti is renowned for its rich wildlife population and is home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration.
Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

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:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park – Karatu

Wake up early for a morning game drive, the best time to witness predators and wildlife activity as animals begin their day.
After breakfast, continue exploring different areas of the Serengeti while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and many other species that inhabit the park.

After enjoying your game viewing experience and picnic lunch, begin your journey towards Karatu through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with wildlife sightings and scenic landscapes along the way.
Arrive in Karatu in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha / Airport

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
Often referred to as one of Africa’s natural wonders, the Ngorongoro Crater supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. The crater floor provides excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino.

You may also encounter hippos, zebras, hyenas, wildebeest, gazelles, and a variety of bird species around the crater lakes and grasslands.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing with your final wildlife viewing experience.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha or transfer directly to the airport.

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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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