5-Day Wildlife Safari in Savannah to Culture Experiences

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

Arrival - A Warm Welcome to Tanzania

Your private guide from Safari Nuggets will be waiting with a welcoming smile to pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha airport. You'll relax in your comfortable safari vehicle as he brings you to your hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay. You may have your pre-safari briefing today, if not it will take place early tomorrow morning depending on your arrival time.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Olaba Retreat

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Tarangire National Park for Game Drives

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Known for its vast savannah, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers rich wildlife sightings, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, and the elusive tree-climbing python. In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu area for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Nsya Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a half-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Home to over 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and hippos, the crater offers incredible wildlife viewing in a breathtaking setting. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour (Hadzabe & Datoga Tribes)

After an early breakfast, drive to the remote and scenic Lake Eyasi for a unique cultural experience. Begin your day with a visit to the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. Join them on a traditional hunt and learn about their way of life, including fire-making, tracking, and tool use. Later, visit the Datoga tribe, skilled blacksmiths and pastoralists, known for their decorative beadwork and metal tools. Enjoy a packed lunch and take in the beautiful views of Lake Eyasi before returning to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park & Drive Back to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley, the park is known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and large troops of baboons. You’ll also spot elephants, hippos, and a variety of bird species, including flamingos along the lake shore. After the game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable 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

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

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.