5-Day The Great Big-5 Safari ~ Tanzanias Finest Parks

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

Arusha to Lake Manyara Adventure – Home of Tree-Climbing Lions

07:00 hrs – Pick-up from Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival at the park gate, complete registration formalities before beginning a full-day game drive. Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and over 400 bird species, including flamingos. Its varied ecosystems range from lush groundwater forests and open savannah to marshlands and the shimmering alkaline lake. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, followed by continued game viewing. Later, proceed to your camp for relaxation and dinner. Optional: night game drive experience available for those wishing to explore the park after dark.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park

Early breakfast, then depart and drive to Central Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery of highlands, craters, and open plains. The route also passes through Maasai villages, offering a glimpse of the Maasai people in their traditional attire, herding cattle, and living harmoniously with wildlife. Expect to see a mix of natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and the cultural heritage of the Maasai before arriving in the Serengeti.

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:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Serengeti Safari – Endless Plains & Wildlife

An optional hot air balloon safari over the Central Serengeti begins at sunrise, offering breathtaking aerial views of the vast plains, rivers, acacia woodlands, and abundant wildlife such as lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and, in season, the great migration herds, followed by a celebratory champagne bush breakfast with freshly prepared meals and drinks. After this unforgettable experience, you proceed with a full-day game drive across the Seronera area, renowned for its year-round wildlife concentrations, where you can encounter big cats on the hunt, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, and over 500 bird species, while soaking in the stunning landscapes, predator-prey interactions, and the true essence of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Adventure – Home of the Big Five

After an Early breakfast, transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, where you will have the opportunity to descend into the Ngorongoro Crater Floor. This Caldera was formed naturally from an earlier volcanic eruption, and it serves as a wonderful habitat for a diverse array of wildlife. You will enjoy a full-day Safari, complete with a picnic-packed lunch that will be served by the hippo pool. After lunch, you will ascend the crater ahead to the Camp on the rim of the crater for relaxation via a Complimentary visit to Masai Boma inside Ngorongoro Conservation Area, experience their lifestyle, culture, Home, Dance, handicraft. Depart to the lodge for dinner and overnight staying.

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:

Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, you will be transferred from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. The drive takes approximately 4 hours through scenic highlands and rural landscapes. This marks the end of your journey with us. We wish you a safe onward flight and thank you for choosing Tanzania, hoping you leave with unforgettable memories of its beauty and hospitality.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

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.