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Arrival
Day 1
Tarangire National Park from Zanzibar
Tarangire National Park from Zanzibar
Your adventure begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where our safari guide welcomes you upon arrival. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds roaming the golden savannah. Enjoy a hot lunch or picnic en route before embarking on an afternoon game drive, exploring the park’s rich landscapes along the Tarangire River, a vital water source attracting buffalo, lions, zebras, and giraffes. The park is a photographer’s paradise, offering stunning scenes of wildlife framed by iconic baobabs. By evening, arrive at your lodge or tented camp inside or near the park, where you can relax, enjoy dinner under the African sky, and prepare for another exciting day of wildlife viewing.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, where breathtaking views of forests, valleys, and rolling plains unfold. As you ascend, enjoy panoramic vistas before descending toward the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. The journey itself is scenic and filled with wildlife sightings along the way—zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles often line the route as you enter the vast Serengeti plains. Enjoy an en route game drive toward your camp, spotting lions resting under acacia trees or cheetahs scanning the horizon. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for sunset, unwind with dinner, and listen to the distant sounds of the wild that make Serengeti nights so unforgettable.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highland
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highland
Begin your morning with a half-day game drive across the golden Serengeti plains, where the soft light brings the savannah to life. Watch as predators return from their night hunts and herds of wildebeest and zebras graze peacefully under the rising sun. After brunch at your camp, start the scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views of the endless plains gradually giving way to the lush, elevated terrain surrounding the crater rim. The journey offers opportunities for more wildlife encounters and picturesque stops. Arrive in the highlands by late afternoon and check in at your lodge overlooking the crater. Spend the evening relaxing in the cool mountain air, surrounded by the tranquil beauty and misty ambiance of Ngorongoro, preparing for tomorrow’s crater adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Budget camping
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Start early for a descent into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The morning light reveals breathtaking scenery as you drive down to the crater floor, home to an incredible concentration of animals including lions, elephants, buffalos, and the elusive black rhino. Spend several hours exploring this natural wonder, where open grasslands, acacia forests, and freshwater lakes create the perfect setting for unforgettable game viewing. After a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool, begin your ascent back to the crater rim. Continue your journey to Karatu, arriving in the late afternoon. Settle into your lodge surrounded by green hills and coffee plantations, enjoy a relaxed evening, and reflect on your safari adventures before your final day of travel.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Fanaka Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Manyara Natinal Park
Lake Manyara Natinal Park
After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. This lush park, set beneath the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, offers a stunning contrast to the open plains of Serengeti. Explore its diverse habitats ranging from groundwater forests and acacia woodlands to the scenic soda lake shimmering with pink flamingos. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting on branches. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before exiting in the afternoon. Continue to Arusha Airport for your evening flight back to Zanzibar, where your unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari adventure comes to an end. Arrive with lasting memories of breathtaking landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
