5-Day Tarangire Ndutu Crater &Manyara Fly in & out Tour

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

Transfer from Arusha airport to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport (ARK), where your professional guide will meet you upon arrival. From here, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Upon entering the park, begin your game drive through varied landscapes of open plains, woodlands, and riverine areas. The Tarangire River attracts a wide range of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators such as lions and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. In the evening, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and 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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to ndutu Area

After breakfast, depart Tarangire National Park and begin your scenic journey toward the Ndutu region, located within the greater Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This drive takes you through the Great Rift Valley and into the southern Serengeti ecosystem. The Ndutu area is well known for the Great Migration calving season, when thousands of wildebeests gather and predators follow closely. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch and wildlife viewing. Arrive in Ndutu in the afternoon and, depending on time, enjoy a short game drive before heading to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early morning game drive in the Ndutu area, where wildlife activity is at its peak. This region offers excellent chances to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. After breakfast, continue with a final game drive before departing for the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to a dense population of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool and continue exploring this unique ecosystem. Later, ascend to the crater rim and transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro highlands and drive toward Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its compact size and diverse habitats, including lush groundwater forests and the alkaline lake. Upon arrival, begin your game drive, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, hippos, and large troops of baboons. Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife, including flamingos along the lakeshore. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue exploring its varied landscapes. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to your lodge in the nearby area for dinner and 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

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara to Arusha airport back to zanzibar

On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departing for Arusha Airport (ARK). Depending on your flight schedule, you may pass through local towns and enjoy views of the surrounding countryside. Your guide will ensure a timely transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar. As you leave northern Tanzania behind, reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters and diverse landscapes experienced across Tarangire National Park, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to an end.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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