5-Day Wild Heart of Tanzania Safari

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

Lake Manyara National Park – Lush Beauty & Tree-Climbing Lions

Start your safari adventure with a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This small but stunning park is known for its forested areas filled with baboons, elephants, and colorful birdlife, as well as its open plains and soda lake dotted with flamingos. Keep your eyes open for the park's famous tree-climbing lions. After a full day exploring, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight, ready for the journey into the Serengeti.

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:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park – Into the Endless Plains

After breakfast, head towards the legendary Serengeti through the highlands of Ngorongoro. Once you enter the Serengeti, wildlife becomes the focus — vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and a high chance of seeing lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp or lodge deep inside the park for your first night in the wild.

Main Destination:

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Safari Exploration

Spend the full day exploring the diverse landscapes of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you might witness part of the Great Migration or find predators staking out prey. Explore riverbanks, grasslands, and rocky kopjes as your guide tracks the best wildlife sightings. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing your game drives.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Wildlife and Scenic Drive

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, then begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, take in sweeping savannah views and possibly visit a Maasai village for a cultural insight. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim for dinner and overnight, surrounded by misty highland views.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Today is your grand finale — a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. Descend into the crater where a permanent population of animals lives year-round, including lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants, and the rare black rhino. The landscape is equally stunning, with lakes, acacia forests, and open grassland. After your safari and picnic lunch, begin your return journey to Arusha.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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