5-Day Best of Tanzania Wildlife

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

Arusha - Tarangire NP

After having breakfast, you will check out from the lodge in Arusha. We will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch. The journey will take about two hours. Tarangire is well-known for its large elephant population and iconic baobab trees, some of which are as old as 300 years! The park is also home to big cats like lions and leopards. We will head to a picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River for lunch in the afternoon. Monkeys and baboons are often seen in this area, and please refrain from feeding them. After lunch, you can enjoy an en route game drive to the lodge 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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu - Serengeti NP

After breakfast we drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro and a Masai village. The Masai have lived in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for over 200 years. At the village, you will see how they coexist with wildlife, watch their traditional dances, and learn about their culture. We will then proceed to Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, where we will briefly stop for payment. Once in Serengeti, you can enjoy an en route game drive to the Camp, arriving before 6:00pm for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-day game drive in Serengeti NP

Full day game drive in Serengeti. After breakfast, you will continue the game drive through the Serengeti National Park. You will see hundreds of wildebeests and zebras, lions, and other big cats such as leopards and cheetahs, in the Seronera Valley. Take a break in your day by enjoying lunch with us in Serengeti National Park. After lunch we continue with game drive en route to your camp for dinner and overstay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti NP - Ngorongoro Crater

We will begin the day with breakfast before driving back to Ngorongoro. Upon arrival, we will descend directly into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. Ngorongoro is known for its unique ecosystem and is home to diverse wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros, hyenas, jackals, zebras, and wildebeests. The Big Five and big cats are commonly spotted here. We will have a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and heading to your chosen accommodation for dinner and an 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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu - Lake Manyara

On your last day of the adventure, you will explore Lake Manyara National Park. Despite its small size, the park offers unique beauty. Start your morning game drive from the main gate to the lake to observe water birds, then proceed to the open areas where antelopes and other animals roam. Have a picnic lunch at a designated site before driving back to the exit gate, and then either return to Arusha or head to the airport for departure.

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)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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