5-Day Private Safari

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

Arrive in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by your driver or tour representative holding a sign with your name. After assisting with your luggage, they will transfer you directly to your hotel in Arusha. The drive typically takes 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic and weather. On arrival, check in and settle into your hotel to rest and prepare for your safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its tree climbing lions, large elephant herds, flamingos, and diverse landscapes, including forests, grasslands, and the alkaline lake. In the evening, transfer to a Ngare odge near Mto wa Mbu for an overnight stay, this is comfortable accommodation to suit your budget or comfort preference.

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:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour and Maasai Visit

After breakfast, enjoy a guided cultural tour of Mto wa Mbu village, exploring banana and rice farms, lively local markets, and workshops showcasing traditional art and Swahili cooking. In the afternoon, visit an authentic Maasai Boma to experience the Maasai people’s unique culture, traditional dances, songs, and daily pastoral life. Overnight at a comfortable ngare lodge in Karatu or near Mto wa Mbu, surrounded by beautiful landscapes.

Main Destination:

Mto Wa Mbu (Town)

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Depart early in the morning for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, famous for the Big Five and the seasonal Great Migration, along with abundant wildlife and stunning landscapes. Overnight at Tanapa rest house inside the Serengeti.

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:

TANAPA Serengeti Rest House (Seronera)

• Budget guest house located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area-Arusha

On your final day, rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. Spend the morning exploring its diverse habitats and spotting an incredible variety of animals, including the Big Five and flocks of flamingos along the lake. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending the rim and beginning your drive back to Arusha. Arriving by late afternoon or evening, you’ll conclude your safari with lasting memories of Tanzania’s natural wonders.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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