5-Day Tanzania Special (Mid Range / Luxury)

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

Mwanza to Serengeti

This safari has been curated to offer you the best of East Africa’s wildlife, while also ensuring your comfort, safety, and a relaxed pace that allows you to fully enjoy each national park experience.

Your journey begins in Mwanza, a city located on the southern shore of Lake Victoria. After meeting your guide, you will embark on a scenic drive to the Serengeti National Park.

Within 2 hours you will be at the western Ndabaka Entrance of the Serengeti. You will start spotting wildlife as soon as you enter! This area is renowned for the Grumeti river, the easiest way to spot some of the biggest Nile Crocodiles in the Serengeti. You will come across resident wildlife, including the resident lions prides and elephant herds. The first sightings of your Big 5.

You will be provided with packed lunch boxes that you can enjoy under a tree whilst enjoying the views.

As the sun sets, head to your tented camp for a relaxing evening in the heart of the wild.

Main Destination:

Western 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:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Begin your day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti, making the most of your final hours in this extraordinary landscape. Enjoy sightings of wildlife as the plains come alive in the early light.

Midday, stop for a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill gate to cross to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, a scenic viewpoint that offers breathtaking panoramas of the Serengeti’s endless plains.

After lunch, continue your journey towards the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, where cooler air and green rolling hills welcome you.

Optional Add-Ons (Pre-book & Pre-pay):
- Balloon Safari – Soar above the Serengeti at sunrise.
- Maasai Village Visit – Discover traditional culture and dance.
- Olduvai Gorge Museum – Visit the "Cradle of Mankind."

Arrive at your tented camp in the late afternoon and settle in for a peaceful evening.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the massive bull elephants, and some of the largest lions in the region. This natural wildlife haven offers the most important tick to the big 5, the black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool, where you can dine surrounded by incredible scenery and watch the hippos wallow nearby.

After lunch, you’ll ascend the crater walls and begin your journey towards the highlands of Ngorongoro and lake Manyara in Karatu, where you’ll settle in for a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the wild.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

Start your day early in Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Spend the morning on a game drive exploring the park's rich biodiversity, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, flamingos, and dense groundwater forests.

Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot by the lake.

In the early afternoon, wrap up your game viewing and begin the return journey towards the outskirts of Tarangire national park, arriving in time to dip into the pool and enjoy the sunset at the lodge. Afterward, enjoy dinner under the stars and settle in for an overnight stay, ready for a full day of wildlife viewing in Tarangire the following day.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Arusha

Embark on a full-day game drive through this stunning Tarangire, known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and sweeping savanna landscapes.

Explore the park's rich biodiversity, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and a variety of predators such as lions and leopards. If you are a bird enthusiast, you will also enjoy spotting over 500 bird species that thrive in the park’s varied habitats.

Around midday, take a break for a picnic lunch at one of the designated sites overlooking the Tarangire River.

Begin your journey back to Arusha around late afternoon, aiming to arrive in the early evening.

As your unforgettable safari journey comes to an end, we hope to leave you with countless cherished memories and an amazing experience that stays with you long after you’ve returned home. We thank you in advance for choosing to explore the wild beauty of East Africa with us—we look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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