5-Day Off the Beaten Path, a Wild Tanzanian Mix

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire

You will be picked up from the airport or your designated location in Arusha and begin your drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park’s baobab-dotted landscape, home to large elephant herds, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of bird species. Pause midday to enjoy your packed lunch at one of the scenic picnic spots. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu and check in at your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch Box, Dinner.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience – Tribes and Traditions

After breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed lunch boxes and depart for a cultural excursion to Lake Eyasi. Upon arrival, spend the morning engaging with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities, some of Tanzania’s last remaining hunter-gatherer and pastoralist tribes. Learn about their traditional lifestyles, visit their homes, and witness ancient customs firsthand. Enjoy your packed lunch under the shade of acacia trees, then continue exploring the lakeside or nearby village activities. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Descent

After breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed lunch boxes and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, complete park entry formalities before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the morning exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa, including rhinos, lions, and hippos. Enjoy your packed lunch at a scenic picnic site within the crater. In the afternoon, continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. Arrive at the lodge in time for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner.

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:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Safari in Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast at the lodge, set out with packed lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti. Traverse the wide-open savannah and rocky kopjes in search of lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, and more. The region is rich in wildlife activity year-round and offers excellent photo opportunities. Stop midday at a designated picnic site or under the shade of an acacia tree to enjoy your packed lunch. Continue exploring before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Box, Dinner.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

End Tour in Arusha

After breakfast, check out with packed lunches and begin your journey back to Arusha. Enjoy a final enroute game drive as you exit Serengeti National Park, watching for wildlife along the way. Pass through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an optional short stop for photos or restrooms. Stop for a packed lunch at a picturesque spot before continuing to Arusha. We'll drop you off at your preferred hotel (airport transfers not included), concluding your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.
Meals:Breakfast and Lunch Box.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.