5-Day Tanzania Safari with Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari representative. After a brief introduction and safari briefing, you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's renowned northern safari circuit.

Enjoy the scenic drive through local villages and the beautiful landscapes surrounding Arusha. Upon arrival at the lodge, check in and take time to relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy the lodge facilities, relax in the garden, or simply unwind while preparing for the exciting safari adventure ahead.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast (or as per flight arrival time)
Overnight: Njiro Climax Hotel

After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic parks. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, the park offers a unique combination of lush forests, open grasslands, volcanic landscapes, and beautiful alkaline lakes.

Later, continue with a game drive through various habitats where you may encounter giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, waterbucks, and black-and-white colobus monkeys. The Momella Lakes are often adorned with flamingos and other waterbirds, making the park a paradise for bird enthusiasts.

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana

Following breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant population and iconic baobab trees. The journey takes you through Maasai villages and picturesque countryside before arriving at the park.

A full-day game drive awaits as you explore the wildlife-rich Tarangire ecosystem. The Tarangire River serves as a permanent water source, attracting large concentrations of animals, particularly during the dry season. Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, impalas, and a remarkable variety of birdlife.

Overnight: Suricata Boma Lodge

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse park situated at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Enjoy a game drive through the park's lush groundwater forest, open grasslands, and lakeshore habitats. Lake Manyara is known for its large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and abundant birdlife. With a bit of luck, you may spot the park's famous tree-climbing lions resting on acacia branches.

Overnight: Suricata Boma Lodge

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of wildlife within its natural boundaries. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and, if fortunate, the rare black rhinoceros.

Meal: Breakfast and picnic lunch