5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

• Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, which handles domestic flights, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. You will spend the night there while preparing for your safari the next day.

Location: Mount Meru Hotel

Dining: Dinner and breakfast

• Early in the morning, after breakfast, we depart for Lake Manyara National Park, an unspoiled paradise known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The spectacular western cliffs of the Rift Valley form the park's western boundary. To the east lies the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara, which covers much of the park, floods and dries up seasonally, and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains.
  • The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word 'Emanyara', a common plant used to build protective enclosures around farms (boma). The vegetation in the park is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest.
• As you explore the park, you may see giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, elephants, and, if you are lucky, a lion resting in a tree. After lunch and a long game drive, we head to our luxury lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lodge

Meal packages: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• After breakfast, we will make our way to Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arriving at the crater rim, we will be greeted by stunning views of this unspoiled crater, home to the highest density of large game in Africa. Ngorongoro Crater is like a forgotten world; hidden by steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness of vast savannas, acacia forests, lakes, and swamps.
  • The crater was created when a large volcano erupted and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago. It is renowned both for its geological significance and as a nature reserve, home to some of the densest populations of large mammals on the African continent.
• Descending into the crater is an adventure, and once you reach the bottom, you will quickly find yourself among large numbers of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 species of birds. The crater also gives you one of the best chances to see the endangered black rhinoceros, if you are lucky enough to spot it in the open grasslands.
• After a picnic at Ngorongoro, we will climb back up the crater rim and continue with a game drive on the way to Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Lodge

Meal packages: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast grasslands, which allow for amazing wildlife sightings. The Serengeti is the oldest national park in Tanzania and also one of the oldest ecosystems on the planet. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
• While the Serengeti is full of wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its great annual migration. Large numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, move in a yearly pattern in constant search of fresh pasture. The exact timing of the migration depends entirely on the amount of rainfall each year. After the picnic, we set off on a game drive through the endless plains of the Serengeti towards Karatu, arriving in time for dinner.

Accommodation: Lodge

Meal packages: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

• After breakfast, we depart for our final destination, Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River that flows through it. This 'River of Warthog' is the only water source for wildlife in the area during the dry season. In many places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia forests, and lush underground forests.
• The park is popular for its elephant families, which can often be seen gathering by the river. You may also see giraffes, bush dogs, and hares. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more bird species breeding in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. After a long game drive, we return to Arusha, marking the end of our adventure.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch