Day 01
Arrival and Safari in Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast at the hotel, you leave early for Tarangire National Park.
Dinner and overnight are at Hhando Lodge.
Tanzania · Safari
5-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro and Manyara
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Witness roaming herds in Tarangire
- 02 Drive through Serengeti's endless plains and the wildlife-rich Seronera area
- 03 Descend 2,000 ft. into Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing
- 04 Spot tree-climbing lions and thousands of flamingos at Lake Manyara
- 05 Explore Tanzania's iconic parks and conservation areas in one safari
Embark on an exhilarating 5-day safari through Tanzania's iconic national parks and conservation areas. Explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, encountering a rich array of wildlife, from majestic lions to graceful elephants. Conclude your adventure with a captivating expedition through the lush greenery of Lake Manyara, renowned for its abundant flora and fauna.
Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
5 Days
Tour type
Private
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Yes
Cities
Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Journey to Serengeti via Karatu and Ngorongoro
- After breakfast, we head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
- We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park.
- We arrive in time for lunch at Nabi Gate and enjoy a late 2-hour afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Dinner and overnight are at Into the Wild Camp.
Day 03
Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro
- After a relaxing morning and an early lunch, you will have an early morning game drive in Serengeti.
- Later, return to the camp for brunch and a hot lunch. Afterward, continue with a game drive as you make your way out of Serengeti to proceed to Ngorongoro.
- Today, you will enjoy game viewing en route from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater.
- You will arrive at Ngorongoro Crater late in the evening, where the night will be spent on the crater rim.
Dinner and overnight will be at Empalakai Camp.
Day 04
Ngorongoro Crater Game Viewing
- Early in the morning, equipped with a picnic lunch, we descend 2,000 ft. down to the crater floor by 4x4 vehicle for 5-6 hours of game viewing.
- Let's explore this Garden of Eden. Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic crater.
- Late in the afternoon, we drive you directly to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Bougainvillea Lodge.
Day 05
Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha
- The trip starts just after breakfast; it is about 40 minutes from the lodge to the park gate.
- After the completion of formalities, we proceed with a game drive into this park, which is very famous for its lush green foliage, varied bird life, tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, wildebeests, baboons, thousands of flamingos that inhabit the lakeshore, and many others.
- We have a picnic lunch and continue with the game drive until late evening.
- Drive to Arusha Town.
Where this trip takes you
Tarangire National Park elephant-studded plains, Serengeti National Park endless grasslands, Ngorongoro Crater floor, Lake Manyara lakeshore and flamingos
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities (unless labelled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
- Camping equipment
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
- All taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (on all days)
- Sleeping bag
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and park fees
- Accommodation before and at the end of the tour
What's Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
What to bring
- Clothes
- A warm sweater, as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes
- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- Tarangire National Park is the third largest park in Tanzania.
- The baobab trees are one of the other highlights of Tarangire.
- It is characterised by the vast herds of elephants that can be encountered in this park.
- The Tarangire River flows all year round and is the park's lifeblood.
- Many animals, predators and prey alike, gather around the river, where you can enjoy excellent game viewing.
- The Seronera area features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source and attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species.
- Our driver and cook will load everything on top of our safari jeep.
- There is rich pasture, swamps, forest, and permanent water on the crater floor, so the wildlife here is diverse and numerous.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.
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