5 Days - Tanzania Safari Adventure

Overview

This 5-day journey takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Guided by an experienced safari expert, you’ll witness the Big Five and many other incredible animals in their natural habitat.

Your safari includes a private 4x4 jeep, equipped with mineral water, snacks, binoculars, and power sockets for your comfort. Stay in carefully selected lodges and camps on a full-board basis, ensuring a seamless and authentic safari experience.

From sweeping savannahs to dramatic crater landscapes, this safari offers unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery every step of the way.

Tour Profile

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Duration:
5 Days & 4 Nights
Starting Price:
$1,850 USD per Person
Destinations:
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Arusha City
Trip Style:
Private tour
Min. Pax:
2 People

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your lodge, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch boxes packed for the day. Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds and striking landscapes that range from golden savannahs to seasonal swamps, all nourished by the Tarangire River. During your game drive, keep an eye out for lions stalking their prey, graceful giraffes, and leopards lounging in the treetops. After a full day of wildlife viewing, you’ll return to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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Meal Plan:

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll depart for Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying a game drive en route with picnic lunch boxes provided. Lake Manyara is renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions, often seen lounging on the branches above. The park is also home to large troops of baboons, frequently spotted along the forested roads as you enter the reserve. With its diverse ecosystems, from lush groundwater forests to the sparkling alkaline lake, Manyara offers an excellent mix of wildlife and scenery. In the late afternoon, you’ll continue to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Meal Plan:

Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, set out on a thrilling game drive in Serengeti National Park, enjoying a packed lunch at a scenic spot within the park. The afternoon continues with more wildlife viewing before you return to your camp for relaxation and dinner. Serengeti National Park is famous for its spectacular herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes during the great migration. You’ll also have the chance to spot resident predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they navigate the circle of life, making every moment in the park unforgettable.

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Meal Plan:

Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Karatu

After enjoying breakfast, you’ll set out for Lake Manyara National Park, with a game drive along the way and picnic lunch boxes provided. The park is well-known for its tree-climbing lions, often spotted resting on branches. It is also home to large groups of baboons, which can frequently be seen along the forested roads from the moment you enter the reserve.

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Meal Plan:

Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha for departure

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world and home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Expect to see around 30,000 large mammals year-round, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and cheetahs, along with a diverse variety of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. After your morning of wildlife viewing, you’ll travel back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.

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Destination:

Accommodation:

No Accommodation

Meal Plan:

Half Board (Breakfast & Lunch)

Inclusions & Exclusions

This Tour Includes:

Park fees

All accommodations

All transportations

VAT & Other Taxes

All meals listed in this program

Drinking water & other cold beverages

This Does Not Include:

All international flights

Other accommodations not mentioned

Tips & Gratituites

Souvenirs, Visas & items of personal nature

This Tour May Include:

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Night Safari Game Drives

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Hot Air Balloon Safaris

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Safari Game Drives

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