Overview
Experience the quintessential Northern Tanzania safari on this 5-day adventure. Journey through four iconic wildlife destinations, starting with the giant baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, followed by two full nights in the heart of the world-famous Serengeti. Take advantage of an entire day dedicated to exploring the Seronera Valley's rich predator activity before descending into the extinct volcanic caldera of Ngorongoro Crater and finishing among the lush groundwater forests and birdlife of Lake Manyara National Park.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- All park and conservation area entry fees
- All scheduled game drives and safari activities
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional Maasai village visits
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Tips for guides and driver
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu
Your guide will pick you up in Arusha to begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives along the Tarangire River tracking lions, giraffes, zebras, and colorful birdlife. In the late afternoon, head into the nearby highlands of Karatu to check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
Day 2: Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, set out through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the boundless plains of the Central Serengeti. Enjoy scenic game viewing en route as you enter the Seronera Valley, home to resident big cats, large herbivore herds, and diverse wildlife. Arrive at your tented camp in time to unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night under the starry African sky.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day 3: Full Day in Central Serengeti National Park
Dedicate a full day to exploring the savannahs and kopjes of the Central Serengeti. With flexible morning and afternoon game drives, track prides of lions, elusive leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and plains game throughout the Seronera River basin. Pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before returning to camp for an evening by the campfire and dinner.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day 4: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Depart the Serengeti early and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a game drive in one of the world's dense wildlife havens. Search for the endangered black rhino, lions, hippos, flamingos, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Karatu for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Enjoy breakfast before traveling to nearby Lake Manyara National Park. Explore its groundwater forest, spot troops of baboons, look for famous tree-climbing lions, and observe birdlife along the alkaline lake shore. After a game drive and picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha or the airport, where your 5-day safari comes to an end.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Departure (None)
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