Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- 5 days camping safari
Overview
Go on a 5-day safari through some of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, starting from Arusha and exploring Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. The safari will take you around The Ngorongoro Crater which is also known as the Garden of Eden where you will be able to see black rhinos and Tarangire National Park National home of elephants baobab trees, climbing trees pythons, lions, leopards, and other animals. This adventure promises spectacular wildlife sightings and breathtaking landscapes.
After breakfast, you will meet with a safari representative for a briefing before going on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. En route, enjoy scenic views of grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and herds of cattle managed by the nomadic Maasai people.
Upon arrival at Tarangire, explore the park’s highlights, including its iconic baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the largest concentration of African elephants. Look out for lions, leopards, and cheetahs as well. After a picnic lunch, continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Distance: 150 km
- Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
- Transport: 4WD Custom Safari Vehicle
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: Twiga Campsite
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive approximately two hours to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is a photographer’s paradise and renowned for its exceptional game viewing opportunities. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which are often seen lounging in acacia trees, providing unique photographic moments.
Bird-watchers will be thrilled by the diverse avian life, including large flocks of flamingos, soaring birds of prey, and the vividly colored lilac-breasted roller. After a full day of exploration, return to Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Distance: 150 km
- Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
- Transport: 4WD Custom Safari Vehicle
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: Twiga Campsite
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park. The drive, which takes approximately six hours, passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, providing views of the Ngorongoro Crater along the way. Depending on wildlife sightings, you may encounter high concentrations of game on the southern plains and have a chance to stop at the Ndutu area if time permits.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before continuing to your Serengeti campsite. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive before settling into your accommodation for the evening.
- Distance: 243 km
- Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
- Transport: 4WD Custom Safari Vehicle
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: Serengeti Campsites
After breakfast, set out for an early morning game drive with a packed lunch, from 08:00 to 14:30. Following the game drive, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife viewing en route. Arrive at Ngorongoro Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Distance: 135 km
- Game viewing time: 6-7 hours
- Transport: 4WD Custom Safari Vehicle
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Campsite
After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a day of wildlife viewing. Enjoy lunch at the base of the crater. As one of the Eight Wonders of the World, Ngorongoro Crater is a crucial sanctuary for diverse wildlife. You’ll commonly see large herds of elephants, the vulnerable black rhinos, wildebeests, zebras, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, hippos, African buffaloes, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, jackals, and nearly 400 species of birds.
After your crater tour, transfer back to Arusha town or directly to the airport.
- Distance: 185 km
- Game viewing time: 5-6 hours
- Transport: 4WD Custom Safari Vehicle
Climbing Cost
- Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Transfer to a hotel in Arusha and back to the airport
- Accommodation before and after safari
- All Accommodations in lodges on safari
- Three meals per day on safari
- First aid kit
- Service of an English speaking driver-guide
- Transport in 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Driver's Salary and allowances
- Park fees for vehicle and driver
- Game drives as per the Itinerary
- Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
- Government taxes
- Flights
- Visa fee
- Laundry Services
- Travel Insurance
- Tips to your safari guide