5 days in Tanzania
Experience a thrilling 5-day safari adventure through Tanzania's iconic parks. Explore the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater. Conclude with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park and a cultural tour of Mto wa Mbu, enjoying expert-guided tours and luxurious accommodations throughout.
Itinerary
Itinerary
Day
1
Exploring Tarangire National Park
Morning/Afternoon: Embark on a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant migration, birdwatching, and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Enjoy the park's stunning scenery and observe animals roaming freely in their natural habitat. Enjoy lunch in the great outdoors.
Evening: Leave the park and drive towards your overnight accommodation.
Day
2
From Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti
Morning: After an early breakfast, embark on a drive to Serengeti National Park, enjoying breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and catching your first glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater. Observe Maasai herders guiding their cattle across the open plains.
Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location. Continue with game drives en route to Serengeti, making your way towards your chosen accommodation for the evening.
Day
3
Exploring the Serengeti
Morning/Afternoon: Embark on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, one of the world's most renowned wildlife sanctuaries. Explore the vast savannah, home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world. Discover the diverse landscape, including short grasses, rocky outcroppings called kopjes, and acacia woodlands.
Evening: Return to your accommodation for a relaxing evening and a sumptuous dinner.
Day
4
Exploring the Ngorongoro Crater
Morning: After breakfast, embark on a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the diverse wildlife of the crater, including elephants, lions, hippos, wildebeest, zebra, gazelles, baboons, and black rhino.
Afternoon: Return to your lodge for the evening.
Day
5
Lake Manyara Safari and Cultural Immersion in Mto wa Mbu Morning
Morning: After breakfast, depart the lodge and head to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the dense forest, known for its tree-climbing lions, and along the shores of the lake, home to pink flamingos, water birds, and hippos. Observe a variety of wildlife in this diverse ecosystem.
Afternoon: Leave the park and enjoy a local lunch in Mto wa Mbu, a bustling farming community located between Manyara and Ngorongoro. Take a short cultural tour of the area before driving back to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel.