About this Tour
You will discover and explore the four most famous national parks in Northern Tanzania during this safari, the best destination for a safari. Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Our professional guide will drive you in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
(We can add/customize anything based on your requirements as well)
ROUTE MAP
DURATION
6 Days / 5 Nights
DESTINATIONS
Arusha
Lake Manyara
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park
Tanzania
Start
Day 1
Day 2-3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
End
Arusha
Lake Manyara
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire
Arusha
HOW TO GET HERE
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Our team of highly experienced travel experts can offer advice and make recommendations on international flights however clients have to book their own flights
Closest International Airport is Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), which is 50KM from Arusha. You can also fly to Arusha Domestic Airport (ARK) via Dar es Salaam Airport (DAR) or Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ).
A transfer from and back to the airport can be included with an extra cost
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
HIGHLIGHTS
TOUR FEATURES
Budget to Luxury Range Tours
This tour uses budget to luxury lodges and tented camps
Can start any day
If availability is permitted, this tour can start on any day
No minimum age
Recommend age is 2 years and above
Can be customized
You can request for minor changes in the accomodations nd destinations of this tour
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others
Suitable for all group size
This tour can be recommended for all group sizes. ( Solo traveler to Big groups)
ACTIVITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
Activities
Safari Game Drives are Included for this tour
Game drives
Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around
Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Transportation
A transfer from and back to the airport is not included. But it can be opted with extra cost
Arrival at Arusha
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK | RIFT VALLEY
Pick up from Hotel you will be staying in Arusha or from the JRO airport in the morning and the drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located 126km southwest of Arusha. More than 350 bird species have been observed on the lake. Another beautiful thing about Lake Manyara National park is the tree-climbing lions. However, spotting them is a game of luck. Picnic Lunch will be carried to save time and reach Manyara to do the Game Drives till evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the chosen accommodation.
Main Destination:
Manyara National Park
Best weather: June to October
Peak Season: June to October
Best time to visit: February to July
Most Popular for: Flamingoes
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | WHERE THE BIG FIVE ROAM
Wake up early morning, have breakfast, and depart to Serengeti National Park. It's about 3-4 hours of nongame viewing drive to Central Serengeti with packed lunch via Ngorongoro. On arrival, you will be doing late afternoon game drives till the park closes, trying your luck for Big 5, then heading to camp/lodge for the overnight stay with dinner.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best weather: June to October
High Season: June to October
Best time to visit: Year Around (Except April and May)
Most Popular for: Lions
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | ON THE ENDLESS PLAINS
Wake up early morning and have breakfast in the camp/lodge and depart on the stunning drives in Central Serengeti with Packed lunch from accommodation to witness great herds of buffalo, elephant and giraffe, and thousands upon thousands of eland, topi, Kongoni, impala, and Grant's gazelle. Golden-maned lion prides feast on the abundance of plain grazers. Solitary leopards haunt the acacia trees lining the Seronera River, while a high density of cheetahs prowl the southeastern plains. Game Drives till evening and return to camp/lodge for dinner and overnight rest.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best weather: June to October
High Season: June to October
Best time to visit: Year Around (Except April and May)
Most Popular for: Wildebeest Migration
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK | UNTAMED VISTAS
Wake up early morning, have a good breakfast, and depart Serengeti with checkout from the accommodation. You will have an en-route game drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The morning game drives in Serengeti, spotting as many animals, including Big 5 and other wildlife. Then you will be heading towards Ngorongoro. Staying overnight in Karatu/on Ngorongoro crater (depends on your preference of accommodation). Dinner and overnight rest for exploring the crater tomorrow.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Best weather: June to October
High Season: June to October
Best time to visit: Year Around (Except April and May)
Most Popular for: Buffalo
Meals: Breakfast Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
NGORONGORO CRATER | AMPHITHEATER OF ANIMALS
With early departure after breakfast, depart to Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend into the crater for 6 hours of game viewing with a picnic lunch. Here you can see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the big five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake and enjoy viewing a variety of birdlife. Ascend the crater, which is a 2000ft deep crater, to depart to Tarangire. You can have a 5 hours crater tour and 30 min each to descend and ascend. Dinner and overnight at your choice of accommodation.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best weather: June to October
High Season: June to October
Best time to visit: Year Around
Most Popular for: Rhinos
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK | A LESSON IN LOCAL CUISINE
Tarangire is outstanding seasonally for wildlife. You will be departing for game drives in Tarangire NP with a picnic lunch. In the Dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for migratory animals such as Elephants, wildebeest, zebra, common eland, hartebeest, gazelle, and buffalo, which there are more than you can imagine. The lions are quite easily spotted at this time, as well. Depart to Arusha after the game drives. END OF OUR SERVICES
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best weather: June to October
High Season: June to October
Best time to visit: Year Around (Except April and May)
Most Popular for: Elephants
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
End at Arusha
ACCOMODATIONS
There are no accommodations on Day 6.
Check out the accommodations for Day 1 here.
INCLUSIONS
Return transfers from Arusha
Game drives in 4x4 Land Cruiser with popup roof
Accommodations
2 Liter Drinking Water per person every day while on Safari
All Meals as mentioned above
Services of English speaking Professional Guide/Driver
All park entrance fees
All game drives and activities as mentioned
Statutory taxes
EXCLUSIONS
VISA charges
International Air Fare
Domestic Flights
Gratitude (tipping for safari guide)
Personal Insurance
Alcoholic & Soft drinks
Balloon safari
Masai Village Visit
Hotel in Arusha