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Overview
The 5 days safari in Tanzania starts and ends back at Arusha town which is the base town for all the safaris that we offer in the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. On this safari you get to visit all the most famous parks in the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit namely; Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater as well as the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park.
What's included
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
Park fees
All Taxes/VAT
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
A professional driver/guide
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival Day - Arusha
Tarangire National Park
8h
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your transfer driver, meet and greet the being transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
10h
Today you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is another jewel in the Northern Tanzanian Circuit. Surrounded by Maasai Steppes and the Lakes of the Great Rift Valley, it has sprawling grasslands dotted with majestic Baobabs, swamps, woodlands, and charming hills. The river Tarangire that flows through it throughout the year attracts herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, and many other species along with flocks of birds.
During the dry season spotting wildlife will be quite easy as vegetation will be dried up which improves visibility and an abundance of animals could be found near water bodies.
Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
9h
Drive to the famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.
You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.
Being Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park it is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime experience.
You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti National Park for game drive.
Enjoy a full day game drive in the Serengeti National Park. This region is humming with wildlife. The area possesses a variety of habitat, ranging from swamps and rivers to kopjes and thick woodlands, which in turn nurture a variety of fauna. In fact, a particular Simba Kopje here is the very kopje that inspired the Pride Rock seen in Disney’s The Lion King!
On a full day game drive experience the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist in harmony. This Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing with an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
At the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.
Later, drive to Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Cultural Tour at Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi
8h
After breakfast, you will meet your local guide and together, meet the Hadzabe Bush People and Datoga Tribe. Join them as they go about their daily activities such as hunting and gathering. You will visit the area where they collect fruit and roots and find water during the dry season as well as visit the caves they call home.
After lunch you will return drive to Arusha Area for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Departure - Arusha
Arusha
2h
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for an outbound flight.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
