5 Day Best of Northern Tanzania Breathtaking Safari
Breathtaking Safari in Tanzania
This 5-day safari takes you through Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the dramatic Great Migration, spot the Big Five, and explore breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy thrilling game drives led by expert guides in diverse ecosystems. An unforgettable adventure for nature and wildlife lovers.
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this
- Minimum group size: 2 persons
- Maximum group size: 6 persons
- Children policy: Children are allowed as participants starting from two years old. Participating children need to be supervised under the age of five.
- Starting point and ending point: Arusha
- English, French, German, Italian speaking guide
- All park fees are included for non-residents
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Highlights
- Explore Four Iconic Parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Witness the Great Migration – See thousands of wildebeest and zebras on their dramatic journey across the Serengeti (seasonal)
- Big Five Safari spot lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos in their natural habitat
- Scenic Ngorongoro Crater discover a wildlife-packed volcanic caldera, one of Africa’s natural wonders
- Elephant Paradise in Tarangire observe massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in this stunning park
- Tree-Climbing Lions visit Lake Manyara, famous for its rare lions that rest in the treetops
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Marera Valley Lodge
Marera Valley Lodge, located near the lush landscapes of Karatu and en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offers a tranquil retreat with a touch of modern luxury. Surrounded by rolling hills, coffee farms, and rich vegetation, this lodge provides the ideal base for exploring the stunning highlands of Tanzania. With exceptional hospitality, spacious accommodations, and breathtaking views, Marera Valley Lodge creates an unforgettable experience for all its guests.
Each chalet-style room is elegantly designed with en-suite bathrooms, private verandas, and cozy fireplaces, offering the perfect blend of comfort and style. Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and enjoy your morning coffee with panoramic views of the valley.
- Accommodation Level: Mid-luxury
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Daily housekeeping services
- Breakfast buffet
- Restaurant serving local and international cuisine
- Bar and lounge
- Coffee farm tours
- Guided nature walks
- Cultural visits to nearby villages
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp
Ang'ata Camp, offers a luxurious yet authentic safari experience. With its intimate and serene setting, this is the perfect retreat for nature enthusiasts who want to explore Tanzania's pristine wilderness without sacrificing comfort. Featuring premium tented accommodations and exceptional service, Ang'ata Safari Camp ensures every guest enjoys a truly unforgettable adventure.
The spacious tents are elegantly furnished with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and comfortable beds to ensure restful nights after thrilling safari days. Waking up to the enchanting sounds of nature and the breathtaking beauty of your surroundings sets the tone for an incredible day of exploration.
- Accommodation Level: Mid-luxury
Facilities
- Airstrip transfers
- Daily housekeeping services
- Breakfast buffet
- Walking safari
- Extra bed options
- On-site restaurant
- Coffee lounge
- Bush dinners
- Bush breakfasts
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, situated in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, offers an authentic safari experience with a touch of elegance. Surrounded by the vast plains and abundant wildlife of this iconic park, the camp serves as an ideal base for exploring the wonders of the Serengeti, including the world-famous Great Migration. Combining traditional charm with modern comfort, Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp promises an unforgettable stay.
The camp features spacious canvas tents equipped with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and private verandas where guests can soak in the beauty of the Serengeti. After a day of thrilling game drives, unwind in the comfort of your luxurious tent, listening to the sounds of the African bush.
- Accommodation Level: Mid-Luxury
Facilities
- Airstrip transfers
- Daily housekeeping services
- Breakfast buffet
- On-site restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Bush dinners
- Walking safaris
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Bush breakfasts
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages
Program
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Leave Arusha town soon for Tarangire National Park. Lured by its winding river in the dry season, herds of animals pour into this park which boasts the highest recorded number of breeding species for any habitat in the world. The park boasts a huge elephant population. Rolling hills and an open savanna dotted with the majestic upside down baobab trees, believed by the Maasai to be the first tree of creation, offer a picturesque background.
Dinner and overnight will be at Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 2: Marera - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, set off to Serengeti National Park with an optional tour of Olduvai Gorge. Serengeti National Park is truly Tanzania’s best-known park. It contains up to three million large animals. Wildebeests, zebras, and Thomson gazelles make their continental migration in search of greener pastures within the endless plains of the Serengeti. The immensity of these plains is truly overwhelming.
Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy an early morning game drive, when the wildlife is most active. After breakfast, continue game viewing until lunchtime. Lunch will be followed by a drive to Ngorongoro Crater with an optional tour of Olduvai Gorge.
Dinner and overnight will be at Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp .
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, descend down the crater pass through a dense green canopy of forest and hold your breath. The entire world is laid out below in the largest perfect caldera. The 11 miles (18 kilometers) wide crater has been compared with the Garden of Eden, with its swamps, lakes, rivers, hills, and its prolific animal kingdom. The exhilarating drive from the crater rim down 2.000 feet into the crater is truly unforgettable.
Later in the afternoon, you will ascend to and driver for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. The park offers dramatic views over lush groundwater-fed forests and the stunning Lake Manyara. The forests are thick with mahogany, sausage trees, star grass, and other impressive varieties of flora. Wildlife is abundant, with over 380 species of birds. You can also experience a canoe trip on the hippo-filled lake. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Arusha.
Safari Vehicle Features
- Pop-Up Roof: Enjoy unobstructed views for wildlife spotting and photography
- Guaranteed Window Seat: Every guest is ensured a window seat for a clear and comfortable view
- Onboard Charging Ports: Keep your devices powered throughout your safari adventure
- Built-In Refrigerator: Stay refreshed with cold drinks during your game drives
- Radio Communication: Reliable radio system for seamless coordination during the trip
- Expert English-Speaking Guide: Travel with a professional guide fluent in English, ensuring an engaging and informative experience
- Durable 4x4 Drive: A robust vehicle equipped to handle all terrain for a smooth and safe journey
The expense of a group safari
- Limited Flexibility: Itineraries are fixed, leaving little room for personal preferences or changes
- Pace Restrictions: The group must move at the same pace, which might not suit everyone
- Diverse Interests: Different travelers may have varying interests
- Shared Wildlife Viewing: Time at sightings may be limited to accommodate everyone
- Less Privacy: Traveling with a group means reduced personal space and quiet moments
- Waiting Times: Delays can occur as the group waits for others to get ready or finish activities
Why Book with Kili slope Tours and Safaris
- Exceptional service: Experience unmatched hospitality and personalized attention to detail
- Expert local knowledge: Benefit from our deep understanding of Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes
- Tailored adventures: Enjoy customizable itineraries designed to suit your interests and travel needs
- Reliable and safe: Travel with confidence in our well-maintained vehicles and with professional guides
- Affordable packages: Get the best value for your money with competitive rates and comprehensive packages
- Sustainable travel: Support responsible tourism that respects nature and uplifts local communities
- Maximum of 6 people in a group
Choose Kili slope Tours and Safaris for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tanzania!
Included excursions
A professional driver/guide who speaks fluently English
All activities
All meals (3 meals a day)
All Park Entry fees or Admissions to the Park
All transportation Roundtrip airport transfers
All Government imposed taxes/VAT
Unlimited drinking water during your tour
Free day tour on request
Guides
David Maro
Mr. David Maro is the CEO and founder of Kili Slope Tours And Safaris Ltd. Mr. David Maro is a very experienced driver-guide and has been in the business for more than 15 years. He worked with various tour companies before opening Kili Slope Tours and Safaris and has guided through nearly all of the National Park Circuits in Tanzania. Fluent in Swahili and English, David is highly knowledgeable about birds, and general flora and fauna and offers a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience.
Location
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect.
The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and the forested valley slopes.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater was once a gigantic volcano. It is the largest intact caldera in the world. The Ngorongoro crater is a deep, volcanic caldera a breathtaking natural wonder. Before it erupted, it would have been higher than Mt Kilimanjaro.
Today, long since having collapsed and eroded, it is an extensive highland area with 600 meters deep Ngorongoro Crater. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.
- Accomodation: Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is the most ancient and immensely famous park. Serengeti is hugely known for its annual migration. You can witness around six million hooves keep on hitting the open plains. There are also sights such as 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, 200,000 zebra coming together along with the wildebeests' trek to feed on grassland.
It is really hard to confine the attractions of Serengeti to migration alone. Enjoy sparkling game-viewing experience in Africa, Serengeti national park tours is the place to go. There are numerous Grants gazelle, impala, kongoni, topi, elands, giraffes, small groups of elephants, large herds of buffalo and many more.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania. The national park is at Manyara Region. The name originates from Tarangire river that crosses in the park. The only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.
Dry season animals migrate to Tarangire National Park from Manyara National Park. The landscape and vegetation are incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else in the northern parks. The hilly landscape has vast numbers of Baobab trees, dense bush and high grasses.
Food
During this safari, breakfast lunch, and dinner are served daily. Water will be provided throughout the safari.
Upon booking with Kili Slope Tours and Safaris you must indicate any dietary preference or restriction or any specific request you might have such as vegan and vegetarian diets.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
Things to do (optional)
- Mount Meru waterfall and hiking
- Chemka hot springs
- Visit Maasai market
- Cultural heritage center
- Walking safari in Arusha national park
- Visit Materuni waterfalls, Kilimanjaro's biggest waterfalls
- Coffee plantations tour
- Other services provided on request of the customer
Spa treatments
Kili Slope Tours invites you to ask about Spa and Salon
%Enjoy spa treatments while on safari; a city spa breakaway; or a wellness weekend in the country you will find spa and beauty treatments that suit your needs
You can enjoy different treatment as
- Waxing
- Microblading
- Pedicure / Manicure
- Diamond peel
- Foot spa
- Body scrub
- Diamond microdermabrasion
- Hair care & style
Your therapeutic massage is tailored to help you address your specific wellness needs for a highly targeted, personalized massage every time
- Swedish massage
- Hotstone massage
- Aromatherapy massage
- Deep tissue
- Sport massage
- Head and shoulder massage
- combination massage
- Reflexology
- Couples massage
- Shiatsu massage
- Prenatal massage
- Ventosa massage
- Back massage
What's included
- 4 game drives and other activities (unless labeled as optional)
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- Pop up roof 4x4 land cruiser
- A professional driver / guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All taxes and V.A.T.
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Water (one and a half liters per day)
- 4 nights accommodation
What's not included
- International flights
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees)
- Tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Arusha Airport
80 km
Transfer included
Kilimanjaro International Airport
122 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). Transfers from and to these airports are included. Kili Slope Tours and Safaris will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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