5 Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari: Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Parks
Mid-Range Safari Tanzania
Embark on a five-day safari that promises an immersive journey through the finest offerings of Tanzania. Prepare to witness awe-inspiring wildlife amidst diverse landscapes - from playful monkeys in the lush forests to lions gracefully perched in trees, elephants traversing through the bush, and an array of animals thriving within the confines of a collapsed volcano.
Key information
- Group safari
- Group size: 2-60 participants
- Starting and ending point: Arusha
- English speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Meet the guides
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Highlights
- 4 game drives
- Chance to see wildebeests, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and birds
- Ride in a pop up roof 4X4 vehicle
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Styles
Accommodation
During the safari, you will stay in various accommodations.
Arusha Planet Lodge
Nestled in the heart of Arusha, Planet Lodge will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape. Their unique African village-style accommodations offer you a peaceful sanctuary where you can unwind and connect with nature.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Massage
- Adjustable air-conditioning
- Everyday cleaning
- Free secure parking
- Laundry Service (Surcharge)
- Breakfast included in the nightly rates
- Scheduled shuttle (Surcharge)
- Copier machine
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24hr front desk service
Program
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a Lion King representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travellers pass through at some stage.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
The guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. You will then drive to Tarangire National Park. This transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After you descend into the crater, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino. You will then transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering at the south of the park.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park - Karatu
The Serengeti is truly spectacular. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lion, cheetah, and leopard. It is a truly life-changing experience. In the afternoon, you will start your journey back to Karatu, hopefully enjoying more wonder on the way.
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park 120 kilometers west of Arusha. Picnic lunch in the park. After your game drive, you will say farewell to your Guide and will be dropped off at a place of your choosing, e.g., Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. They hope you have enjoyed your adventure with Lion King.
About the safari
Your adventure includes a visit to the iconic Serengeti National Park, which is home to an impressive 3,000,000 animals. Brace yourself for countless ‘wow’ moments, and with a touch of luck, you may even encounter the majestic big five. Experience the spectacular beauty of Tanzania.
- Explore the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and the Big Five
- Visit the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife
- Discover Tarangire National Park’s diverse wildlife and unique baobab trees
- Enjoy morning and evening game drives for optimal wildlife viewing
- Experience authentic Maasai culture and local village visits
- Stay in comfortable luxury or midrange accommodations tailored to your preferences
- Benefit from expert guides knowledgeable about Tanzania’s ecosystems and wildlife
- Capture stunning landscapes and wildlife photography opportunities throughout the trip
Guides
Arnold Kessy
Arnold is a passionate digital marketing specialist based in Arusha, Tanzania, with a strong focus on the tourism and safari industry. As the SEO & Digital Manager at Tanzania Beauty Safaris, he leads all online growth strategies, including content marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, and paid campaigns. With a deep understanding of both the digital landscape and the East African travel market, Arnold crafts data-driven campaigns that connect global traveller to authentic safari experiences across Tanzania wildlife.
Location
The safari will take place in Tanzania.
Tarangire National Park
The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago, and it covers an area of 260 square kilometers. The Crater is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent.
Serengeti National Park
It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti's climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope, move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look! The question should really be about the 'best places' to see the animals during a certain time of year. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lion, cheetah and leopard. It is a truly life-changing experience.
Lake Manyara National Park
Everything you will see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary). The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboons and elephants in the park’s thick evergreen forest, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
Food
This package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day of the safari, starting with dinner on day one and ending with lunch on the final day. Tanzania Beauty Safaris is happy to accommodate special dietary needs with prior notice before the arrival date.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
What's included
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- A professional driver or guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All taxes or VAT
- Round-trip airport transfers
What's not included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline 10 USD per person per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport
37 km
Transfer included
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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