6-Day Short Big 5 Lodge Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our driver-guide will transfer you to Arusha City. Located below Mount Meru on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, Arusha has a temperate and comfortable climate. The city is close to many of Tanzania’s greatest attractions and is a major international diplomatic hub. You will be given a briefing about your upcoming safari and your overnight stay will be at the Kibo Palace – BB basis.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Conservation area

After breakfast you will depart at 0800hrs with your naturalist guide for Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches from the base of the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment to its famous soda lake. It is truly one of the most beautiful places in Africa. As you enter the gate, the park is dramatically marked off by lush green vegetation consisting of tall trees emerging from the groundwater forest, which provides a home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. Further down, the forest opens up into woodland, grassland and swamps. Further down lies the soda lake itself, where over 350 species of birds, including the lively flamingo, pelican, sacred ibis, grebe and stork, can be viewed. This park is a bird watcher’s paradise! Manyara is also known for its numerous buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo, large variety of smaller animals, and of course: the very elusive tree-climbing lions, afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation.
Dinner & Overnight at Lodge – Full board.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, depart at 0800hrs and descend into the 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater. Here you will view game on the vast grasslands of the crater floor. The bottom of the crater is dotted with watering-holes, shelters and almost 30,000 animals in an area naturally enclosed by the slopes of the volcano. You will also find the ‘Big Five’: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera in the world and is surrounded by very steep walls rising 610m from the floor. It is considered to be one of the natural wonders of the world and is an amazing haven for wildlife throughout the year due to the permanent availability of grass and water. Late afternoon proceed to Central Serengeti National Park.
Dinner & Overnight Tented Camp or similar – Full Board basis.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast enjoy full game drives through the Serengeti plains. These vast, seemingly unending plains are inhabited during the migration by enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra. There is a great diversity of wildlife here, including lion, leopard, cheetah, impala, buffalo, birds and up to ten thousand elephants. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the Tented Camp or Similar – Full board basis.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Sound of Silence

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, with picnic lunches depart at 0730 hrs for the game viewing in Central Serengeti area
Where the residence cats are available due to the Seronera river which provides water through out the year.
Late afternoon proceed to Karatu area
Dinner & Overnight at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge – Full board basis.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

• Luxury lodge located just outside Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Arusha – Departure

Enjoy your leisurely breakfast at the Hotel
Mid-morning you will be picked up and transferred to Mto wa Mbu village
For a cultural visit with the local women. Learn about their farming and financing groups. You will have local lunch with them and taste the local African food. After lunch, drive back to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.