5-Day Tanzania Wildlife and Culture

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

Arrival – Transfer to Arusha

Welcome to Arusha, “Geneva of Africa”
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our Safari expert from Ozon Light Tours will meet you and drive you for about an hour to the lodge in Arusha. Along the way, depending on the time you arrive, you will witness some of the locals going about their daily routines; if you spot anything interesting, feel free to ask your guide to stop the car. You will check into the lodge at an ideal time to relax, take a shower, and have dinner. Enjoy your overnight stay in Arusha, the "Geneva of Africa," and prepare for your next day's wildlife and cultural safari.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Crest Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience / Lake Manyara National Park

The day's activities begin with a lovely breakfast at the lodge. Your safari guide will meet you for a briefing, followed by a 2:30-hour drive to Mto wa Mbu. On the journey to Mto wa Mbu, you will pass by some of the surrounding communities; if you spot something fascinating, feel free to inform your guide to stop the vehicle for learning and discovery. If you are looking for a cultural experience, here is the place to go. You will have the opportunity to interact with the local people and learn about their daily life. Around the afternoon, you will enjoy a local meal at one of the restaurants, giving you the opportunity to sample African delectable dishes.
Following lunch, you will go on an afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. The park is home to a diverse range of animals, including hippo, giraffe, zebra, elephant, bushbuck, and baboons. After the wildlife drive, you will be driven to the Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Country Lodge Karatu

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game en route to Serengeti National Park

Today will most likely be a fantastic day!
Today's itinerary begins with breakfast at the lodge, followed by a drive to Serengeti National Park. You will have a chance for game viewing along route to the center of the Serengeti "Seronera" as you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Always keep your camera handy in case you come upon an exceptional glimpse of wildlife or an incredible landscape.
Serengeti National Park has a lot to offer in terms of wildlife, gorgeous sunsets, and incredible endless plains. If you want to go on an exciting African safari, the Serengeti is the place to go. You will drive directly to the camp for a hearty lunch followed by a short break and heading on an afternoon wildlife drive. You will depart the camp ready to explore the Serengeti's center till dusk. After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:

Hippo Trails Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game drive Serengeti Central

Make your aspirations a reality! Today you will get the opportunity to explore the beauty of the Serengeti's endless plains.
You can enhance your Safari experience by going on an optional balloon ride early in the morning. Viewing wildlife from above is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and a fantastic way to discover the Serengeti's grazing fields.
Your day begins with a fantastic breakfast at the lodge, followed by a full-day game drive in the heart of the Serengeti, a great opportunity to experience the Serengeti's endless plains and wildlife. You will have the opportunity to witness a variety of animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and black rhinos. Giraffe, Grant's gazelle, impala, kongoni, topi, and eland are among the other species found. After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Hippo Trails Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

Visit the most magnificent places every day to make the most of your experience.
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is 600 meters deep and 20 kilometers across. It is believed that it originated millions of years ago as a result of the eruption of a huge mountain. The crater is home to resident wildebeest and zebra, as well as lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards. If you're looking for the Big Five, Ngorongoro Crater is the place to go. Lake Magadi draws a variety of bird species, including flamingos and other migrating birds.
You will have your picnic lunch on the crater floor in the afternoon while admiring the stunning scenery of this spectacular place. After lunch, you will go on a brief afternoon game drive to discover other attractions. After the wildlife drive, you will ascend and drive back to Arusha. Depending on your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport once you arrive in Arusha.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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