5-Day Explore Big 5 Safari Ngorongoro & Serengeti

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha Town-Lake Manyara National Park-Karatu

Your driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden gems. The park is situated by the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley and offers unique experiences such as spotting tree-climbing lions, observing flamingos on the lake shore, and witnessing the ground hornbill and crested eagle thriving in the wild. During the safari, you will enjoy a picnic-packed lunch in the bush before arriving at the lodge for early evening relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

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:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu-Serengeti National Park

Let's start the day with an early breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro conservation Area. This park has been voted as Africa's Best and is home to the Big 5 and the world-famous Annual Migration. It is the last great concentration of large animals in the world, and the surrounding landscape is stunning. You'll see short-grassy savannah studded with rocky outcrops, known as kopjes, which are the favorite hunt of the Serengeti’s leopards. We will arrive at the lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at Matawi Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Matawi Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Pak Full Day Migration Discovery

Join an optional excursion to experience the breathtaking Luxury Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari. The excursion begins early at 5:00 a.m. During the hot air balloon ride, you will witness the stunning sunrise and enjoy a bird's eye view of the Serengeti plains. After the safari, indulge in a Champagne Bush Breakfast and celebrate the experience. Explore the Mara River area and spend the entire day on game drives. Witness the unpredictable and thrilling annual migration of majestic animals. As the day comes to an end, relax under the stars before returning to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Matawi Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Matawi Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater-Full Day Game Drive

After breakfast, we will start our game drive en-route in Serengeti National Park towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater Floor, which was formed naturally from a volcanic eruption. This crater is home to a diverse range of wildlife species and is a wonderful haven. We will spend the day on a safari, enjoying a picnic-packed lunch by the hippo pool. After lunch, we will ascend the Crater and head to the Lodge where you can relax, have dinner, and stay overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu-Tarangire National Park-Arusha Town

We are bidding farewell to the Tanzania Wilderness! After having breakfast, we will drive to Tarangire National Park. Once we complete the formalities at the park gate, we will head out on a game drive with a picnic lunch box. Having a chance to see all big four e.g. Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, Leopard and many other wild animals like Hippos, Zebras, Wildebeests, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Thomson Gazelles just to mention a few. Tarangire National Park its wild paradise you will be able to see thousands of wild animals and also many big groups of Elephants. After lunch, we will return to Arusha, marking the end of our Safari. This will also be the end of our service.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.