5-Day Taste of Tanzanian Wilderness Safari

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

Game drive in Arusha National Park

Active Planet Safaris begins with a pick-up from your Arusha hotel or airport. Head to Arusha National Park with picnic lunches in tow. Nestled around Mount Meru, the park offers diverse landscapes and a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, Cape buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and flamingos. While it’s smaller compared to other northern Tanzania parks, it provides unique game-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the stunning scenery, then continue your safari until early afternoon. By 4:30 pm, you'll exit the park and return to your hotel for relaxation, dining, and swimming, reflecting on the day’s experiences.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha (Standard Room)

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, check out from your Arusha hotel and travel to Tarangire National Park with. Located in the Manyara region, Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and the Tarangire River, which serves as a vital water source during the dry season. As the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania, covering 2,600 square kilometers, it features a unique, arid landscape that’s even drier than the Serengeti.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Following an early breakfast, you'll journey to the Ngorongoro Crater with Active Planet Safaris for an immersive tour, including a picnic lunch. As the world’s largest caldera, Ngorongoro features diverse landscapes, including grasslands, forests, and swamps, and is shared by the Maasai and their cattle. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978, it’s renowned for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five—elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino—and the impressive herds of wildebeest and zebra during migration. Enjoy a peaceful lunch within the crater's serene environment before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, return to your lodge to relax, dine, swim, and reflect on the day's unforgettable experiences.

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:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

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

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Visit to Lake Eyasi and the Hadzabe community

After breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi known for its expansive beauty and often a highlight for travelers. This lake is home to the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania's last hunter-gatherer societies. Visit a Hadzabe community to witness their traditional lifestyle and cultural practices firsthand. The Hadzabe's way of life is under constant threat, so guests are encouraged to approach this unique experience with sensitivity and respect. Observe their traditional hunting and foraging techniques, and gain insight into their daily existence. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the serene landscape of Lake Eyasi before returning to your lodge in the afternoon.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive in Lake Manyara NP

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunches in tow. This park, renowned for its diverse ecosystems, features groundwater forests, bush plains, baobab-clad cliffs, and algae-streaked hot springs, all within a compact area. It’s a birdwatcher's paradise, with thousands of pink flamingos gracing the lakeshore, and offers fantastic wildlife viewing, including elephants, tree-climbing lions, buffaloes, leopards, gazelles, baboons, and hyenas. Enjoy a midday lunch amidst the park's stunning scenery. Afterward, continue your game drive before heading back to Arusha for drop-off at your lodge or the airport.

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:

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.