5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari Adventure and Culture

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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your guide will warmly welcome you. Drive 55 km (about 1 hour) to Venice Hotel. After check-in, relax and unwind after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, explore Arusha’s cultural sites, including local markets, museums, and coffee farms. Enjoy a delicious dinner and get a safari briefing from your guide to prepare for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Venice Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, drive 120 km (about 2.5 hours) to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Embark on thrilling game drives across diverse landscapes, from savannah plains to seasonal swamps. Spot lions, leopards, giraffes, and antelopes. Bird enthusiasts will marvel at over 500 species, including colorful rollers and majestic raptors. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing the adventure. Overnight at Eileen's Trees Inn in Karatu.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive 200 km (about 5 hours with game stops) to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the 600-meter-deep caldera for a spectacular game drive. Encounter the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, and leopards—along with zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos near Lake Magadi. After a picnic lunch in the crater, continue to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy stunning savannah views en route to Moyo Tented Camp, where you’ll have dinner and an overnight stay.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park – Karatu

Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains, famous for its abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Begin with an early morning game drive to spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas hunting in the cool morning hours. Traverse the iconic savannahs, home to countless wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Visit rocky kopjes, which often shelter lion prides. After a full day of exploration, drive to Eileen's Trees Inn in Karatu for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Tribe – Arusha

After an early breakfast, drive 160 km (about 4 hours) to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe community. Participate in a cultural experience with the Hadzabe, one of Africa's last hunter-gatherer community. Learn traditional survival skills like hunting, tracking, and fire-making. Visit the Datoga community to observe blacksmithing techniques. After an enriching cultural encounter, drive 220 km (about 6 hours) back to Arusha for an airport transfer or hotel drop-off. Safari ends.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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