5 Days / 4 Nights – Essence of Tanzania Safari
Description
Explore the wild soul of Tanzania on this compact yet immersive safari adventure through three of the country’s most iconic parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire.
Tour Highlights
🌄 Witness dramatic landscapes and wildlife in Serengeti National Park
🦏 Explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
🐘 Enjoy close encounters with elephants in Tarangire National Park
🛏️ Flexible accommodation options to suit every travel style
🚙 Private safari vehicle and professional guide for a personalized experience
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Destination: Tarangire
Activity: Game Drive
After breakfast, meet your guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. Famed for its towering baobab trees and massive herds of elephants, Tarangire also hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a full-day safari before heading to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation (near Tarangire or Lake Manyara):
Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Budget: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Game Drive En Route
After breakfast, begin your journey to the iconic Serengeti, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game viewing on the way, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive in the wildlife-rich central region (Seronera).
Accommodation:
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Serengeti
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Into Wild Africa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti
Destination: Serengeti
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Today is a full day to explore the vast plains of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you might witness the Great Migration or focus on resident wildlife like lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and more.
Same accommodation as Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Activity: Crater Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive. This caldera is a natural wildlife sanctuary and home to the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
Accommodation (Crater Rim or Karatu):
Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge / Country Lodge
Budget: Rhino Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Return to Arusha / Departure
Destination: Arusha / Airport
Activity: Transfer to Arusha or Airport
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for lunch (optional, depending on flight schedule) and then transfer to the airport for your international flight or next destination.
Accommodation: Not Included
Meals: Breakfast
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Cultural tour at Lake Eyasi
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 5 Days /4 Night
- Best Time to Visit: June to October December to March
- Group Size: Any