5 Days Tanzania Safari
This program is designed for a full 5 day game drive, one day of which you will spend in the Tarangire, then in Ngorongoro and three days in the Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is considered a treasure of the world’s wildlife. The unique climatic conditions allow you to enjoy the incredible scenery; you’ll be able to see resting lions, the secretive leopard and graceful antelopes. The advantage of this itinerary is that it gives more chances to see the rare representatives of the African fauna: pythons, gemsboks, elands, servals, caracals, secretary birds, crocodiles, black rhinos and many others.
5 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast your guide will pick you from hotel lobby and drive you to Tarangire National park, the is the elephant Sanctuary, the giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late afternoon you will drive to your accommodation inside the park for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Safari lodge/Hotel with ensuite bathroom.
- Meal plan: Full Board.
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park:
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
- Accommodation: Safari lodge/Hotel with ensuite bathroom.
- Meal plan: Full Board.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park Full Day
A full day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. Your guide will take you to the best spots to observe the wildlife. Elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, topi, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and many more can be seen in this large national park. Especially in the Seronera Valley you will be able to experience fantastic game viewing all year round. The Serengeti is home to the largest animal migration on the planet.
Optional Serengeti Balloon: Prepare for a 4 am wakeup call so that you can fully enjoy your sunrise hot air balloon safari, Enjoy an incredible Safari from The Sky over the Serengeti National Park, boosting enchanting scenery and uninterrupted views as you embark on an extraordinary adventure. Special arrangements are made for you to depart before the break of dawn. This gives you a rare chance to experience the awakening of the surrounding wildlife and a wonderful sunrise. With amazing opportunities for stunning photographic moments, this miraculous glide over the Serengeti ecosystem allows you to absorb the magnitude of the size of the park. Planned take-off is at dawn – 6am. The flight depends mostly on the weather and the wind, thus varies from day to day, but generally it is an hour’s flight. Once you land, our ground team will escort you to your breakfast area where you will commemorate this special event with a hearty breakfast amidst the wild ambiance.
- Accommodation: Safari lodge/Hotel with ensuite bathroom.
- Meal plan: Full Board.
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater full Day
Rise and shine! After breakfast you travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before you drive down into the crater floor for a full day game drive. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon we will leave crater floor and drive to crater rim for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Safari lodge/Hotel with ensuite bathroom.
- Meal plan: Full Board.
Day 5: Mto WA Mbu cultural Activities (3hours) – Arusha Airport
Morning After breakfast, you will wake up from crater rim and drive outside the park to the local village of Mto Wa Mbu to experience local cultures on a 3-hours tour, you will go through the farming village of Mto Wa Mbu. You visit Maasai Boma for best Maasai traditions, local farms, schools, church, milling machine, a local bar and enjoy the sights and sounds of this vibrant village. After the tour you will drive you to Arusha then Kilimanjaro airport for the flight back home.
Rates Per Person in Us Dollars:
- Standard Price: $. 2,271pp.
- Semi-luxury Price: $. 2,774pp.
- Luxury Price: $. 3,968pp.
The price includes:
- Airport / hotel / airport transfers.
- The safari 5 days / 4 night as planned in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in Lodges and Tented Camps with full board.
- The Land Cruiser 4×4 vehicle with an open roof.
- The English-speaking driver guide/other languages on request.
- Entrance fees to parks and reserves.
- 1 bottle of water per person per day.
- Bush plane evacuation insurance.
- Mineral Water on Safari.
The price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips to Driver/Guide ($15 – 20/group/Day)
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel Health insurance
- Serengeti Balloon safari. ($.599/person).
- Canoeing at Lake Momella ($. 150/person)
- Night Game drive at Lake Manyara ($100/person)
The price does not include:
- International and domestic flights, optional.
- Expenses of a personal nature.
- The drinks.
- Travel insurance.
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