5-Day Tanzania Safaris

   5-Day Tanzania Safaris

A five day safari will take you to Tanzania’s best areas for wildlife viewing. Lake Manyara is ideal for viewing birdlife with over 400 species. Ngorongoro is the largest intact crater in the world abundant with wild game including elephants, rhinos, cheetahs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Tarangire is a beautiful park filled with Baobabs and Acacias with a large variety of game such as zebras, elephants, giraffes, and waterbuck.

Five days on safari also allows you to visit the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous and largest national park and one of the most spectacular parks in the world. The “endless plains” cover some 14,763 square kilometers including large plains, short grass plains, kopjes, and lakes.

Day 1 : Drive to Lake Manyara or Tarangire for afternoon game drive

Visiting: Lake Manyara or Tarangire

Drive 3-4 hours from Moshi to Lake Manyara (November-May) or Tarangire (June-October) with lunch en route and afternoon game drive in park.

• Meals: LD
• Budget Lodging: Kudu Lodge, Endoro Lodge, or Rhotia Valley Tented Camp
• Standard Lodging: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge (Nov-May) or Tarangire Safari Lodge (Jun-Oct)
• Luxury Lodging: Lake Manyara Serena, Kitela Lodge, Plantation Lodge (Nov-May) or Tarangire Sopa Lodge (Jun-Oct)
• Elite Lodging: Tarangire Treetops

Day 2 : Drive to Serengeti, afternoon game drive

Visiting: Serengeti

Drive 3-4 hours to the Serengeti for afternoon game drive en route to lodge or camp.

• Meals: BLD
• Budget Lodging: Serengeti Halisi Camp
• Standard Lodging: Kati KatiTented Camp or Seronera Wildlife Lodge
• Luxury Lodging: Serengeti Serena Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• Elite Lodging: Serengeti Migration Camp

Day 3 : Serengeti Game Drive

Visiting: Serengeti

Full day game drive in Serengeti, optional stop at Visitor’s Center.

• Meals: BLD
• Budget Lodging: Serengeti Halisi Camp
• Standard Lodging: Kati Kati Tented Camp or Seronera Wildlife Lodge
• Luxury Lodging: Serengeti Serena Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge
• Elite Lodging: Serengeti Migration Camp

Day 4 : Serengeti Game Drive, Olduvai Gorge, Maasai Village

Visiting: Serengeti, Ngorongoro

Drive Serengeti to Ngorongoro with game drive en route. Optional visits to the Olduvai Gorge and Maasai village.

• Meals: BLD
• Budget Lodging: Rhino Lodge or Kudu Lodge
• Standard Lodging: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Farmhouse
• Luxury Lodging: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
• Elite Lodging: The Manor at Ngorongoro

Day 5 : Ngorongoro Game Drive

Visiting: Ngorongoro

Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Afternoon, return to Moshi/Arusha via Mto Wa Mbu.

• Meals: BL