5 Days Mid-Range Safari – The Great Tanzania Expedition

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Tour Overview

Embark on an incredible Tanzania safari, exploring the country’s most iconic National Parks. Your adventure begins with a visit to Tarangire National Park on Day 1, known for its large elephant herds and unique landscapes. On Day 2, you’ll explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife. Days 3 and 4 will take you deep into the heart of the Serengeti National Park, a wildlife treasure and home to the world-famous Great Migration. On the final day, enjoy a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems.

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Itinerary

Start your Tanzania safari with a pick-up from your Arusha hotel or airport by our expert safari guide. After a quick safari briefing, journey to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and scenic landscapes along the Tarangire River. The park features low-lying hills and vibrant wildlife. After lunch, continue your safari and enjoy a game drive before heading to your lodge for the evening.

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the scenic Karatu farmlands. As you descend from the highlands, you’ll enter the Serengeti, home to vast, endless plains and abundant wildlife. Upon arrival at the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife regions in the Serengeti, enjoy a thrilling game drive near the Seronera River, which attracts a variety of species. Enjoy lunch and continue your safari in the afternoon before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, embark on a game drive along the Sogore River Circuit, known for sightings of lions, cheetahs, Thomson gazelles, topis, and ostriches. Visit the Serengeti visitor’s center to learn more about the park’s rich ecosystem. In the afternoon, explore the Kopjes Circuit, a scenic route around the Maasai Kopjes, home to lions, cobras, and unique wildlife. The granite kopjes are vital ecosystems, offering shade and water to animals, especially in the dry season. End the day with dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Start the day early with a packed breakfast as you set off for the Ngorongoro Crater at 6:30 AM. After a scenic drive, you’ll enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to around 30,000 animals. Known as one of Africa’s most densely populated wildlife regions, the Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its black rhinos, abundant predators like lions, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, and the elusive leopard. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before heading back to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

On the final day, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the park as you explore its diverse wildlife and landscapes. Afterward, return to Arusha to conclude your unforgettable safari experience. Depending on your schedule, you’ll be transferred to the airport for departure or continue with other activities.

The Great Migration

Witness Nature’s Greatest Show in the Serengeti

Package Includes & Exclude

Package Include

  • Park fees
    All activities (unless labeled as optional)
    All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
    A professional driver/guide
    All transportation (unless labeled as optional).
    All Taxes/VAT.
    Roundtrip airport transfer.
    All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section).

Package Exclude

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks
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