5 Days Tanzania magical Experience

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Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Difficult Level

Medium

Minimum Age

6 Years

Best time

All year round

Tour Overview

Experience the essence of the Tanzanian wilderness on this expertly paced five-day mid-range safari, designed to immerse you deeply in the most iconic ecosystems. This popular tour smartly balances time across the legendary Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. A key feature is its logistical flexibility: you can choose the classic circular land route or opt to fly back from the Serengeti to Arusha, saving travel time. With private guiding, the option to start any day, and a mix of comfortable lodges and authentic tented camps, this journey is crafted for an intimate and unforgettable encounter with Africa’s most celebrated landscapes and predators.

Itinerary details

Day 1

Tarangire

Your safari begins with a pickup from your Arusha hotel and a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Spend your day exploring a landscape defined by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts massive herds of elephants, the park’s most famous residents. Keep an eye out for giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and the rare sight of a tree-climbing python, immersing yourself in this rich and diverse ecosystem.

As the afternoon draws to a close, you’ll exit the park and travel a short distance to your first accommodation. You will spend the night at Africa Bourgainvillea Safari Lodge, a comfortable mid-range tented camp where you can cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool and relax on your private deck. Your evening is at leisure to enjoy dinner and settle into the rhythm of safari life, with lunch and dinner included today.

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Day 2

Ndutu

After breakfast, you’ll journey towards the renowned Ndutu area, located in the southeastern reaches of the Serengeti ecosystem. This region is the critical stage for the Great Migration’s calving season (typically December to April). Your game drive today is focused on this phenomenal event, where you might witness thousands of wildebeest and zebra gathering, with hundreds of calves being born each day during the peak.

This abundance of vulnerable newborns creates unparalleled wildlife drama, attracting large numbers of predators. Your guide will help you spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas on the hunt, while other grazers like gazelles fiercely protect their young. You’ll spend the next two nights at Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp, your comfortable mid-range base deep in the Ndutu area, with all meals included.

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Day 3

Ndutu

Today is dedicated to a full-day exploration of the broader Serengeti National Park. With your private vehicle and guide, you have the freedom to follow the wildlife and explore diverse habitats, from endless golden savannahs to riverine forests. This is your chance to search for the Big Five and marvel at the scale of the Great Migration, a moving river of 1.5 million herbivores across the plains.

The day is flexible, allowing for patient wildlife viewing, photography during the beautiful golden hours, and a picnic lunch in a scenic spot. Whether you’re tracking a specific predator or simply absorbing the vast, iconic landscapes, your guide will tailor the experience. You return for a second night at the Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp, reflecting on the day’s adventures to the sounds of the African bush.

Serengeti Kati Kati Camp

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Wake early for breakfast before embarking on a drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Here, you will descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, a UNESCO World Heritage site often called a “Garden of Eden.” The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports an astonishing density of wildlife, with around 30,000 large mammals roaming its grasslands, swamps, and acacia woodlands.

Your game drive is a quest for the Big Five, offering one of Africa’s best chances to see the endangered black rhino. You’ll also encounter large prides of lion, herds of elephant and buffalo, and flocks of flamingos on the soda lake. After an unforgettable exploration and a picnic lunch on the crater floor, you’ll ascend and drive to your final lodge. You will spend the night at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, a mid-range lodge where you can enjoy a hearty dinner and share stories of the crater’s wonders.

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Day 5

Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, you’ll check out and meet your guide for the journey back to Arusha. It’s an easy and scenic two-hour drive, reflecting on the incredible wildlife spectacles you’ve witnessed over the past five days. You will be dropped off at your preferred location in Arusha or at Arusha Airport (ARK), marking the end of your safari.

Please note that an additional transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) can be arranged at an extra cost. Your meal plan today includes breakfast and lunch, with dinner not included as you depart with a camera full of photos and memories of cats, calves, and the magnificent crater.

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Price includes

All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
A very high quality safari land cruiser with pop-up roof
A professional English speaking safari guide
Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
Kilimanjaro tea/coffee during game drive
All park fees for all the national parks
Unlimited game drives
All transfers
Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Zanzibar activities as in the itinerary
Mto wa mbu cultural walk
Flying doctors rescue cover

Price excludes

Visas
International flights
Lodge and Guides Tips
Drinks at the lodges
All personal related

5 Days Tanzania magical Experience

Tour Overview

Itinerary details

Day 1

Tarangire

Day 2

Ndutu

Day 3

Ndutu

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5

Arusha

Price includes

Price excludes

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