Safari Tours in Tanzania
5 Day Tanzania Lodge Safari
Tour Overview
Set out on a five-day lodge safari in Tanzania for an unparalleled encounter with the country’s wildlife and scenery. Explore four renowned national parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Observe the Big Five creatures in their native environments, alongside diverse bird species, reptiles, and other animals. Luxuriate in comfortable lodges and savor delectable meals amidst the breathtaking vistas of Tanzania’s natural wonders.
Included
- Park entry fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation
- Transportation in 4×4 safari vehicle
- A professional Safari driver/guide
- Airport pickup and dropoff
- All Taxes/VAT
- Camping Fees
- Flying doctor
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- Additional Services
- Insurance
- International flights (From/to home)
- Local Flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs)
- Travel Insurance
- The government imposed an increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Visa
Itinerary in Detail
Early in the morning, you'll be collected from your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi or Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport and transported to Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its expansive elephant populations, majestic lions, and striking baobab trees, the park also hosts diverse wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffaloes. Throughout the day, you'll embark on an immersive exploration, observing wildlife in their natural habitat, before concluding the adventure with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included
Today you will have a morning breakfast followed by a long journey safari to Serengeti. It will take us about seven hours to reach the main gate. On your way, you will have an option to pass via Olduvai Gorge for a historical tour. At the main gate, you will have your packed lunch and later transfer to the park for the next game safari drive before it gets dark. Dinner and a hot shower will be served at the park before overnight.
Overnight: Serengeti Safari Lodge
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
In the morning, embark on a game drive, followed by a departure to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, we'll pause at Olduvai Gorge, renowned for its historical significance dating back to ancient times. It was at this site where anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey unearthed the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, pivotal discoveries in the journey of human evolution. Later in the afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Following an early breakfast, you'll embark on a descent of over 600 meters into the crater for wildlife viewing. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area boasts a diverse array of animals, sustained by a year-round water supply and ample fodder. Among the wildlife are herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. The park's allure also lies in its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which requires a keen eye to spot at times. Our itinerary includes a visit to Lake Magadi, a sizable yet shallow alkaline lake nestled in the southwestern corner of the crater, renowned for its flamingos, hippos, and various waterfowl. Later in the afternoon, we'll transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals:Â Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Today, you'll embark on a journey to the haven of primates and aquatic birds. Lake Manyara National Park boasts stunning panoramas and diverse habitats, including acacia woodlands and subterranean water forests. Despite its modest size, the park sustains a rich array of animal species and vibrant bird populations. Among its notable residents are baboons, giraffes, elephants, and impalas, while the park's lions are famed for their prowess in climbing trees. Following an exhilarating game-viewing experience at Lake Manyara National Park, Later in the afternoon, we'll transfer to Arusha or arrange for airport drop-off.
Meals:Â Breakfast & Lunch included