Tanzania Wildlife Quest
5 days—Discover the wild beauty of Tanzania with mid-range luxury, guided safaris, and up-close wildlife encounters.
$1900-2200 USD
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Safari summary
On this 5-day safari, you will experience the best Tanzania has to offer. The accommodation is between mid-range and luxury. You will experience breathtaking wildlife including monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants travelling through the bush, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. You will visit the iconic Serengeti National Park which is home to 3 million animals. You will have countless awe and with a bit of luck, you will see the Big Five.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
You will be picked up from the airport by a representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travellers pass through at some stage.
Kahawa House
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater | Tarangire
Your Zanturtle Safari guide will pick you up after breakfast for a drive to Tarangire National Park, about 2.5 hours away. Famous for its elephant families, baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, the park is home to giraffes, bushbucks, predators like lions and leopards, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your journey to your accommodation in Karatu after the game drive.
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive into the cool highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The breathtaking Crater, formed millions of years ago, is a haven for wildlife, with sweeping savannahs, woodlands, and shimmering lakes. Home to dense populations of large mammals and over 500 bird species, it offers a rare chance to spot the endangered black rhino. After exploring the Crater, continue your journey toward the southern entrance of Serengeti National Park.
Nyota Luxury Camp
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
The Serengeti is spectacular, known for its vast grasslands and incredible wildlife. It’s most famous for the Great Migration, where wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes move in search of fresh grazing. Depending on the time of year, you can witness this natural wonder in different locations. Expect sightings of predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. In the afternoon, return to Karatu, enjoying more wildlife encounters along the way.
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Lake Manyara Park to Arusha
Arusha | Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park west of Arusha. Explore its shallow salt lake, home to thousands of birds including flamingos, and spot wildlife like baboons, elephants, and famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. After the game drive, say goodbye to your guide and get dropped off at your chosen destination—Arusha town or the airport. Thank you for traveling with Zanturtle Tours and Safaris.
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