Big 5 Safari

7 days—Tanzania - Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Manyara & Tarangire

$3071-3632 USD

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Safari summary

If you have a week to spare and wish to experience the African wildlife, then this trip is for you. This safari excursion takes you to the fantastic game park of Manyara, the endless plains of Serengeti and the pristine wilderness of Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Apart from buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and several varieties of gazelle, Lake Manyara is also known for its "tree-climbing” lions. Ngorongoro is the largest intact crater in the world and is famous for being the last great wild refuge for the black rhino. The volcanic crater is jam-packed with wildlife, including all the big game.

The Tarangire National Park covers 2,600 square kilometers and is on the traditional migration route of several species of wildlife. The Serengeti plains are host to a dramatic annual migration of innumerable wildebeest and numerous other species of animals indigenous to the area. So, pack your bags and immerse yourself in the African wilderness.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	None
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks

Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha | Kilimanjaro | Ngorongoro Crater

Day 1 Arrive in Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where you will be met and assisted by a representative. Transfer to Arusha for lunch. In the afternoon, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world. Its enduring charm stems from its overwhelming beauty and the abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. The rest of the day is at leisure. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2

Day 2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area; Safari After breakfast, depart for a tour of the crater floor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3

Serengeti

Day 3 Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Serengeti National Park; Safari After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park, undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unrivalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere. En route visit the Olduvai Gorge (optional), the site of archeological findings, where traces of pre-historic man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered. Arrive for lunch at your lodge followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4

Serengeti

Day 4 Serengeti National Park; Safari The entire day is spent in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5

Lake Manyara | Serengeti

Day 5 Serengeti National Park - Lake Manyara National Park After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which apart from its abundant bird and animal life is known for its tree-climbing lions. After lunch at the camp, leave for an afternoon game drive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6

Lake Manyara | Tarangire

Day 6 Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park; Safari After breakfast at the lodge, drive to the Tarangire National Park, named after the Tarangire River which rises in Tanzania's central highland. The river lures thousands of plains game to its banks. Lunch at the camp is followed by an afternoon game drive in the park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7

Arusha | Kilimanjaro | Tarangire

Day 7 Tarangire National Park - Arusha Town, Departure Drive to Arusha after breakfast. You will be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight back home. Meals: Breakfast.

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