Description
5-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari Adventure
Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this thrilling 5-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari Adventure. Explore the iconic Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains and abundant wildlife, including all major safari animals. Discover Lake Manyara, known for its colorful flamingos and rare tree-climbing lions, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—often called the "Garden of Animals"—where you have a high chance of spotting Africa’s legendary Big Five in a single day.
Highlights
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro Int. Airport
- Explore Lake Manyara - Game Drive Safari
- Explore The Serengeti - Game Dive Safari & Hot Air Balloon
- Discover the majestic Ngorongoro Crater
- Visit Boma Maasai Village on the way to Serengeti
Tour Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:30 AM and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, enjoy full day game drive with picnic lunch. Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake at the base of the Western Rift Valley escarpment. The park entrance leads to a beautiful groundwater forest. This park is known for its large elephant population. The lions are present, but not seen that easily. The forest patch is home to habituated troops of olive baboon and blue monkey. Buffalo, giraffe and several antelope species are easily encountered on a drive.
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
Continue game viewing, focusing on different areas of the Serengeti depending on the time of year and animal migrations.
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Crater Rim with picnic lunch.
Embark on a guided walking safari with an experienced Maasai guide. Learn about the local ecosystem, flora, and fauna.
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descend at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive in the crater floor, will show you a lot of animal action.
Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.
Itinerary Map
Price Information
This price is per person, based on 2 people sharing. While this price reflects the suggested itinerary (including accommodation and excursions), this private trip is 100% tailor-made, and after you make your inquiry, a specialist can help you select the options best suited to your tastes and budget.
Departure Information
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Includes
- Airport Pickup and Drop – Off
- Private Jeep 4×4 equipped with refrigerator, portable charging stations, and pop-up roof
- Unlimited mileage game drive
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight stays in Luxury Lodges, Tented Camps OR Budget Camping Area
- Meals according to the itinerary
- Mineral water on all days
- All mentioned activities
- All park entrance fees
- All government taxes
Excludes
- Flights (International)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for safari guide
- Personal expenses in nature such as money for souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.
- Visa fees (100 USD for American and 50 USD for non-American)
- Immunization documents (yellow fever recommended for visa processing on arrivals)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and /or park fees
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Best Time to Travel
The best time for a Tanzania safari largely depends on what you hope to experience. If witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti is your goal, then the dry season from late June to October is ideal, as the animals gather in search of water. However, if you’re interested in birdwatching or avoiding crowds, the wet season from November to May might be more appealing.
During this time, the landscapes are lush and green, and you may catch the birthing season, witnessing adorable baby animals taking their first steps. Ultimately, the best time for a Tanzania safari is when it aligns with your interests and preferences, as each season offers its unique charms and wildlife experiences.
Accommodation Style
During your safari adventure with Nyamera Treks And Safaris, you’ll experience the utmost comfort and luxury in carefully selected lodges and tented camps nestled amidst Tanzania’s breathtaking wilderness. Each lodge and camp offers spacious and well-appointed accommodations, providing a tranquil retreat after exhilarating days of wildlife exploration. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the African bush while indulging in modern amenities and personalized service.
Whether you’re unwinding in a cozy room with panoramic views or savoring delicious meals under the stars, our lodges and tented camps ensure an unforgettable safari experience where relaxation meets adventure.
Most Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania Safari holidays are good all-year-round. Because of such close proximity to the equator, Tanzania undergoes two distinct dry and wet seasons. But the best-best time depends on the type of Tanzania safari activity you choose. However, the dry season of June to October is considered to be the best time to go on the Tanzania safari.
From December to March, the Serengeti Migration congregates in large herds around Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania Safari. So, the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July and January to February is the perfect time to see the wildebeest calving.
Ideally, there is no fixed price range for Tanzania safari. There are several factors such as time, numbers of days, and accommodations types that influence the Tanzania safari cost. However, the average cost of Tanzania Safari per day can come down to $400 (dollars) per head for a lodge safari and around $200 (dollars) per day for camping.
Yes, Tanzania is a fairly safe country. Every year millions of tourists visit this beautiful country in the hopes of a thrilling Tanzania travel experience. And, the statistics say that maximum tourists leave the country with their heart bubbling with joy and a secret promise to visit again.
Tanzania offers a great range of lodges and tented camps. However, your Tanzania accommodations depend on the type of packages you have purchased like budget safaris, standard or luxury Tanzania safari.
The duration of an ideal Tanzania safari can take between 5 to 10 days, to ensure you hit all the top spots on your safari. The length though can depend on how long you’d like to stay and enjoy a specific place, hotel, park on your itinerary.
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