5 Days 4 Nights Safari – Tarangire / Ngorongoro / Serengeti

Overview

The 5 days/4 nights northern circuit safari package is best suited for visitors who would like to spend some more time in Serengeti National Park. The package includes game drives in Lake Manyara National Park famously know for it’s tree climbing Lions, Ngorongoro Crater for it’s amazing Landscapes and African wildlife and 2 days in Serengeti National Park well known for its endless plains, vast numbers of African wildlife and wildebeast migration. Spending more time in Serengeti Park will increase your chances of seeing a lot more action in the African wilderness. So if you are looking for a not so long safari, this could be your best option. There are two types of accommodation to choose from for this package, first including BUDGET ACCOMMODATION and second accommodation in semi luxury safari lodges.

  • Big 5 Game Drive with an Experienced Guide
  • 2 Days in the Serengeti
  • Game Drive in 3 National Parks
  • Dinner under the stars
  • Accommodation in Lodges with Panoramic Views.
  • Ample game drives in a 4×4 Vehicle

Itinerary

Day 1. Game drive in Tarangire park.

Early in the morning at 0700hrs our experience driver guide with wealth of knowledge about African Wilderness will drive you to Tarangire Park for a late morning game drive. The park is famously known for its large herds of giant Elephants, Ancient Boab trees and more than 500 different birds species. At Lunch drive to Tarangire Safari Lodge located inside the park for an international safari cuisine. Shortly after lunch you will leave the lodge for an afternoon game drive then drive to Endoro Lodge in Karatu. If weather permits, you will enjoy your dinner served under the stars, with a glass of sparkling wine. Later you will retire to your private chalet for a tranquil night.

Meal Plan: Hot Lunch, dinner

Day 2. Game drive in the Ngorongoro crater.

In the morning you will wake up to the beautiful views of the forest below. After a leisurely breakfast, you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area where you will enjoy your game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, in the crater you are likely to see the Black Rhino, Lions, Wildebeests ,Zebras ,Hippos among others. Lunch will be in packed lunch boxes and you will take it at the picnic site in the crater. After lunch you will do an afternoon game drive and then drive to Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge , strategically located on the edge of the crater with rewarding uninterrupted views of the whole crater.

Meal Plan: Hot Lunch ,Dinner

Day 3. Game drive in Serengeti national park.

After an early breakfast, you will begin your drive to Serengeti National Park along the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On your way to Serengeti, you are likely to see animals such as Blue Monkeys, Baboons, Elephants or even the great Wildebeest migration during the periods of late December and early January. You will reach Serengeti in the afternoon and begin your game enroute to Katikati Tented Luxury Camp advantageously located in the center of Serengeti National Park.

Meal Plan: Hot Lunch, Dinner

Day 4. Game drive in Serengeti national park.

Very early in the morning at 5.00am after taking a cup of coffee or tea you will start your sunrise game drive. If weather permits you will get a chance to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Serengeti’s plains, as well as wildlife. Later return to the lodge for a late breakfast. Afterwards you will continue with game drive with a sunset game drive in the evening. Dinner and overnight at Katikati Luxury Tented Camp.

Meal Plan: Hot Lunch, Dinner

Day 5. Serengeti national park/Arusha/Moshi.

After breakfast embark on another morning game drive in search of those last few animals you have not yet ticked off from your list. After brunch, you will leave Serengeti Park to visit Olduvai Gorge. After a tour at the Gorge, you will continue driving back. Today you also have a choice of visiting a Maasai Boma. Later you will drive back to Arusha/Moshi or the airport where you are scheduled to arrive at approximately 18h30.

Meal Plan: Hot Lunch, Dinner

  • Starting date: Any date specified by you
  • Starting point: Moshi/Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport
  • Ending point: Moshi/Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport

Whats is included

  • Government tax and levy
  • Arrival & Departure Transfers
  • Quality waterproof, four-season private mountain sleeping tents
  • Experienced and professional mountain guides
  • All Park fees
  • Rescue fees
  • All meals while on the Mountain
  • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
  • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
  • Portions of fresh, healthy nutritious food
  • Clean, purified drinking water
  • Crisis management and safety procedures
  • Fair and ethical treatment of porters

Whats is NOT included

  • Accommodation in Iringa
  • Please bring your own sleeping bag but you can still rent them in Arusha at reasonable price paid once for the whole trip
  • Tanzania Visa
  • Gratitudes/Tipping for guide & porters
  • Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
  • Meals not listed above