Enjoy wildlife game drives in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the world-famous Serengeti National Park giving you a chance for some really spectacular wildlife sightings. This scenic wildlife journey through Tanzania includes a flight from Serengeti to Arusha, where this safari begins and ends. Contact us to book this 6 Days Exploring the Best of Tanzania Safari.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
You will be picked from your hotel in Arusha by a Unique Rwanda Vacation Experts company representative who will brief you on the safari tour and then transfer you to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is one of East Africa’s best places to see elephants up close, hosting about 4000 elephants and is home to the second highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania, after the Serengeti Ecosystem. Other animals to spot include; giraffes, buffalos, lions, leopards, baboons, antelopes among many others. Head to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: (Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Ecoscience Luxury Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge, Maramboi Tented Lodge.
Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
You will spend the whole of day two in Tarangire National Park exploring more of wildlife in this park. The Tarangire River is the only permanent water source in the park, during the dry season, attracting numerous animals to its banks. Herds of buffalo and wildebeests, as well as elephants, are frequently sighted along the river. We also keep an eye out for various birds on our game drives, as Tarangire is also home to over 100 bird species.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Ecoscience Luxury Lodge, Tarangire Simba Lodge, Maramboi Tented Lodge.
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast and head to Lake Manyara National Park. Travel through culturally diverse Mto Wa Mbu village. The national park is dominated by the Great Rift Lake of Lake Manyara, a shallow alkaline lake attracting numerous water birds. Lake Manyara is best known for the huge seasonal flamingo flocks as well as tree climbing lions, often spotted sleeping in the trees. Other animals to spot include; elephants, hippos, buffalos, banded mongooses, monkeys among many others.
Later in the afternoon, you will exit Lake Manyara National Park and head to Karatu, arriving at the lodge in time for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Pembeni Rhotia, Karatu safari Camp Lodge, Karatu Tented Lodge, Country Lodge Karatu.
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Crater
After your early morning breakfast, you will get on the road and head to Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy a game drive where you will spot a number of animal species including the Big Five. Make a stop for lunch and later proceed to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. This scenic journey reveals the vast rolling plains of Serengeti dotted by rocky hills. Arrive at the lodge in Serengeti National Park in the evening in time for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Lobo Wildlife Lodge, Singita Mara River Tented Camp.
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
You will spend the whole of today exploring wildlife in Serengeti National Park. Get to the best viewpoints to get good photos and enjoy the scenic landscapes, teeming with animals. Your knowledgeable guide takes you to areas where wildlife spottings are most likely, ensuring that you get the most out of your game drives.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Lobo Wildlife Lodge, Singita Mara River Tented Camp.
Day 6: Fly to Arusha – Departure
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge and drive to Seronera Airstrip to take a flight back to Arusha. Once in Arusha you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight back home.
Meal Plan: (Breakfast, Lunch).
End of the 6 Days Exploring the Best of Tanzania.
The 6 Days Exploring the Best of Tanzania includes;
- Park Entrance fees.
- Ground Transportation.
- Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary.
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide.
- Air fare from Serengeti to Arusha.
However, the 6 Days Exploring the Best of Tanzania excludes;
- International flights.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Items of a personal nature.