5 Days Safari from Arusha
SAFARI OVERVIEW
Wildloop Safaris offers an exhilarating 5-day safari from Arusha, taking you on an unforgettable adventure through some of Tanzania’s most breathtaking national parks. Starting in Arusha, this tour will immerse you in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where you’ll experience the awe-inspiring annual wildebeest migration and have the chance to spot lions, elephants, and other magnificent wildlife.
The journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the planet’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Following this, you’ll explore Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. Throughout the tour, experienced guides will accompany you, ensuring your safety and providing insightful information about the diverse wildlife and the region’s rich cultural heritage.
DAY BY DAY ITENERARY
Day 1: Aruha - Tarangire National Park
Your safari adventure starts today! Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha where our safari manager will be waiting to welcome you and provide a brief overview of your 5-day safari. Afterward, our professional safari guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive you for approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, some of the biggest on the continent. From the open roof of your vehicle, you'll be able to take in the seasonal swamps, savannas, and the Tarangire River, which teems with wildlife. You'll encounter a diverse array of animals, including a wide variety of birds, giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and, of course, elephants. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Your camp: Maramboi Tented lodge
Day 2: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll set off towards the Rift Valley, travelling through Mto Wa Mbu and Karatu, situated in the cooler regions of the crater highlands. Upon entering the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you'll take a brief pause to admire the crater from a scenic viewpoint.
Continuing your journey around the crater, you'll descend the other side, experiencing an "African massage" on the bumpy road, and passing by Maasai villages en route to Serengeti National Park.
At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, you'll have the opportunity to walk to a viewpoint that offers spectacular vistas across the Serengeti savannah plains. You will then proceed towards the Seronera area in the central part of the Serengeti, renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Late in the afternoon, you will arrive at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, nestled in a secluded area in the heart of the bush. The night sky, filled with stars, is truly breathtaking. Lunch will be enjoyed along the way.
Day 3: Full a Day At Serengeti National Park
On this day, you can start with an early morning sunrise game drive to catch a glimpse of rare nocturnal species and the early risers among the diurnal animals. It's an ideal time to observe wildlife up close as many animals gather along the roadsides to avoid the morning dew. After breakfast at your camp, you'll spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti National Park on game drives.
The name Serengeti is derived from the Maasai word 'Siringiti,' meaning endless plains. True to its name, you'll traverse vast stretches of African savannah in search of the diverse wildlife the Serengeti has to offer. In addition to the iconic wildebeest, you'll have the chance to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, elusive leopards, zebras, elands, and a variety of resident and migratory birds.
Your camp: Katikati Tented Camps
Day 4: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at your camp, check out and drive to Ngorongoro conservation area. Upon arrival in Ngorongoro you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the Crater floor, the better your chances of spotting rare animals like the Black Rhino. You can choose to descend after breakfast or bring a packed breakfast to maximize your time on the Crater floor.
Spend the morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, known for its high concentration of wildlife and its 600 to 650-metre-high walls. With a bit of luck, you might even see all of the Big Five in one day. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo poolside at the designated picnic site. In the afternoon, you'll ascend the Crater rim and exit the Conservation Area, and drive to your lodge for meals and overnight at Farm House Valley Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater- Arusha
After breakfast at your lodge, you'll make an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The earlier you get to the Crater floor, the better your chances of spotting rare animals like the Black Rhino. You can choose to descend after breakfast or bring a packed breakfast to maximise your time on the Crater floor.
Spend the morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, known for its high concentration of wildlife and its 600 to 650-metre-high walls. With a bit of luck, you might even see all of the Big Five in one day. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo poolside at the designated picnic site. In the afternoon, you'll ascend the Crater rim and exit the Conservation Area, returning to Arusha by late afternoon.
PRICE ARE NET COST IN USD. PPS 2863
What's Included
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Minimum 2Pax to Travel
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All Park Fees
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Concession/ Camping Fees
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Daily game drives while on Safari
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A professional driver/ guide
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4×4 Land Cruiser
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Return flight from Zanzibar
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All Taxes and VAT
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Meals as per itinerary
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Drinking water while on safari
What's not Included
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International flights
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Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise)
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Tips
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WiFi (If requested, additional charges will be incurred)
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Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.)
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Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees
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Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary