Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife in just 5 days! This unforgettable safari takes you to three iconic destinations. Witness the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, traverse the vast plains of the Serengeti in search of the Great Migration and the Big Five, and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with diverse wildlife. Get ready for incredible game drives, stunning landscapes, and memories that will last a lifetime.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Moshi
- Your guide will come and pick you at your hotel in Moshi. Get ready for your Safari tour. Picking you up in Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport is also arrangeable.
DAY 1: MOSHI TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
Lake Manyara National Park Distance: 30km /50km
Non – game viewing time : 3 – 4 hrs
After breakfast the tour departs. First stop is Arusha Town for any last minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards we head to Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats. Acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. And thanks to this the small Park is able to support a large number of animal species and incredible bird life. Manyara has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world and the lions here are also renowned for their tree climbing. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
DAY 2: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Day 2 -3
Serengeti National park Distance: 145km
Non – game viewing time : 3 – 4 hrs
After breakfast, depart for 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. Then heard 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. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tortills Tented Lodge, Kongoni Tented Lodge or Engiteratha Tented Lodge
DAY 3: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY
Serengeti National Park After breakfast at the campsite go for a full day game drive. depending on the season follow the wildebeests migration . Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tortills Tented Lodge, Kongoni or Engiteratha.
DAY 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater Distance: 145km
Non – game viewing time : 2 – 4 hrs
Early morning game drive and after depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Dr. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution Late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge where you will have dinner and overnight or Ngorongoro Tortills Tented Lodge
DAY 5: NGORONGORO CRATER TO MOSHI
Ngorongoro Crater – Moshi – Airport
Distance: 210km
Non – game viewing time : 3 – 4 hrs
After an early breakfast, You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports avast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here. Late afternoon transfer to Moshi For dinner and Overnight or airport drop off. ( Accommodation of 5th night can be included upon request at extra cost )
Ending Point
Your hotel in Moshi (or Arusha, Kilimanjaro airport)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
-Services of an English speaking driver guide
-All Park Entrance fees
-Safari Vehicle with specially modified suspension, full-length photographic roof hatches and seats designed with seat belt and all clients are guaranteed window seats.
-Private pick-up/drop off by a van
-Gasoline, toll, parking
-Game drives as per itinerary
-Full board accommodation offered in Camps/ budget hotel or luxury lodge.
(If you opt for luxury lodge, extra charge will be added.)
-Three meals a day while on Safari
-All Government taxes and levies
-One liter drinking water per day
-International flights from.to Tanzania
-Tips on safari and at camps/lodges
-Items of personal needs Government taxes where applicable
-Meals at your accommodations
-Tanzania Visa
–Tipping
General Expectations:
Pace: This is a fast-paced itinerary covering a lot of ground. Be prepared for early mornings, long drives, and potentially bumpy roads.
Accommodation: Options range from budget-friendly campsites to luxurious lodges. Confirm with your tour operator what's included in your package.
Wildlife Viewing: While sightings are never guaranteed, these parks offer excellent chances to see a wide variety of animals, including the "Big Five."
Best Time to Go: June to October (dry season) is generally considered the best time for wildlife viewing due to shorter grass and concentrated water sources. The Great Migration is typically in the Serengeti during this time.
What to Pack: Layers of clothing (temperatures can fluctuate), comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera with a good zoom lens, and any necessary medications.
Visa and Vaccinations: Make sure that all travel documentaion is prepared ahead of time.
Specific to Each Location:
Lake Manyara National Park:
Known for: Tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos (seasonal), diverse birdlife, and a beautiful lakeside setting.
Activities: Game drives, bird watching, optional canoeing or treetop walk.
Considerations: Can be more humid than other parks.
Serengeti National Park: Known for: The Great Migration (wildebeest and zebra), vast open plains, large predator populations (lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas), and incredible sunsets.
Activities: Game drives, optional hot air balloon safari.
Considerations: Very large park; driving distances can be long. Wildlife viewing varies depending on the time of year and migration patterns.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Crater):
Known for: The Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano home to a high concentration of wildlife, including endangered black rhinos.
Activities: Game drives within the crater
Considerations: Crater floor can be crowded during peak season. .
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Mussa is a dedicated, passionate young Tanzanian, with more than 13 years experience of successfully leading wildlife safaris and mountain climbing expeditions around Africa. He is fluent in both English and Swahili and has ensured that all of his clients have an exceptional travel experience in Tanzania.
$3,420/ per group