4NIGHTS/5DAYS : Unveiling Tanzania's Treasures on a 5-Day Safari" Tarangire to Ngorongoro

Morning:

• Begin your journey early from either Arusha or Moshi, setting out towards Lake Manyara National Park, which is about a two-hour drive from Arusha and slightly longer from Moshi.
• As you drive through the scenic landscape, your guide will provide insights into the history and culture of the region.

Arrival and Check-In:

• Arrive at Lake Manyara National Park and check in at your accommodation, which may be a lodge or camp near the park.

Afternoon Game Drive:

• After a quick lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive in the park.
• Lake Manyara is known for its diverse wildlife and scenic beauty, including the large alkaline lake teeming with birdlife and the famous tree-climbing lions.
• Look out for elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of other animals.

Evening:

• Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
• Enjoy the serene surroundings and get ready for the next day's adventure.

Morning:

• After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, a drive that can take about 4-5 hours depending on road conditions and stops.
• Enjoy the views as you pass through the lush highlands and the scenic Great Rift Valley.

Arrival in Serengeti:

• Arrive in the Serengeti and check in at your accommodation, either in the central part of the park or in one of the many campsites or lodges.

Afternoon Game Drive:

• After a brief rest and lunch, set out for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti.
• The park is famous for its abundant wildlife, including the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos) as well as vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other plains game.

Evening:

• Return to your accommodation for dinner.
• Enjoy an evening under the stars, listening to the sounds of the wild.

Morning:

• After an early breakfast, head out for a full day of exploring Serengeti National Park.
• Your guide will take you to different areas of the park depending on the season and wildlife movements.
• Hot air baloons (optional with extra cost $650 PP)

Wildlife Viewing:

• The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world, including the Great Migration if you're visiting at the right time of year.
• Explore various parts of the park, from open plains to riverine forests and kopjes (rock outcrops) that offer different perspectives and animal sightings.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by the natural beauty and wildlife.

Afternoon Game Drive:

• Continue your game drive in the afternoon, exploring different areas and searching for the park's iconic species.

Evening:

• Return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
• Share stories of the day's adventures with fellow travelers.

Morning:

• After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti and begin your journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• The drive takes you through the vast plains of the Serengeti and into the lush highlands of Ngorongoro.

Stop at Olduvai Gorge: (optional $50 extra cost)

• Make a stop at Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site known as the "cradle of humankind."
• Visit the museum to learn about the area's significant findings, including early human fossils.

Arrival and Check-In:

• Arrive at your accommodation in Ngorongoro, which may be a lodge or camp situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Afternoon:

• Enjoy the views from your accommodation, which offer stunning vistas of the crater.
• Relax and prepare for the exciting day ahead.

Morning:

• After breakfast, embark on a morning safari in the Ngorongoro Crater.
• The crater is a natural wonder, teeming with wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and more.
• Explore the different habitats within the crater, from grasslands to lakes and forests.

Lunch:

• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater, surrounded by its beauty and wildlife.

Return to Arusha or Moshi:

• After the game drive, return to your accommodation to check out.
• Begin your journey back to either Arusha or Moshi, which takes approximately 3-4 hours.

Arrival:

• Arrive back in Arusha or Moshi in the late afternoon.
• Depending on your schedule, you may have time to do some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Departure:

• Head to the airport for your departure, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Tanzanian safari adventure.