Uncover Tanzania’s Wild Heart – From Elephant Kingdoms to Ancient Craters
This 5-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater offers a perfect mix of wildlife, landscapes, and local culture. Discover massive elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, thousands of flamingos, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater—home to the Big Five.
Ideal for first-time travelers and wildlife lovers, this compact itinerary delivers rich experiences across three iconic destinations on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Itinerary Details - Day-by-day
Upon arrival in Kilimanjaro, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your lodge, located on along Arusha Airport Road with just 2km away from Arusha Airport lodge. Transit time from JRO to the lodge is approximately 1hrs 30 minutes’ drive covering a Distance of 65.4 KM/ 40.6 Miles. MOUNT MERU GAME LODGE
In morning, begin your beautiful adventure after your breakfast. You will start your safari with your Guide at 8 O’clock sharp (08:00am) to Tarangire national park with your packed lunch box with approximately 2 hours Transit time Covering a distance of 104.3 KM/ 64.8 Miles. Enjoy your beautiful game drive at Tarangire national park (Home of the Giants) with Immense Diversity of Species from Seasonal Migration Birds and Endemic Bird species, Carnivals, Ungulates to the Giants themselves (Elephants- Loxodonta Africana and Baobab Tree- Adansonia Digitata). While doing your beautiful game drive you will have your Stop at Tarangire picnic sites; have your packed lunch and proceed with your game drive. After your game Drive you will drive to your lodge, Have Dinner and Over-night. MARAMBOI TENTED LODGE. FB see, https://twctanzania.com/
In the Morning you will have your breakfast and You will Start your safari at 8 O’clock sharp to Lake Manyara National Park with your packed Lunch box. The Transit time has an approximation of 1hour and 30 Minutes Covering a Distance of 73.9KM/ 46 Miles. Enjoy your beautiful game drive in Lake Manyara National Park with beautiful water flocking Birds (Pink Flamingos, African jacana, Great white Pelicans and etc.), Beautiful Underground Forests with Immense Diversity of Plants Species, whereby it said (myth) all the plants species found in United republic of Tanzania are know to be available at Lake Manyara National Park Since the park offers a great Diversity of Plant species from Wood lands, Shrubs, Underground rain forest, Herbs and etc. The park Also offer a variety of Herbivores and Carnivals although Usually located after the Underground Forest. While doing your game drive you will have a Stop to have your Lunch at your Own pace and proceed with the game drive. After The Game Drive you will drive to your lodge have Dinner and Overnight. KARATU ACACIA FARM COFFE LODGE. FB https://karatuacacialodge.com/
In the Morning you will have your breakfast and you will start your safari at 8 O’clock Sharp with your packed lunch box to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Transit time is approximately 35 Minutes Covering a Distance of 22 KM/ 14 Miles. Upon your Arrival at Ngorongoro Conservation Area you will Descend at the Crater and Enjoy a beautiful game Drive offered by this mixed world heritage site. The Maasai Culture and Biodiversity of Ngorongoro conservation Area gives it supreme Importance among Conservationists and Tourists from all cross the world. While doing your game drive you will have a Stop at Ngoitoktok Spring to have your Lunch at your own pace and proceed with your game drive. After your game drive you will Ascend the Crater and Drive to your Lodge for Dinner and Overnight. ACACIA FARM LODGE. FB https://karatuacacialodge.com/
This is the last day of your safari whereby you will have a beautiful breakfast in the Morning and relax while waiting for your Guide. Your Guide pick you up and you will start your journey to Kilimanjaro International Airport Via Arusha with your packed lunch boxes. The transit time has an approximation of 4 hours and 30 Minutes Covering a Distance of 232KM/ 114 Miles.
From $1515 PER PERSON
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