5 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari

5 Days Tanzania big five Safari tour itinerary

Day 01:  Lake Manyara National Reserve

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Reserve (approx. 90 Km) with en-route views. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, a beautiful park, Lake Manyara contains a diverse range of habitats and topographical features ranging from the rift wall, ground water forest, acacia woodlands and open grasslands to the shores of Lake Manyara and the lake itself. Have afternoon game viewing in the park searching for the diverse flora and fauna of the park. There are some 350 different bird species in the

park. The park provides sanctuary to a variety of animals such as the gazelle, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippo and the famous tree-climbing lions that are unique to the Lake. The park is generally recognized for its incredible beauty. Dinner and Overnight at Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge or similar

Day 2: Serengeti Game Reserve

After breakfast, collect picnic lunches and drive to Serengeti Game Reserve for full day game drives. The legendary Serengeti Plain is your destination today, a vast rolling plain whose sparse vegetation allows for some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. Throughout the year the Serengeti is excellent for seeing predators such as lion, leopard and cheetah, along with elephant, giraffe, hyena, hippo, rhino, and many varieties of antelopes and birds. You will enjoy a picnic lunch as you drive North of Serengeti. The evening is free to rest. Enjoy your picnic lunches in the reserve. Dinner and Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge or similar

Day 3: Serengeti Game Reserve

Today we enjoy morning and afternoon game viewing drives on the vast Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, including more than three million large mammals. The park is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve. Depending with wildlife movement at different times, we may serve picnic lunch at a picnic site or take hot lunch from our lodge. Dinner and Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge or similar

Day 4: Tarangire National park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National park for full day game drives. Meals in the lodge After breakfast set off on safari with your private car and driver to Tarangire National Park (approx. 120 km). Named for the river that nourishes the wildlife of a vast ecosystem, Tarangire is home to elephant, zebra, wildebeest, gazelle, buffalo, eland, waterbuck, lion, giraffe, onyx and an unsurpassed diversity of birds. From June to November, masses of wildlife congregate around the river, but the park is a stronghold for big game year-round. Take your first game drive before retiring to your beautifully designed lodge, hidden among ancient baobab trees and giant rock kopjes within the park. Dinner and Overnight at Tarangire Lodge or similar.

Day 5:  Arusha

You leave for Arusha. Here you can explore the city, go shopping for souvenirs or just relax depending with day’s flight. If you want, we can organize an optional program like the visit of a Masai Village or the Snake Park. We can also organize a visit to a local school or orphanage to interact with the children before transferring you to the airport for your flight. (One room is reserved for shower and refreshing before driving to the airport).

Our package for above arrangements includes:

• 2 bottles of mineral water per client per day while on safari
• 1 safari hat per client
• 1 safari bag per client
• Transport in a 4 x 4 Landcruiser in Tanzania with pop-up roof for game viewing
• Accommodation in the above lodges in standard rooms on full-board
• Government taxes
• Game drives and picnic lunches where mentioned
• Services of a professional driver-guide while on safari
• Park entrance fees to the park for clients
• Entrance fees to the park for bus and driver
• Window seat is guaranteed for every passenger

Our Package DOES NOT include:

• Domestic and International flights
• Domestic and International departure taxes
• Entry Visa to Tanzania
• Personal insurance cover
• Accommodation in Arusha
• Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks except mineral water while on the safari
• Gratuities, tips, cigarettes, laundry
• Any item of personal nature
• Any other item NOT mentioned above
• Any deviation from above itinerary