5 days Northern Tanzania itinerary

5 days Northern Tanzania itinerary

Tanzania are located east of Africa and are one of the main safari destinations renowned for some of the best wildlife experiences. Tanzania safari brings you close to an amazing array of Wildlife unmatched by any other destination, hosts to one of the last and greatest animal migrations in the world where over a million ungulates move from one region to another in search of greener and fresher pastures.

Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and drive to Tarangire National Park for Game drive.

After breakfast you will get be picked up from the hotel and start you early morning drive to Tarangire which is approximately 2-3 hours to the gate. Tarangire National Park is special for its high concentration of elephants, especially during the dry season, and its iconic baobab trees, making it a popular destination for wildlife viewing and bird watching. You will get a chance to explore this beautiful nature with packed lunch which you will have a chance to enjoy either in the picnic area inside the park or even just inside the car. After a whole day of game viewing, you will then proceed to drive to your hotel which is found outside the park but around the park area which is under Wilderness Management since animals are available also in the area. Accommodation; Burunge Tented Lodge FB

Day 2: Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park and drive to Karatu.

After breakfast you will get another chance to explore the vast beauty of Tarangire. Tarangire National Park is a national park in Tanzania's Manyara Region. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park. The Tarangire River is the primary source of fresh water for wild animals in the Tarangire Ecosystem during the annual dry season. This makes a perfect game viewing opportunity for tourists. After the game drive and picnic lunch, you will drive to Karatu for overnight which approximately 2 hours. Accommodation; Rhino Lodge FB

Day 3: Half day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Serengeti.

On this day will get a chance to visit one of the seven-wonders of the world. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area's main tourists’ attraction. It is the largest and most scenic crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a large concentration of wildlife. It is also one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders due to its breathtaking natural features. The Ngorongoro Crater is known as a home to over 25,000 animals, including the big five; elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, lions and leopards. Other animals found in this crater include hippos, hyenas, warthogs, zebras, elands, gazelles, wildebeests, just to name a few. This makes Ngorongoro Crater probably the best site in Tanzania to spot and watch the big five as well as other wild species more easily. After the crater tour and lunch, you will drive to Serengeti National Park for overnight Accommodation; Banagi Safari Lodge FB

Day 4: Game drive in serengeti national park

After breakfast you will get a chance to have a game drive in the serengeti national park. The Serengeti is well known for the largest annual animal migration in the world of over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebra along with smaller herds of Thomson's gazelle and eland. The national park is also home to the largest lion population in Africa. It is under threat from deforestation, population growth and ranching. Serengeti National Park is renowned for its diverse and abundant wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo) and numerous other species. It's particularly famous for the Great Migration of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. After the game drive, you will drive back to the lodge. Accommodation; Canopy Bush Camps FB

Day 5: Final game drive in serengeti and flight back to Arusha or Zanzibar (flights will not be booked by us on this trip)

After breakfast you will get another chance to have a game drive in the serengeti national park. After the game drive you will then drive to Seronera Airstrip for you flight to the destination of your desire. Our driver will make sure that you reach the destination safely and in time for your flight.

Prices

High season (June to Nov) – Banagi safari lodge is Seronera

  • 2 Pax = $2565pp x2
  • 4 Pax = $2110pp x4
  • 6 Pax = $1852pp x6
  • Single supplement = $195

Peak season (Jan-Mar, Dec) -Canopy bush camp is Ndutu

  • 2 Pax = $2612pp x2
  • 4 Pax = $2065pp x4
  • 6 Pax = $1905pp x6
  • Single supplement = $200

Changing accommodations:-

  • From Rhino Lodge to Ang’ata Ngorongoro crater rim July/August - extra $200pppn in double, extra $320pppn in single
  • From Burunge tented camp to Tarangire River camp July/August - $170pppn in double, extra $180pppn in single
  • From Serengeti Banagi Safari Lodge to Katikati tented July/August - $175pppn in double, extra $305pp in single
  • Xmas supplement $40pppn 24/25/31st

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Included in the price

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days

Excluded from the price

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcohol drinks