4 Day Big Five Tanzania Wildlife Safari

You will be picked up from your hotel after your breakfast and then embark on your journey to Lake Manyara National Park or Tarangire National Park for a full-day magical game drive with a picnic lunch. For photographers, be keen and alert on your cameras because the Lake Manyara game drive will never disappoint you.  The park offers you a platform with the best game viewing experience across Africa, including the rare tree-climbing lions. These predators lounge in tree canopies and acacia trees and pose for photos from guests, a sighting that is rarely seen anywhere else in the country.

For birdwatchers, Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with several bird species on display across the park. Even the novice birdwatchers can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly colored and beautiful Lilac-breasted Roller.

On your Classic Tarangire Game Drive

Upon reaching the heart of Tarangire National Park, you will vividly witness the eponymous Tarangire River lined with acacia and baobab trees where the game moves at a relaxed pace to and from throughout the day. During the dry season, thousands of animals from the Masai plains migrate to the Tarangire region in search of water and green pasture, so you can spot dozens of different species in the shortest time possible.

Unique to the park are endangered animals such as the Ashy Starling, Greater Kudu, and Fringe-Eared Oryx, among others. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s picnic areas and take in an unparalleled view of the scenic Tarangire River. Keep an eye on your food, though, as the vervet monkey population will be only too happy to make off with a tasty treat if given the chance!

After this fascinating experience of the day, retire and head to Karatu for dinner and overnight at the accommodation of your choice.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge Karatu.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Wake up early, have breakfast, and after, proceed to Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a productive game drive along the way.

On your Ngorongoro transit to the Serengeti, expect to enjoy the scenic drive towards the Serengeti National Park. On your way, you will pass through mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where luckily enough you can encounter a troop of baboons, cape buffalos, elephants, leopards, and others. This may take about 4 hours to reach the Serengeti Park gates, though you can choose to break up the drive with one or both of the below optional activities: Olduvai Gorge / Maasai Boma Visit your Serengeti. Central Game Drive

Upon reaching there, expect to spot thousands of animal herds such as wildebeests and zebras migrating together; tall and graceful giraffes; jumping antelopes and gazelles; the powerful African elephant; and the most respected group of the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and finally, the predator king, the lion. After the day’s thrills, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Explore the beauty of the magnificent Serengeti National Park before proceeding with a game drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Then proceed on a drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The drive will take you back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of chances to see several animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you will see thousands and thousands of animals in herds, including zebras, wildebeests, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes, gazelles, elephants, and predators such as lions, hyenas, leopards, and cheetahs, among others. After, check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

This spectacular Ngorongoro, which is considered the 8th wonder of the world due to its extensive beautiful caldera from the scenic viewpoint; hence, you will get to know why it has earned such a prominent reputation.

This natural wonder hosts over 120 species of mammal, including the famous Big Five. Globally, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations.

It’s the only famous destination in East Africa renowned for its endangered black rhinoceros that can be seen grazing and roaming gracefully the Ngorongoro plains. More still, it’s an area to see large populations of hippopotamuses enjoying the cool waters. From the comfort of your open-top safari vehicle, you will be able to see and capture some of Africa’s most recognizable mammal species. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to several predators, including leopards, jackals, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeests, cape buffalo, zebras, antelope, and more. Unlike other destinations, the Ngorongoro Crater is truly one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. In the afternoon, transfer back to Arusha to meet your return flight or at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Includes:

• All airport transfers (including pickups and drop-offs) and safari according to the itinerary and accommodation prices.
• All ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle – 6/7-seater extended luxury vehicle.
• Professional and experienced English-speaking guide
• All meals according to the itinerary on a full board basis.
• Drinking mineral water.
• All activities mentioned in the itinerary.
• All park entrance fees and park fees.
• Price item excludes:
• Flights (Domestic & International).
• Optional activities.
• Alcoholic and soft drinks.
• Visa fees.
• Tips to Driver/Guide
• Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
• Travel insurance.
• Serengeti balloon safari ($600 per person)
• Flying Doctors’ insurance during the safari.
• phone bills, gifts, souvenirs, and others.