5 Day Tanzania Magic Hitter Mix Camping & Lodge Safari
About this tour
One of the most popular itineraries for 5 days. You will visit Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Serengeti National Parks and the Ngorongoro Crater, where there are over 25,000 large animals in the crater. You will enjoy different landscapes and see the Big Five big cats and a lot of wildlife on your safari. You will have a remarkable trip to remember in the years to come.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Arusha, Tanzania to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
You'll be picked up from your hotel after breakfast and driven to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and up to six thousand elephants. The park is perfect for bird watching as the park has over 300 species of birds. You'll go to the lodge which is outside the park. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Accomodation: Suricata Boma Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2: Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
After breakfast, you'll depart for Serengeti National Park you will have a game drive searching for large predators and gentle herbivores on which they feed. We'll drive and stop for lunch at the Naabi Hill gate of Serengeti National Park. After lunch, we'll open the roof of the vehicle for a game drive as you head to our campsite for dinner and your overnight stay. Optional: On the way to Serengeti, there are about 4 Maasai villages where tourists have opportunities to visit. If you are interested at an extra cost, you can visit and experience the life of the Maasai people. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Matawi Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Day 3: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in the plains of the Serengeti, with a picnic lunch until afternoon. Later, you'll proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to sleep. You will have a game drive as you head to the Naabi Hill gate. You'll have lunch at the gate and then start to head to Ngorongoro. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Budget camping On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
You'll descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive exploring the short-grass plains and Lake Magadi of the crater floor. This extinct volcano embraces 100 sq miles and is alive with lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, hippos, and much more wildlife. If you are lucky, you may see the rare black rhino. Later, you will ascend to the top and proceed to the camp for your overnight stay after enjoying the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Accomodation: Suricata Boma Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5: Lake Manyara, Tanzania to Arusha, Tanzania
You will drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the Great Rift Valley. After a picnic lunch in the park home to colorful birds, elephants, and hippos we will have an afternoon game drive. Later in the afternoon, we will transfer you to Arusha and drop you off at a preferred hotel. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
What's included
Park fees (For non-residents) All activities (Unless labeled as optional) All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade) A professional driver/guide All transportation (Unless labeled as optional) All Taxes/VAT Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section) Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home) Roundtrip airport transfer Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day) Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Arusha, Tanzania to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania