5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti Migration and Lake Manyara Safari. Book this safari to take you to the northern Serengeti National Park for an ultimate Serengeti migration safari despite the short number of days you may have. With the inclusion of Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Parks, the distance to and from northern Serengeti National Park is minimized.
Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire National Park, Game Drive
Your Tanzania safari guide will meet you and welcome you for the safari at the airport upon arrival or hotel of stay in Arusha. He will brief you about your safari at hand, and will proceed on a transfer to Tarangire national park which is known for its large herds of elephants. You will also look out for the various wildlife species such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hartebeest, wildebeest, elands, impalas and many bird species.
You will also enjoy beautiful views of the baobab and acacia trees where the wildlife species take shelter. You will proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Heart and Soul Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Serengeti National Park (Northern Area)
After an early breakfast, with your packed lunch proceed to transfer to the northern part of Serengeti, driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and central part of Serengeti National Park all the while looking out for the different wild game that you shall spot whilst on your drive, punctuated with a picnic lunch stop in Serengeti National Park.
As you drive to the camp, look out for the migrating herds, and if time allows, enjoy a short game drive in northern Serengeti, in the Mara River area, chancing to spot the anticipated Mara River crossing! Check-in at the camp, relax as you wait for dinner and have an overnight stay at the camp.
Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp Kogatende
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full day in Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, you will enjoy full days of exploring the Serengeti National Park on a game drive while looking for wildlife such as giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, lions, leopards, elands, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, cheetahs, among others. Chance to witness the Mara River crossing!
You can also enjoy your lunch in the wilderness and later engage in another game drive while searching for wildlife like elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes among others. Your guide will take you back to the lodge later. Dinner and night at the lodge.
Accommodation: As above
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Activity: Hot air balloon @550$ per person
Day 4: Morning Game Drive, Drive to Lake Manyara area
After an early breakfast, enjoy breakfast, and with a packed lunch proceed to enjoy another game drive in the Mara River area of the park, for a chance to spot yet again the Mara River crossing of the great wildebeest migration. Proceed through the central Serengeti as you drive to Lake Manyara area, with lunch enjoyed en-route. Arrive in the evening at the lodge, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay at Heritage Manyara Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Lake Manyara Nature Walk and Game Drive, Departure
After breakfast at the lodge, check out with a packed lunch for a morning nature walk to come up-close with nature and wild game. Enjoy a game drive as well, looking out for the different animals including chancing to see the tree climbing lions. Enjoy a packed lunch and thereafter proceed on a transfer back to Arusha. This brings your 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti Migration and Lake Manyara Safari to an end.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Price includes
- All day game drives as per itinerary
- Accommodation for the duration of the safari
- 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle
- Professional safari and tour guide/driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price excludes
- Flights
- Items of personal nature( laundry, beverages, etc)
- Any hotel accommodation before/after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary