Overview
Experience the ultimate convenience on this 5-day fly-in midrange Tanzanian safari, designed to maximize your time in the wild. Bypass long road journeys with a scenic morning flight directly into the heart of the legendary Serengeti National Park. Spend two immersive days exploring endless savannah plains teeming with majestic lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Journey onward to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a thriving natural volcanic caldera hosting a dense concentration of African wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Conclude your extraordinary adventure at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its unique tree-climbing lions and brilliant pink flamingos, before a smooth drive back to Arusha for your onward flight home or to Zanzibar, enjoying comfortable midrange accommodations throughout.
Day 1: ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA (KILIMANJARO OR ZANZIBAR)
Welcome to East Africa! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Zanzibar Airport, our professional driver-guide will greet you warmly and transfer you to your comfortable midrange hotel. If arriving in Arusha, unwind in lush tropical gardens and prepare for the wilderness. If starting from Zanzibar, enjoy a relaxing beach evening before your safari adventure begins tomorrow. In the evening, connect with your expert guide for a comprehensive safari briefing over a delicious welcome dinner featuring excellent local and international cuisine, ensuring you rest well before taking to the sky the following morning.
Accommodation:
Name : TULIA BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Hotel
Rank : Midrange
Day 2: FLY TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After an early breakfast, transfer to the airport for your scenic morning flight directly into the Serengeti. Soar above the dramatic Great Rift Valley and volcanic highlands before landing on a wilderness airstrip. Your professional safari guide will meet you at the aircraft to begin an immediate, rewarding game drive. Traverse the endless golden plains as you track resident prides of lions, graceful giraffes, and elegant gazelles. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before checking into your authentic tented camp. Gather around the evening campfire for storytelling and a hearty dinner under the stars.
Accommodation:
Name : THORNTREE RIVER CAMP (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Camp
Rank : Midrange
Day 3: FULL DAY IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Dedicate a full day to exploring the world-famous Serengeti ecosystem. Rise at dawn for an exhilarating sunrise game drive when big cats and other predators are most active. Search for prides of lions, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, and leopards resting in rocky kopjes. Return to camp for a delicious mid-morning brunch, or enjoy a packed bush breakfast in the wild. Spend your afternoon tracking resident wildlife, observing large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the savannah. End your day at camp, enjoying hot showers, good comforts, and a peaceful night under the star-filled sky.
Accommodation:
Name : THORNTREE RIVER CAMP (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Camp
Rank : Midrange
Day 4: SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU
Depart the Serengeti early with a final morning game drive, traveling back toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters down into this ancient, unbroken volcanic caldera for an unforgettable afternoon safari. The crater floor acts as a thriving natural sanctuary, home to nearly 30,000 animals, including the endangered black rhino, hippos, and giant elephant bulls. Enjoy a peaceful picnic lunch beside the scenic hippo pool, watching the wildlife interact just meters away. In the late afternoon, ascend the steep crater walls and drive back to Karatu for a relaxing evening and a delicious dinner.
Accommodation:
Name : EILEEN’S TREES INN (Full Board, Drinks Not Included)
Version : Lodge
Rank : Midrange
Day 5: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore diverse habitats, ranging from a lush underground water forest to the expansive alkaline lake. Keep your eyes open for the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, and thousands of pink flamingos wading along the shoreline. Enjoy a scenic final lunch inside the park. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon for your transfer to the airport to catch your evening flight to Zanzibar or your connection home.
Included
- Park fees
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- All transportation
- Round-trip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Included
- All Taxes/VAT
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips to your safari Guide (tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Additions: Optional Activities After Booking Confirmations
- Travel insurance;
- Visa fee