5 day tanzania wilderness lodges safari
Serengeti National Park is always a richly rewarding experience. It offers outstanding wildlife viewing in true safari style with all the creature comforts you could possibly wish for whilst ensuring an entirely authentic experience without hordes of tourists.
DAY 1: GAME DRIVE TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK.
We depart from your lodge in Arusha and proceed to Lake Manyara National Park. Although small in size, this park is one of the most diverse reserves in the country. Lake Manyara covers two-thirds of the park. At the backdrop is the wall of the Great Rift Valley, before which lies the groundwater forest, areas of open grassland near the lake foreshore, and the Soda Lake. We enjoy a picnic lunch in this area, which consists of open grassy areas, hot springs, dense woodlands, and steep mountainsides. Lake Manyara National Park is a birding paradise that has more than 350 species of bird. The park is also famed for its unique and elusive tree-climbing lions.
Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge: Full board.
DAY 2: GAME DRIVE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
We proceed to Olduvai Gorge, known as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’. It was here, in the Great Rift Valley, that the remains of early hominids dating back 2 million years were uncovered. Afterwards, we visit the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world – Serengeti National Park. The word ‘Serengeti’ means ‘endless plains’, which describes the park’s 5,600 square mile boundary. Yet for its sprawling area, the Serengeti does not disappoint when it comes to rich game-viewing. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth. We make our way to our lodging for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY 3: GAME DRIVE TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK.
We embark on an encore game drive in the expansive Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti boasts one of the most varied collections of wildlife on the planet. Annually, from May to December, millions of animals embark on a migration which brings them from central Serengeti to Kenya’s Masai Mara and back again in an incredible spectacle. Even during the ‘down-time’, vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo, as the lions, leopard, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals stalk their meals. We make our way to our lodging for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY 4: GAME DRIVE TO NGORONGORO CRATER.
We depart from the Serengeti to visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. 30,000 animals make their home in this crater, making it an ideal place for sightings of the ‘big 5′ – lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard. This truly world-class attraction is also known as the ‘8th Wonder of the World’. We make our way to our lodging for the night.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Krurumu Tented Camp: Full board.
Day 5: NGORONGORO TO ARUSHA.
After breakfast, we depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head back to Arusha. With prior arrangement, we can drop you off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) after the safari.
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SAFARI INCLUDES:
1. Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
2. Private safari guide
3. Maasai Experience tour
4. Extended Toyota Land Cruiser
5. Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
6. Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
7. Park fees
8. Crater fees
9. All meals while on safari
10. Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
11. On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks
12. Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
SAFARI EXCLUDES:
1. Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
2. Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
3. Meals not listed above
4. Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc)
5. Tips and any items of personal nature.
Details
Meeting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Upcoming Availibilities
Organized By
Burigi Tours and Safaris Ltd
We are the premier outfitter for climbing Kilimanjaro; the company is operated by Tanzanian professional and experienced Mountain guides.
You are probably considering climbing Kilimanjaro with us. We know you have many choices, so I would like to take this opportunity to explain how we have evolved into a company that truly rivals the industry’s highest performing Kilimanjaro and safari operator.
We offer tailored made safaris, Wildebeest Migration Safaris, Budget Camping Safaris, Luxury lodge Safaris and Beach holidays in Zanzibar.
We include the best Tanzania National Parks as listed here.
Northern Circuit:
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
Serengeti National Park.
Arusha National park.
Mkomazi National Park.
Lake Manyara National Park.
Tarangire National Park.
Western Circuit.
Buringi National Park.
Rumbondo Island National Park.
Gombe Stream National Park.
Mahale National Park.
Katavi National Park.
Eastern Circuit:
Saadani National Park.
Southern Circuit:
Mikumi National Park.
Udzungwa Mountains National Park.
Ruaha National Park.
Kitulo National Park.
Other Circuits:
Ngorongoro Crater.
Selous Game Reserve.
Zanzibar Island.
We are committed to providing a detailed safety briefing to all trekkers prior to the trek.
Ensuring that all guides are Wilderness First Responder Certified (WFR), are licensed by Kilimanjaro National Park, have significant experience climbing Kilimanjaro and speak English fluently.
Carrying all necessary safety and precautionary equipment including pulse oximeters, emergency oxygen and first aid kits.
