5-Day Mid-Range Shared Tarangire-Serengeti-Ngorongoro
This 5-day safari tour will take you through the endless plains of Tanzania to enjoy the sights and scenes of Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. You will view the Big Five and other African wildlife, enjoy authentic interactions with Maasai tribes and more. Come visit Africa with us Accommodation: Karibu Heritage Hotel.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Tanzania
You'll visit Arusha, Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara NP
This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for single travelers
Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
Minimum age of 1 year
The minimum age for this tour is 1 year.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Book your own international flights when using this operator help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marera Valley Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town) – All Meals Included
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All Meals Included |
| 2 |
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
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All Meals Included |
| 3 |
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Mid-range tented bush camp on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
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All Meals Included |
| 4 |
Kankari Lodge
Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP – All Meals Included
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All Meals Included |
| 5 | End of tour | Meals at Own Expense |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will travel to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a packed lunch to enjoy along the way. Tarangire National Park is famous for its large number of elephants and baobab trees. After the game drive, your driver/guide will drive you to your accommodations at Marera Valley Lodge for the dinner and your overnight stay.
| Main Destination: | Tarangire National Park |
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Best Time to Visit
July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season
June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Cheetah
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Marera Valley Lodge
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2 Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will check out and begin your drive to Serengeti National Park. You will travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying an exciting game drive along the way. In the late afternoon, you will make a stop at Naabi Hills Gate to have lunch. After lunch, your journey will continue as you enjoy an African sunset and make your way to the Serengeti Heritage luxury tented Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
| Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
|
Best Time to Visit
January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season
July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park
Elephant
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Hippo
Common
Hyena
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Black Rhino
Very Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
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| Accommodation: | Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 3 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
You will rise very early for a sunrise game drive where you will watch predators on the hunt. After your action-packed game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, you will check out and enjoy another game drive as you travel to Ngorongoro to check in at the Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
| Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater |
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Best Time to Visit
June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season
Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather
June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
Black Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Abundant
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
Hippo
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Giraffe
None
White Rhino
None
Cheetah
None
Wild Dog
None
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| Accommodation: | Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will travel to the Ngorongoro Crater where you will descend to the crater floor to take part in a memorable 6-hour game drive. You will stop for a picnic lunch at a designated spot where you can view the wildlife while you enjoy your meal. After lunch, your game drive will continue as your driver/guide makes their way back to ascend to the crater rim. Once you exit the crater, you will drive to the Kankari Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
| Main Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park |
|
Best Time to Visit
June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season
July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Lion
Occasional
Hyena
Occasional
Leopard
Rare
Wild Dog
Very Rare
White Rhino
None
Black Rhino
None
Cheetah
None
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| Accommodation: | Kankari Lodge
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| Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5 Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After early breakfast, you will check out and begin your drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full game drive with lunch boxes. You will have a good time exploring Lake Manyara National Park for 7 hours then drive back to Arusha ready to go back home or be dropped off at the airport.
| Main Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park |
| Accommodation: | No accommodation |
| Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- A travel party of 1 or 2 people can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
- This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
- This tour accepts children who are 1 year and older. Children
under 5 are free.
Rates Per Person
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Start dates |
Single 1 room
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2+ people Sharing rooms
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Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
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$2
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$2
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
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
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- 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
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
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
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- 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
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Book your own international flights when using this operator help
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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Lion
Buffalo
Zebra
Wildebeest
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Hyena
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Cheetah
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Black Rhino