5-Day Tanzania Small Group Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Your small group safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha, heading դեպի Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife along the Tarangire River. In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route as you make your way into the endless plains of the Serengeti. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where you may begin to witness the Great Migration (seasonal), along with predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Dinner and overnight at a mid-range tented camp in the Serengeti.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. This day offers excellent opportunities to follow the Great Migration herds and observe dramatic wildlife interactions. Your guide will navigate different مناطق of the park to maximize sightings, including elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and diverse bird species. Optional early morning or sunset drives enhance your experience in this iconic ecosystem. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Serengeti (Half Day) – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, taking in the last moments of this incredible landscape. After lunch, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the late afternoon at your lodge located on or near the crater rim, offering breathtaking views. Relax and prepare for the next day’s crater exploration. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often referred to as a natural wildlife sanctuary. The crater floor is home to an incredible density of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable small group safari adventure.
Included
- Park entrance and gate fees for all national parks and conservation areas visited.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver with a 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Accommodation in lodges, tented camps, or safari lodges as per itinerary.
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
- Bottled water during game drives.
- Game drives as per the itinerary, including full-day and half-day drives.
- Transport from Arusha to the parks and back (or airport transfers if specified).
- Government taxes and service charges.
- Some small group safaris include domestic flights (if itinerary requires it) or can be added on request.
Excluded
- International flights to/from Tanzania.
- Visa fees for Tanzania (currently $50 USD for most nationalities).
- Travel or medical insurance.
- Drinks (alcoholic beverages, sodas, or juices) unless specified.
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary (e.g., balloon safari, cultural visits, walking safaris, hot air balloon rides).
- Tips for guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone/internet, souvenirs).
- Items of a personal nature (binoculars, cameras, safari clothing, etc.).
