Compare 5 Days Tanzania Safari - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater by Wildreality Safari vs 11 Day Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar by Brilliant Adventures and Safaris

Day 1 – DRIVE FROM ARUSHA TOWN TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Tarangire National Park is the second-largest National Park in Tanzania and is well-known for ancient baobab trees, tree climbing pythons, and the largest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetah.

• Distance: 150 km
• Game viewing time: 6-7 hrs

After breakfast, you will meet our guide and our office representative for a briefing about your Safari. After briefing about your Safari, you will drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch, this drive takes 2 hours. Along the way, you will take in the scenic views of the grassland plains speckled with the ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and cattle herded by the nomadic people. After lunch break midday, you will continue your afternoon game drive then drive to the Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Camps: Tarangire Public Campsites/ Twiga Campsites at Mto wa Mbu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 2 – LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK FULL DAY GAME DRIVE

Lake Manyara National Park is notable for the tree climbing lions, the alkaline soda lake that captivate thousands flamingos and more than 500 other bird species.
Lake Manyara offers stunning views that is why is one of favorite for photographers and bird lovers.
The Lake Manyara National park is fairly small compared to the other parks in Tanzania. That is because the major land is covered by Lake.

• Distance: 50 km
• Game viewing time: 6-7 hrs

After breakfast, you will drive to the Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch for a full day game drive. If your lucky you will get a chance to see tree climbing lions. After lunch break midday, you will continue your afternoon game drive then drive to the Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

• Camps: Lake Manyara Public Campsites/ Twiga Campsites at Mto wa Mbu
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 – DRIVE FROM LAKE MANYARA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti is well known for the Great Wildebeest Migration in the northern part toward the Mara River. It is an unforgettable adventure to have a chance see all animals migrate in a clockwise circle every year. If you also want to spot all the Big Five animals (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo) all in one park, the Serengeti is the place to be.

• Distance: 150 km
• Game viewing time: 6-7 hrs

Early morning after breakfast, you will depart from Campsite and we will proceed to Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You may have a chance to stop at the Ndutu area depending on the time. You will stop for lunch on the way and then proceed to your campsite with a game drive en-route arriving in the evening.

Accommodation

• Camps: Serengeti Public Campsites
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 4 – DRIVE FROM SERENGETI TO NGORONGORO AREA

Ngorongoro is one of the 8 Wonders of the World, the crater is an essential shelter for different wildlife. The most commonly seen are big bulls of elephants and the vulnerable species of black rhinos. In the Crater you will see large herds of wildebeest, African cape buffalos, zebras, Thomson and grant gazelles, hippopotamus, black-backed jackals, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, and close to 400 bird species.

After breakfast, you will take packed lunch for an early morning game drive between 08:00 – 14:30 hrs. Then, will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while having a game drive en route to where you will have dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

• Camps: Ngorongoro Public Campsites
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 5 – NGORONGORO CRATER TOUR – ARUSHA TOWN

After an early breakfast, you will drop over 600 meters into the crater for a full day game drive. You will break game drive for lunch, you will have your lunch at the base of the crater.

After the tour, you will drive back to Arusha town or Directly to the airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar or back home.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha City

Your international flight will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, home to the ‘The Roof of Africa’, Mount Kilimanjaro. After clearing immigration and collecting your luggage, you’ll be met by your driver who will be waiting for you at arrivals.

You will drive to your accommodation in Arusha, and on a clear day you may have views of Kilimanjaro en route. After a long day travelling you may want to rest, but if you want to keep yourself busy until the evening, we can arrange a city tour or other experiences dependent on your interests.

Overnight at your chosen accommodation

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Today you’ll be heading out to your first Tanzania national park the beautiful Tarangire, often a favourite park among guides due to its size and remoteness, particularly in the southern section. The park is known for the large numbers of elephant that congregate here.

There are substantial populations of wildebeest, zebra, impala, giraffe, eland and buffalo as well, and even a few localized and unusual species including the gerenuk and fringe-eared oryx. The primary landscape is dry, open woodland scattered with hundreds of Africa’s prehistoric ‘Trees of Life’, the baobab tree. You’ll explore the park in your private vehicle, stopping for a picnic lunch during your game drive, and eventually head to your camp for the evening.

Overnight at your chosen accommodation

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Your drive from Karatu to the Serengeti will wind you through wide green hills and across flat lowlands. The land stretches to the horizon in all directions, interrupted only by small dusty towns and earthy round Maasai huts. Once you’ve crossed into the Serengeti, you’ll be on a game drive as you make your way toward camp.

The southern section of the park is covered with flat or gently rolling grasslands and occasionally dotted with rock kopjes, home to good populations of resident game. Big cats love to have a good vantage point and the kopjes provide that. Massive herds of wildebeest call this southern section home when they’re birthing before moving farther north. The Serengeti is home to a variety of landscapes, and what’s around you will depend on where you’re staying in the park.

Overnight at your chosen accommodation

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Today you will continue your African safari experience to one of the country’s biggest draws: the Serengeti National Park. The endless plains and abundance of wildlife that call the Serengeti home are unsurpassed. The Wildebeest Migration with more than a million wildebeest is probably the highlight of the Serengeti. It is a true spectacle and impressive to watch millions of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles thunder across the endless plains of the Serengeti. 

Together with your private guide, you will be looking for the herds across the plains. Apart from the migratory animals, you will also get to see lots of other animals, like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many more. Expect to be impressed by the natural beauty of Africa’s most famous park.

If you like to watch wildlife from another perspective, we recommend you go on a balloon safari. It is an amazing experience to drift silently above the plains with herds of wildlife.

Overnight at your chosen accommodation

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning you drive from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro. Upon arrival at Ngorongoro, you will start descending into the crater. This collapsed volcano is the main feature of the area and creates a unique ecosystem with a wide variety of vegetation. Enjoy the beautiful colours of the landscapes and the diversity of animals.

The crater is home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa and is choked with elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos and even the rare black rhino. This is one of the best places to spot all of the Big Five. The views from the crater rim over the crater floor are incredible. Because of its natural beauty, the Ngorongoro Crater is chosen as one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders.

There is a range of activities to do in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, like visiting a Maasai village.  You can spend up to six hours in the crater before heading back to Karatu.

Overnight at your chosen accommodation

Day 6 – 10: Karatu – Arusha Airport - Fly out to Zanzibar

After breakfast, depending on the flight time, your driver will transfer you to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your reserved accommodation on the beach.

Enjoy the final days of your Tanzania experience at your own leisure. Explore the amazing coral reefs and swim among thousands of colorful tropical fish, grab a surfboard and hit the waves, or simply lay back for a bit of sun.

Overnight at your chosen accommodation

Day 11: Beach Hotel > Zanzibar Airport

After breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.