Embark on a 5-day budget safari adventure with Kijijini Safaris, exploring some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin your journey at Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees, diverse birdlife, large African elephants, and the presence of big cats. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater, the best location to spot the endangered black rhino. Discover the unique tree-climbing lions and abundant bird species of Lake Manyara National Park. Finally, experience the Serengeti National Park, renowned for its vast wildlife populations, bird diversity, and the spectacular Great Migration.
Upon your arrival at either Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport, a representative will greet you and transport you to your accommodation in Arusha for an overnight stay. Relax and prepare for the adventure that awaits you the next day. Destination: Arusha Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park After an early breakfast at around 8:00 AM, you will have a brief orientation before departing for Tarangire National Park. This park is known for its vast savannahs dotted with impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes, and it boasts the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You'll also have the chance to see giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for optimal wildlife viewing. Enjoy a hot lunch at a picnic site around 12:30 PM, and continue exploring the park in the afternoon. In the evening, head to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay. Destination: Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Migombani Campsite Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)
After an early breakfast at around 8:00 AM, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing point with a nearly 180° view of the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the 600-meter-deep crater, one of the most beautiful wildlife safari sites in the world and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. Interact with the Maasai people, and enjoy the stunning 20 km diameter caldera. The crater is home to over 25,000 animals, including a variety of bird species, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. Have a hot lunch at a picnic spot by the hippo pool, then drive to the heart of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an en-route game drive to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay. Destination: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Accommodation: Nyani Campsite or similar
After breakfast at around 8:00 AM, or at your preferred time, embark on a half-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park, which has the highest concentration of wildlife on the planet. The park is home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. Enjoy a hot lunch in the park around 12:30 PM with soft drinks and unlimited drinking water. Continue the game drive until about 3:00 PM, then head to your campsite in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay. Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Migombani Campsite Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)
After an early breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife. The park is home to more than 500 bird species, and even first-time visitors might see around 100 species in a day. The acacia woodland is the favored habitat of the park's legendary tree-climbing lions and tusked elephants. Other wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, hyenas, buffalo, hippos, elephants, and wildebeest. Enjoy lunch in the park, then return to Arusha. For those wishing to extend their adventure, flights to Zanzibar are available from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
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