5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Short Safari

Unveiling Tanzania’s Wonders: A 5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Short Safari Adventure from Moshi

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure from Moshi, Tanzania, immersing yourself in the diverse landscapes and captivating wildlife of this East African nation. Witness the majesty of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, explore the vast Serengeti National Park, and discover the unique ecosystem of Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 1: Unveiling the Beauty of Lake Manyara

Depart from Moshi and embark on a scenic drive towards Lake Manyara National Park.
Observe diverse landscapes and a captivating array of wildlife on an afternoon game drive. Spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, and playful monkeys amidst the lush green foliage.
Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the stunning scenery.
Continue the game drive in the late afternoon, maximizing your chances of encountering wildlife before settling into your comfortable lodge or tented camp within the park or nearby.

Day 2: Witnessing the Majesty of the Serengeti

Rise early for breakfast and depart towards the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Embark on a morning game drive in the vast savannas of the Serengeti, witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration (if you’re visiting during the right season) or diverse resident wildlife populations.
Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of acacia trees, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Continue the afternoon game drive, searching for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and observing the diverse herbivores like zebras, giraffes, and antelopes.
As the day comes to an end, relax and enjoy dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or tented camp within the Serengeti.

Day 3: Exploring the Depths of the Serengeti

Enjoy a morning breakfast before embarking on another exciting game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
Explore different areas of the park, searching for diverse wildlife and witnessing the vastness of the Serengeti ecosystem.
You might encounter large predators like lions, hyenas, and jackals, or witness the fascinating social interactions of elephants and baboons.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery.
In the afternoon, continue your game drive, keeping your eyes peeled for wildlife and soaking in the beauty of the Serengeti.
Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a morning breakfast before departing towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact caldera.
Descend into the crater and embark on a morning game drive, witnessing a breathtaking concentration of animals roaming freely within the crater walls. Observe the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros) alongside zebras, wildebeest, and numerous other creatures.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, offering a unique opportunity to observe these massive creatures in their natural habitat.
Continue the game drive in the afternoon, searching for diverse wildlife and soaking in the breathtaking views of the crater and its surroundings.
Ascend from the crater and return to your lodge near the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Farewell to the Wilds of Tanzania

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your lodge, reflecting on the memories of your incredible safari adventure.
Depart from the lodge and embark on a scenic drive back to Moshi, where your safari adventure concludes.

Optional Activities:

Gain insights into the fascinating traditions and way of life of the Maasai people by visiting a village near Lake Manyara or the Ngorongoro Crater. (additional cost may apply)
Embark on a thrilling hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti National Park or the Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise for a unique aerial perspective. (additional cost may apply)

Planning Your 5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Short Safari:

Choose the Season: The dry season (June to October) offers the best opportunities for wildlife viewing, with clear skies and sparse vegetation. However, the wet season (November to May) boasts lush landscapes and fewer crowds.
Visas and Permits: Ensure you have obtained the necessary visas and permits for Tanzania before your trip.
Accommodation Options: Choose from comfortable lodges or tented camps, offering various levels of luxury and amenities, catering to diverse budgets and preferences.
Packing Essentials: Pack comfortable clothing suitable for warm weather, sturdy shoes for game drives, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, and a camera to capture your unforgettable encounters.

5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Short Safari. Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Plains and Lake Manyara Safari From Moshi

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION	Moshi
ATTRACTIONS	Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Plains, Lake Manyara.
WEAR	Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

Safari From Moshi to Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Plains and Lake Manyara Price

INCLUDED

Park fees, government fees & taxes inclusive of 16% VATThree meals a day while on Safari.
One-night Hotel accommodation in Moshi/Arusha
Professional English speaking Safari Guide/Driver.Transportation in mini-coach
Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
Transport in 4X4 Toyota Land Cruisers
Pre–tour itinerary document.
Extensive Game drives.

NOT INCLUDED

Personal expense such as communication charges like emails, faxes, and phone callsInstructor, guide, driver gratuity

Laundry

Drinks like sodas, water, beer and wines

Visa Fees

Safari From Moshi to Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti Plains and Lake Manyara Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara

Non game-viewing travel time: 3½ hours, Distance: 130 km

Pick up from Moshi and transfer to Lake Manyara national park. We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and after lunch do we head into the Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive. This national park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park), located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The park’s varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa’s largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara’s unique tree-climbing lions, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake.

Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti Plains

Non game-viewing travel time: 6 hours, Distance: 205 km

After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species.

We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.

Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 3: Serengeti Plains

Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a Hot Air Balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of Africa, across rivers and over numerous small villages.

We do an after breakfast game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible Lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. The Visitor Centre close to the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and public campsites, is well worth a visit after the morning’s game drive. This nicely designed centre offers some interesting wildlife displays as well as a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. The centre also has a shop where cold drinks and snacks can be purchased, as well as a picnic area and information trail up and around a nearby kopje. We will enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch at the centre in the shade of the giant acacia trees.

In the afternoon we will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attract a number of lion and some formidably large cobras. Kopjes are weathered granite outcrops, scattered around the plains, most of which are miniature ecosystems, providing shade and drinking water in pools left in the rock after the rains. This makes the kopjes particularly good for spotting wildlife in the dry seasons – including lions, which like to lie in wait for animals coming to drink! Dinner and overnight in the Seronera area, as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 4: Serengeti Plains – Ngorongoro crater

Non game-viewing travel time: 4 hours, Distance: 145 km

After breakfast at the lodge do we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.

We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge and rest. Dinner and overnight as per the standard and type of accommodation option requested.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Moshi

Non game-viewing travel time: 5 hours, Distance: 273 km

After early breakfast, we will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for a half day’s safari tour. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park, is it’s dense population of predators, which include lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos and other water birds can usually been seen here.

In afternoon get lunch at your lodge after which we will transfer back to Moshi. Upon arrival in Moshi then we will end our African safari adventure. You will be taken to your hotel, which ends our safari services.

Please note this itinerary is subject to change with or without prior notice according to local conditions / park rules. The order of places visited could also be changed according to the guide’s decision.

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