5 Days Taste Of Tanzania - Based On Mid-Range Lodge

5 Days Taste Of Tanzania - Based On Mid-Range Lodge

Witness the elephants and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire
Travel the endless plains of the world-famous Serengeti
Search for the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy the comforts of a lodge in the heart of the Tanzanian bush

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

Stop At: Babati, tanzania, Tarangire National Park 3134 Tanzania
After breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.

Tarangire’s landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit. It is dotted with ancient baobab trees, which the Maasai people believe are the first tree in creation, and large termite mounds. The dry season sees the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while the wet season brings dense bush and luscious high grasses. Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, dwarf mongoose, impala, buffalo, antelope and fringe-eared oryx. Predators include lion, cheetah and leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds; green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the kori bustard and the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight – Endoro Lodge, Karatu

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

Stop At: Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania
Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.

Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight – Endoro Lodge, Karatu

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Today you will drive to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration which is a once in a lifetime experience. You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight – Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight – Embalakai Authentic Tented Camp, Serengeti National Park

Day 5: Serengeti to Moshi Town

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Today you will have a half game drive in the serengeti plains and in the late afternoon you will return to Moshi town for your final evening.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight – Panama hotel, Moshi