5 Days Tanzania Budget camping/ Lodge Safaris - Tanzania Safari Tour Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater tours

Day 0: Pick up from airport followed by a drop off to your Hotel as you will advise.
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Day 1: Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park safari

After breakfast drive across Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. The park is also home to a large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and a Hippo lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you'll be able to see the Ground Hornbill and the Crested Eagle. This park has become famous for the the climbing lions and the flamingos in the lake shore. The landscapes of these park are absolutely stunning, very different from the Serengeti. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of giraffes and buffalos in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains in the horizon. Great photo opportunities! In the afternoon, return to camp for dinner.

Extra tour recommended: Bicycle ride in Lake Manyara.
Main Destination:Lake Manyara National ParkAccommodation:
 
Twiga Lodge - Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: Lake Manyara safari - Serengeti tours.

Morning breakfast followed by drive to Serengeti National park through the crater highlands rim for a bird's -eye view of the Ngorongoro Crater, as you crest the hillside, spread out to the "endless plains" serengeti national park inhabited by over 2 million large animals, million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebras, Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrate throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds.
After lunch, afternoon game drive en-route to campsite. Overnight at public campsite or private tented camp / lodge. Our recommendations are Seronera/Lobo public campsite (budget), Ikoma tented camp (mid-range), Kati Kati or Ang'ata camps (Luxury) or Serena Serengeti Lodge (Luxury+).

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
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Accommodation:  Kati Kati Luxury Tented Camp

Mid-range lodge located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3: Serengeti Adventure tours

After breakfast full day spent exploring the Serengeti National Park(morning and afternoon game drives), with optional balloon tour over the Serengeti plains giving you the aerial view of the amazing wonders of the world. Dinner and overnight at either at public campsite or private tented camp / lodge. Our recommendations are Seronera/Lobo public campsite (budget), Ikoma tented camp (mid-range), Kati Kati or Ang'ata camps (Luxury) or Serena Serengeti Lodge (Luxury+).

Main Destination:Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:Kati Kati Luxury Tented Camp

Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4: Serengeti Safari - Ngorongoro crater safari experience

Early morning game drive with a fantastic sunrise experience in the african Savannah returning to the camp for breakfast followed by drive to Ngorongoro crater, the 8th natural wonder of the world. With walls 2,000 ft high and a crater floor that spreads for 102 sq. miles, the crater is a virtual Noah's Ark, inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa including the rare black rhino. The crater has the greatest concentration of wildlife in the planet due to the existence of the rivers, swamps & a soda lake from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. They are the most incredible elephants you'll ever see in your life. Arrival in Ngorongoro in the afternoon. Possibility for an afternoon walking safari in Ngorongoro highlands.

Main Destination:Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Mid-range lodge located inside Ngorongoro

Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5: Ngorngoro Crater - Arusha

Very early in the morning, descend down to the crater floor for a day of wildlife viewing in one of the most incredible places on Earth. After a stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo lake, and more wildlife viewing in the afternoon, drive up the steep road out of the crater and return to Arusha.

Option: A to visit Oldonyo Sambu Maasai Village:

This is a traditional Maasai Village 40km away from Arusha and not a touristic show at all. In fact, many visitors to Tanzania consider this visit to be the greatest highlight of their trip. During the tour, you will be guided by a Maasai Chief, who will show you the village, how the Maasai live, their habits, how they cook, how they take care of livestock, what and how they study, dance, etc. Opportunity to watch the village women perform a local traditional dance. The whole experience provides fantastic photo opportunities.

COST: $1,430 pp (USD) per person sharing all inclusive safari package as outlined in the itinerary.

What's Included

• Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
• Airport pick up and drop off.
• All meals noted in the itinerary. Each day generally includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffets consisting of both western and local dishes.
• Transportation in standard game viewing safari vehicle complete with pop-up roof for easy viewing and photography.
• Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
• Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
• A minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
• Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books, beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
• Bottled mineral water during game drives.
• Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
• All government taxes, levies, and fees
• Pick up and drop off transfers

Not Included

• Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
• Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
• Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
• Laundry services
• Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary