Big 5 Parks of Tanzania North – 8 day Lodge Safari

(15 Reviews)
Duration: 8 days

Overview

The Big 5 Parks of Tanzania North – 8 day Lodge Safari is the ideal opportunity for any lover of nature and wildlife to visit 5 of the biggest and most popular national parks in Tanzania: Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Over 8 days, the safari covers all the key points on the itinerary and all the important aspects of Tanzanian culture and heritage. Each park has a dedicated day to be spent there, with Arusha and Serengeti each having two days.

  1. Incredible variety of wildlife, admired across 5 different locations
  2. Cultural and ecological tourism
  3. Safari (driving, walking, nighttime, balloon)
  4. Sightseeing

Tour Summary

This 8-day tour is your chance to see 5 of the most important parks in Tanzania:

  1. Arusha National Park
  2. Tarangire National Park
  3. Lake Manyara National Park
  4. Serengeti National Park
  5. Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Each of these locations has wonderful scenery and diverse wildlife, both of which you will be able to enjoy and admire over the course of your 8 day safari. Not only that, but you will also have the chance to gain more knowledge about the local heritage, by immersing yourself in the culture and customs of the area during cultural trips and visits at museums, villages and coffee walks.

  • You’ll go to Tanzania
  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha (Tanzania)
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
  • Activities: game drives, Eco & Cultural Tours & walking safaris
  • Getting around: pop-up roof minivan
  • transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
  • Accommodation on the day you arrive is included. Additional accommodation at the end can be arranged for extra cost.

 

Itinerary (8 days)

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 1

    Pickup from Arusha

    The first day is dedicated to picking up the visitors and making the drive towards Arusha National Park. You can take on Mount Meru for a hike or just limit yourself to admiring the view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can make a quick cultural trip into the nearby villages. The night will also be spent here.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 2

    Arusha National Park

    This is the second day you will be spending at Arusha National Park, where you will participate in game drives. Admire hippopotamus, giraffe, elephant, zebra, and other animals, from the large to the very small. Nighttime will be spent at lodges in Arusha National Park.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 3

    Tarangire National Park

    The third day will take you to a new location, Tarangire, where you will spend the remaining hours, as well as the night. Tarangire National Park is well known for its animal diversity, including zebra, buffalo, gazelle, eland and many others.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 4

    Lake Manyara National Park

    Next up is Lake Manyara National Park, which is less visited, but equally beautiful. The most well-known attraction are its curious tree-climbing lions, but you can also spot wildebeest, flamingo, impala, blue monkeys and dozens of other interesting species. This is the only day spent here, along with the night.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 5

    Serengeti National Park

    Day 5 is the first of two that will be spent in Serengeti National Park. This is the largest national park in Tanzania and it attracts the most visitors yearly. You will arrive early enough to go for a game drive. You will spend the night at lodges in Serengeti.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 6

    Serengeti National Park

    Take advantage of the morning at Serengeti National Park and go on a sunrise balloon safari. It offers a unique view of the park and all the wildlife, as well as the beautiful scenery. The game is wonderfully diverse, as well as the opportunities for cultural enrichment. This is the last night you will spend in Serengeti.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 7

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    On the seventh day, you will move on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, an important spot on the Tanzanian safari itinerary and a UNESCO-recognized World Heritage Site. Enjoy exquisite game, as well as stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater. The night will be spent in Karatu.

    Accommodation: Lodges/ Tented camps rated 4 (Very good) or higher at Tripadvisor.com.

  • Day 8

    Back to Arusha

    The final day will be spent making the trip back to Arusha and from there, to the airport and back home.

    Accommodation: Not included.

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$2181.00

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15 Verified Reviews

4.9 / 5
AwesomeEmily
Reviewed: 23/11/2015
From: San Diego,CA

"“Few days, many experiences. Fell in love with my first Safari!”"

There are many amazing highlights to my 5-day lodge safari at Serengeti and Ngorongoro, in Tanzania that I want to share with you. I’m a professional photographer. I was searching for that one magical shot, which would redefine my passion and profession. And believe me when I say this, I found the inspiration and the much-awaited shot during one of my cultural trips to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park - One of the largest parks and game reserves of Tanzania, you can even say - in Africa. I did a lot of research before planning my trip to Tanzania and found out that this game reserve is the most filmed and photographed destination in Africa. Serengeti National Park has a dense wildlife population, which is further enhanced by the large rolling plains. For me, it was definitely an authentic wilderness photographic safari. The national park is an abundance of nature’s creations, from the dense wildlife, clear blue sky to the expansive green grasslands! In my 5-day tour, I was taken on a magnificent safari to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park. Irrespective of time constraints, I got to live an intense wildlife experience. During my stay at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which was in an equally rustic and made-to-live-the-native-life lodge accommodation, I was taken on a drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. This crater region has the densest concentration of game. Lake Manyara National Park was my next stop, which a land of photographic and filming opportunities! I spent the entire day in the Crater and what an unbelievable day it was! Elephants, lions, rhinos, gazelles and numerous species of birds were present to make my safari a priceless one. The crater was behind a gorgeous backdrop of the birds and animals! If you are not here, then you are surely missing out on something beautiful and amazing! - Less
There are many amazing highlights to my 5-day lodge safari at Serengeti and Ngorongoro, in Tanzania that I want to share with you. I’m a professional photographer. I was searching for that one magical shot, which would redefine my passion and profession. And believe me when I say this, I found the inspiration and the much-awaited shot during one of my cultural trips to Serengeti National Park. + More
nightfly
Reviewed: 23/11/2015
From: NYC

"“Spectacular Wild Safari Holiday!”"

I experienced Tanzania like never before during my 5-day safari holiday last month. It felt like escaping into the untouched, remote wilderness of Africa. The entire 5-day was an intriguing, yet exciting excursion fun. Tanzania is a sheer balance of flora and fauna, offering an assortment of culture, heritage, wildlife and fascinating landscape. My Tanzanian tour was dedicated solely to Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Serengeti National Park is the largest game reserve of not only Tanzania but the whole of Africa. Along with it, I was spent amazing days driving and hiking down the Ngorongoro Crater, which is enriched with wildlife and beautiful topographical elements! Whether at Serengeti National Park or the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will definitely experience the best safari time in both the locations. I got a front-row seat to the Wildebeest Migration, as well as, the Ngorongoro Crater, which are renowned for being Natural Wonders of the world! Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a World Heritage region, officiated by UNESCO. It is located between Serengeti and Lake Manyara game reserves. The best thing about touring and hiking in Ngorongoro was that I witnessed a visual treat. The area is made of volcanoes, savannah, lakes, plateaus and the world famous Crater, measuring 610m in depth. It is world’s largest and extinct volcanic crater. Here you can catch a glimpse of thousands of species of birds and animals, from pelicans, flamingos, antelopes to even hippopotamuses. Serengeti on the other hand, is a prominent national park of Tanzania. It has the densest population of lions. The area of this game reserve expands till the border of Kenya. There are more than 25000 species of birds and animals present here, making the park their home. I was lucky enough to get a sight of few predators, such as the hyena, jackal and definitely the lion. Along with the animals, I had close encounters with fish eagles, secretary birds and even ostriches! I will be visiting Tanzania soon, as I have to visit the other parts of the country and explore the remaining game reserves, of Arusha, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. A few days visit to Tanzania is not enough. You have to come with a lot of time in hand and make the most of every second here! - Less
I experienced Tanzania like never before during my 5-day safari holiday last month. It felt like escaping into the untouched, remote wilderness of Africa. The entire 5-day was an intriguing, yet exciting excursion fun. Tanzania is a sheer balance of flora and fauna, offering an assortment of culture, heritage, wildlife and fascinating landscape. My Tanzanian tour was dedicated solely to Serengeti + More

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included
  • Entrance fees for national parks are covered
  • Mineral water, as well as food, is included, both at the accommodation and on the road, in the form of pre-packed meals. These meals usually include fruit, sandwiches, boiled eggs, etc.
  • The lodge provides breakfast and dinner for the three days/nights you will be spending in Serengeti.
  • Should you have any dietary restrictions or allergies, please notify in advance, as preferred meals can be arranged and are included
Excluded
  • Accommodation on the last day
  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Alcohol is not provided, and neither are soft drinks; these will be purchased separately by each traveler.

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Founded In: 2015
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