5 DAYS OF TARANGIRE MANYARA SERENGETI WILDLIFE SAFARI

5 DAYS OF TARANGIRE, LAKE MANYARA, AND SERENGETI WILDLIFE VIEWING SAFARI

Tarangire Manyara serengeti wildlife safari overview

This article outlines a 5-day safari excursion in Tanzania that begins and concludes in Arusha. This vacation includes incredible culture, outstanding wildlife, and beautiful nature viewing in some of Tanzania’s most rewarding safari areas, including Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Tarangire National Park. You will get unlimited wildlife drives through Lake Manyara National Park, which is home to tree-climbing lions. Walking safari in Tarangire National Park and to the famed Serengeti to see millions of migrating wildebeest in season, as well as Big Five, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Wild dogs, Giraffes, Zebras, and wildlife in Tarangire Manyara serengeti safari

The highlights of 5 days Tarangire Manyara serengeti wildlife safari

Enjoy daily game drives
Witness the Wildebeest Migration in the season
Watch the Big Five animals in their natural habitat
See the Big Cats Lion, Cheetah, and Leopard
Spot big herds of Elephants at Tarangire
Spot Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions
See the endless plains of the Serengeti
Visit Olduvai Gorge (the Cradle of Humankind)
Enjoy fantastic birdwatching & photography
Optional cultural walk in Mto wa Mbu Village

Detailed 5 days Tarangire manyara serengeti safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Tarangire for afternoon game drive

After breakfast, you shall embark on a three-hour journey to Tarangire National Park. Check into your hotel or lodge upon arrival for lunch. Tarangire National Park in Northern Tanzania is a lovely, peaceful park famed for its elephant migration, birdlife, and authentic safari experience.

In the afternoon, go on a game drive to search for rare species. The grassy plains of Tarangire are covered in Baobabs, the tallest trees in Africa and a haven for numerous species. In this area, elephants can be found in herds of up to 300 individuals. Discover approximately 500 different bird species, including the Yellow-collared lovebird, which is the largest bird in the world, and the Kori Bustard, which is the heaviest flying bird in the world. Watch out for herds of waterbucks, zebras, giraffes, elands, gazelles, buffalos, impalas, wildebeests, and hartebeests. After dinner, head back to the lodge for a good night’s sleep.

The meal plan: All meals are included

Day 2: Morning guided nature walk, game drive with transfer to Lake Manyara

After breakfast, embark on a guided walking safari through Tarangire National Park to see elephant, buffalo, waterbuck, antelope, eland, impala, giraffe, and other animal footprints. Meet the creatures up close and personal. This guided walking safari in this national park allows you to see over 600 different bird species, including the magnificent Yellow-collared Lovebird, one of the world’s largest birds, and the Kori Bustard, the world’s largest flying bird. Raptors have also been observed in the Park. Bateleur Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Long-Crested Eagle, Martial Eagle, Fish Eagle, and Spotted Eagle Owl are all common raptors.

You will also go on a wildlife viewing drive to explore the park and search for the “Giants of Tarangire” African elephants and baobab trees. Drive to the Silale Swamp, which is an essential part of the Tarangire ecosystem. Thousands of species migrate to the swamp during the wet season because it acts as a gigantic sponge and then gradually releases water during the dry season.

In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Lake Manyara where you will check in the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan: All meals are included

Day 2: Morning guided nature walk, game drive with transfer to Lake Manyara

In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Lake Manyara where you will check in the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Meal plan: All meals are included

Day 3: Morning game drive and Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, go on a game drive around Lake Manyara in search of animals. The Great Rift Valley runs through Lake Manyara. It has a beautiful setting and is known for its tree-climbing lions and soda-ash Lake.

The lake is a refuge for flamingo clouds and other amazing water birds. This is a bird-watching enthusiast’s dream! The forested valleys and vast savannah plains are home to a significant elephant population, as well as herds of buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, baboons, and a variety of beautiful antelopes. Predators are also prevalent in the park, with the unusual tree-climbing lions topping the list. Around 400 kinds of birds visit the lake’s shores, many among which are waterfowl or migratory.

After lunch, depart on a long but lovely 5- to 6-hour trip to the Serengeti plains. Travel through Masai settlements and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Make a stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. Mary Leakey uncovered a 1.8-million-year-old ape-like skull from an early hominin (human-like species) known as Australopithecus boisei in the gorge in 1959. This finding, coupled with the discovery of over 60 early hominid fossils, including Homo habilis, fundamentally altered our understanding of human evolution.

Arrive late at evening in the Serengeti wilderness, site of the Great Migration, the world’s largest mass terrestrial animal movement. Even outside of the Migration season, the Serengeti provides excellent animal watching. Its lion prides are enormous, the birdlife is abundant, and you’ll see a variety of predators and plains species.

Enjoy a game drive on your way to your central Serengeti lodge/camp. The gorgeous Seronera Valley is located in this area, and it is the ideal place in Africa to witness Lions, Leopards, and Cheetahs on thrilling hunts. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Meal plan: All meals are included

Day 4: Full day game drive at Serengeti plains

Get up early for breakfast, then spend the full day with an early morning game drive to view nocturnal species in early predator-prey play. Enjoy the best sunrises and waves on the Serengeti grasslands. The Serengeti, which means “endless plains” in the native African language, is a spectacular sight, with grassland stretching out as far as the eye can see before merging with the sky at the horizon.

The majority of Africa’s remaining animals live in the Serengeti habitat. You search for Serengeti “Kopjes,” which are gigantic granite outcrops in the middle of a sea of grass. They provide abundant habitat for a wide variety of flora and animals.

In the afternoon, explore the Seronera River, which attracts many species due to its importance as a source of water during the dry season. This region is ideal for animal viewing. The park’s rich permanent wildlife population, which includes the “big five,” is well-known. The Serengeti is said to have the most lions in Africa due to the availability of prey species. This environment is home to about 3,000 lions. African Leopards, these elusive animals, are frequently spotted. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal plan: All meals are included

Day 5: Morning game drive and drive back to Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the lodge to enjoy a morning game drive as you depart the Serengeti National Park and drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at the hotel or the airport depending on your flight schedule, bringing your Tarangire Manyara serengeti Tanzania safari to a close.

Meal plan: All meals are included

Inclusions of this Tarangire Manyara serengeti Safari

Airport pickup and drop-off
All ground transportation is provided by a 4×4 safari vehicle.
An English-speaking safari guide/driver with great knowledge;
Park Entrance fees
All meals are included in the itinerary.
Enough drinking water for the length of the trip
All accommodations for the days stated in the itinerary

Exclusions

A plane ticket and an overseas travel visa
Gratuities and tips
Life insurance on the safari
Laundry charges
Additional lodging before or after the safari
Optional activities
All other personal expenses