6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS THE BIG FIVE EXPERIENCE -TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK/LAKE MANYARA/SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK/NGORONGORO CRATER – SAFAR

We leave early today, picking you up from your Arusha City and heading south to the stunning
Tarangire National Park. We arrive at your campsite around noon, just in time for a relaxing
lunch. Your afternoon game drive will reveal the wonders of Tarangire National Park, also
known as the "Elephant Playground." In the park, herds of up to 300 of these colossal mammals
are occasionally seen. Tarangire easily rivals it in terms of animal density during the dry season.
Tarangire is home to buffalo, lion, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle while gerenuk and fringe –
eared Oryx are local specialties. Late afternoon its time for check out from the Park and go
back to the arranged accommodation.

After breakfast at the Lodge, we collect our picnic lunch box and depart Tarangire early in the
morning for a short, pleasant drive to Lake Manyara. First and foremost, we spent the morning
exploring the park's stunning landscape, looking for wildlife on the plains, in the acacia
woodlands, and along the shores of the shallow alkaline lake.
Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, but they're far from the only attraction: by
the end of an exciting afternoon, you could easily have seen elephant, hippo, wildebeest,
buffalo, and giraffe, among many other species. Pink-hued flamingos are among the 400 bird
species recorded here provide a splash of colour. It's back to your respective accommodation
at the end of the afternoon for some relaxation and a delicious dinner

After breakfast, we pack our lunches and depart from Lake Manyara National Park. Our
journey takes us west and north, and our exciting destination is a name that everyone knows –
the Serengeti! The sheer scale of the territory and the raw beauty of the landscapes reveal
themselves along the way, and your driver-guide will assist you in spotting animals and birds.
This is only a taste of what is to come, as the Serengeti is home to what is possibly the world's
greatest concentration of wildlife.

After a picnic lunch, you'll be eager to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site for more
great wildlife-spotting opportunities. Which creature will appear next in the grasslands,
savannahs, woods, and mountain scenery? The 'endless plains' are home to elephants, buffalo,
lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippopotamuses, and crocodiles… the adventure has officially begun.
Late afternoon back to the respective accommodation for dinner and overnight, also to talk
about the many fantastic experiences you've had today at the end of the afternoon, exhausted
and exhilarated.

Waking up in the Serengeti is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The sights, sounds, and smells
of Africa surround us, and we have a full day of adventure ahead of us in the world's most
famous national park. After breakfast, we begin our morning game drive in Serengeti National
Park, marvelling at the stunning scenery, ever-changing light, and always entertaining wildlife,
all as explained to you by your expert driver-guide.
Following our picnic lunch, we set off again in search of wildlife in this breathtaking park. The
wonders of the Serengeti change subtly throughout the day. The numerous animals and birds
are the "stars of the show," and Nature's dramas can be witnessed.
occur at any time. Of course, the animals don't work on a schedule, so we could see a lion or a
leopard, an elephant or a zebra, a cheetah or an antelope at any time during our drives. We
return to the campsite at the end of the afternoon for dinner and some much-needed rest.

The enthralling sounds of Africa will jolt you awake. We make the most of the day by leaving
at 8:00 a.m. for our morning game drive. Later, we'll continue the adventure by traveling up to
Ngorongoro, another African icon. After a delicious picnic lunch, it's time to head east to the
famous Ngorongoro Crater, another spectacular setting for Tanzania's wildlife. When you
arrive, relax at the campsite while a delicious, hot dinner is prepared for you. The crater's
wonders await us tomorrow

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater with lunch boxes for a game drive. The
Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the Seven Wonders of the World, was formed approximately
3 million years ago. Several animals are found in Ngorongoro, including the Big Five, Lion,
Elephant, Buffaloes, Rhino, and Leopard, which can be seen at Lerai forest, as well as Hippos,
Wildebeest, Zebras, Hyenas, Jackals, and many others. After the tour, return to Arusha for an
overnight stay in a hotel or to the airport to return home.