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6 days 5 Nights Exclusive Lodge Safari

 


6 Days / 5 Nights Exclusive Lodge Safari

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This exclusive safari takes you across Lake Manyara, the legendary Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater—home to the famed Big Five.

Enjoy handpicked accommodations ranging from charming three-star lodges to luxurious five-star tented camps, some with swimming pools. Travel in private safari vehicles, ensuring flexibility, comfort, and a personalized experience tailored to your needs.


Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania

  • Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha
  • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge. Relax after your journey and enjoy dinner before settling in for the night.
  • Meals: Half Board
  • Accommodation: Meru Simba Lodge

Day 2: Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park

  • Distance: 130 km / approx. 2 hrs
    After breakfast, depart Arusha at 8:30 am with a packed lunch. Spend the day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and lush landscapes. Picnic lunch will be served in the park. In the evening, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Wild Africa Tented Lodge

Day 3: Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park

  • Distance: 190 km / approx. 3.5–4 hrs
    After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the vast Serengeti Plains. Enjoy game viewing along the way before arriving at your lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at camp.
  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti

Spend the day immersed in the wonders of Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, depart with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive across the acacia-dotted savannah. Witness the incredible wildebeest migration (seasonal), where thousands of animals mate and later give birth on the southern plains. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Mbuzi Mawe Tented Camp

Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to Ngorongoro. Optional visits include the historic Olduvai Gorge—renowned as the cradle of humankind—and a Maasai boma for a glimpse into traditional culture. Continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Kudu Lodge

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros. Picnic lunch will be served at Lerai Forest or the hippo pool. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim and return to Arusha for dinner and overnight.

  • Meals: Full Board
  • Accommodation: Meru Simba Lodge

Day 7: Arusha National Park → Departure

Spend the morning exploring Arusha National Park, known for its diverse habitats and Mount Meru backdrop. Return to your lodge for lunch, then relax and prepare for your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

  • Meals: Full Board

 

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As ever, we are committed to offering more choices and adventures each year and think our newest collection of safaris in East Africa is the most exciting yet. Along with the tried and tested safaris routes, you will find new options to visit chimpanzees in Tanzania, amazing lodge & tented safaris and some more exotic Indian Ocean hide-aways.

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