3 day Big Five Discovery safari with highlights
2024
This East-African country is blessed with Africa's vast wilderness plains of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha and a beautiful coastline on the Indian Ocean.
Tanzania is probably the best destination to visit in Africa!
Wildlife and safaris in Tanzania with highlights
• Abundance of natural wildlife and home to the great 'Serengeti Migration' & Ngorongoro crater.
• Large national parks (some larger than countries!) on and off the beaten track.
• A great 1st safari destination or repeat visits with plenty of accommodation options from basic to luxury.
• A safe, fun and family friendly destination with welcoming people and a tried and tested destination for an African adventure.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Faune and flora, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Off the beaten track, Nature travel, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Février, Juin, Octobre, Décembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car.
SHAH TOURS
From 840€ à 1890€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : 3 day Big Five Discovery safari with highlights - 3 days
Moshi / Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) / Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Steps: Arusha
Today you drive to Lake Manyara National Park – situated at the bottom of the western wall of the spectacular Great Rift Valley. You will spend your day exploring this small safari park with a variety of habitats and slightly varied scenery to the usual savannah-based parks. Later proceed towards your overnight location Karatu.
Accommodation options
Basic camping: African Manyara
CampsiteBudget range: Farm of Dreams (Karatu), Octagon Lodge (Karatu)
Mid-range: Karatu Simba Lodge (Karatu), Pembeni Africa (Karatu)
High range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Ngorongoro), Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Ngorongoro), The Highlands Lodge (Ngorongoro)
Distance from previous location: 2-4
hoursExpected game drive:
AfternoonOptional activities: Cultural walks, night game
driveMeals usually included: Lunch,
dinnerCommonly seen: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, vulture, warthog, impala, flamingo, marabu, hyena, waterbuck, dik-dik, blue monkey.
Occasionally seen: Lion, serval, mongoose.
Rarely seen:
Cheetah, leopard.
Ngorongoro Crater
Your second day on safari starts with an early departure down into the Ngorongoro Crater where it's not uncommon to find all of the Big 5 in one day, and likely where you will spot a black Rhino. It's only a short 1 hour drive from Manyara and you can spend a maximum of 6 hours inside of the crater in one day. Your overnight can be in Karatu or on the Ngorongoro crater rim.
Accommodation options
Basic camping: Simba
CampsiteBudget range: Farm of Dreams (Karatu), Octagon Lodge (Karatu)
Mid range: Karatu Simba Lodge (Karatu), Pembeni Africa (Karatu), Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge (Ngorongoro)
High range: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge (Ngorongoro), Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (Ngorongoro), The Highlands Lodge (Ngorongoro)
Distance from previous location: 1-2
hoursExpected game drive: Maximum 6
hoursOptional activities: None, speak to your
consultantMeals usually included: Breakfast, picnic lunch,
dinnerCommonly seen: Elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, hyena, jackal, vulture, warthog, impala, flamingo, ostrich, waterbuck.
Ocasionally seen: Black rhino, cheetah,
dik-dikRarely seen:
Leopard, caracal, serval.
Tarangire National Park
Depart from the Ngorongoro crater rim in the morning to Tarangire National Park for your game drive today. Tarangire is famous for it's herds of elephants and giant Babobab trees. This is your last day on safari and you will drive back to Arusha, Moshi or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for an evening / night flight.
Accommodation options
None included but you can add pre / post tour accommodation to any of our safaris on request in Arusha, Moshi or around Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Distance from previous location: 2-3
hoursExpected game drive: Late morning,
AfternoonOptional activities: Walking
safariMeals included: Breakfast, lunch,
dinnerCommonly seen: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, jackal, vulture, warthog, impala, ostrich, hyena, waterbuck, blue monkey.
Occasionally seen: Hyena, marabu, caracal, leopard.
Rarely seen:
Cheetah, wild dog.
