Overview
Begin and end your adventure in comfort at Parrot Hotel Arusha, your gateway to Tanzania’s world-famous safari destinations. This 5-day journey combines wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural immersion across Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
From majestic elephants under ancient baobab trees to the great caldera of Ngorongoro, you’ll experience the best of Northern Tanzania’s wilderness — with handpicked accommodations to suit your travel style, from budget to high-end luxury.
Safari Highlights
- Explore Tarangire National Park – home to large elephant herds and iconic baobabs.
- Discover the world’s largest intact caldera – Ngorongoro Crater.
- Enjoy birdlife and tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara National Park.
- Stay in comfort at Parrot Hotel Arusha before and after your safari.
- Professional driver-guide and private 4×4 safari vehicle throughout your trip.
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport. You’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Parrot Hotel Arusha for relaxation and an overnight stay before your safari adventure begins.
🛏️ Accommodation: Parrot Hotel Arusha
🍽️ Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and scenic savannah. Enjoy a full-day game drive followed by relaxation at your chosen lodge or camp.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Mid-range: Eileen’s Trees Inn
- Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
- High-end: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater
Depart early for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife experiences — home to lions, rhinos, elephants, and flamingos.
Accommodation Options:
- Budget: Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro
- Mid-range: Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
- Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- High-end: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge by AndBeyond
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and lush scenery. Later, drive back to Arusha for a relaxed evening and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Parrot Hotel Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Departure
Enjoy breakfast at Parrot Hotel Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for shopping or a short city tour before your transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.
Mid-range Accommodation
Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel
Luxury – Accommodation
Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.
Luxury+ – Accommodation
Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!
Includes & Excludes
- Overnight stays in the lodge(s) as shown on the itinerary (check-out at 10 am)
- Meal plans as shown on the itinerary
- Private (4x4) modern safari vehicle for safari game drives
- Language preference-speaking safari guide for the duration of your safari
- Park fees for all the (national) parks on the itinerary
- Game drives in the national parks
- Any extra activities as shown on the above itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari jeep
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- International flights & Domestic flights
- Fees for passports, visas, immunisations, and insurance
- Personal insurance (travel insurance and Flying Doctors)
- Tips for staff such as driver cum guides/chef/porter
- Other drinks such as wines, Beer, champagnes and spirits
Note (COVID-19)
“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”
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Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
our Journey Awaits
Let us turn your safari dreams into reality. With our expertly curated itineraries and trusted local knowledge, you’ll experience Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture in comfort and style — your adventure begins here.