Experience the incredible diversity of Northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 5 Days Tanzania Private Safari, a journey that combines lush mountain forests, exciting walking safaris, one of the world’s great natural wonders and the endless plains of the Serengeti filled with wildlife. This itinerary has been thoughtfully crafted for travellers wanting an authentic, immersive safari experience that includes three of Tanzania’s most popular national parks and offers you the opportunity to travel at a leisurely pace with your own private guide and vehicle.

Your journey begins at Arusha National Park, one of the most scenic and underrated wildlife destinations in Tanzania. Located at the foot of Mount Meru, the park offers a wonderful diversity of scenery from tropical montane forests to open savannahs, gentle hills, shimmering lakes, volcanic craters and the lovely Momella Lakes all within a fairly compact area. Arusha National Park is one of the few parks in Tanzania where you can enjoy a guided walking safari. This means you can walk through the African wilderness with the protection of an armed ranger. Most of Tanzania’s national parks don’t allow this. Experiencing nature at first hand, walking amongst giraffe, zebra, buffalo, warthogs and antelope, gives you a whole new perspective of the African bush and makes for an unforgettable start to your safari.

Next up, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most amazing wildlife destinations. The crater was formed over two million years ago when a giant volcano collapsed and is now the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. From the crater floor, a 600-meter descent opens up to an incredible natural sanctuary where lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, jackals, flamingos and countless other species flourish all year round. The crater is also one of Tanzania’s best places to see the endangered black rhinoceros, making it one of the few places where visitors have a great chance to see all members of the legendary Big Five in a single game drive.

After a tour of the crater, your safari continues to the world famous Serengeti National Park, which is synonymous with African wildlife and stunning scenery. The Serengeti is home to some of the best game viewing on earth, in a landscape of endless plains, granite kopjes, acacia woodlands and winding river systems, covering almost 15,000 square kms. It is internationally famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration when more than two million wildebeests, followed by zebras and gazelles, move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. Depending on the time of year you may witness dramatic river crossings, the spectacular calving season or massive herds spread across the vast plains.

Even when not in the migration season, the Serengeti is one of Africa’s top safari destinations, because of its outstanding resident wildlife. On thrilling game drives you can meet large prides of lions, elusive leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, servals and hundreds of bird species. Two nights in the park afford the opportunity to fully appreciate its changing landscapes and the chance to observe wildlife during the cooler hours of the morning and late afternoon, when animal activity is often at its peak.

Travelling on a private safari ensures every element of your trip is tailored to your interests and pace. Your expert professional driver-guide will adapt each game drive to the wildlife movements, ensuring you the maximum chance for unforgettable sightings whilst sharing fascinating insights into Tanzania’s wildlife, ecosystems, conservation efforts and local cultures. You will travel throughout the safari in a comfortable 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser specially equipped for wildlife viewing, photography and long distance travelling.

You can choose to return from the Serengeti either on a scenic domestic flight that gives you spectacular aerial views of the wilderness of Tanzania, or by road through the amazing Ngorongoro Highlands. This itinerary offers the perfect mix of adventure, comfort and wildlife experiences that will never be forgotten. The 5 Days Tanzania Private Safari is a great introduction to the beauty of Tanzania and will create memories to last a lifetime. Perfect for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers and first time visitors.