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Offered by - Simba Wa Porini Safaris
Tour Features
Experience the perfect blend of classic game drives and immersive walking safaris on this 5-day Tanzania adventure. Designed for travelers seeking both excitement and intimate wildlife encounters, this journey brings you up close to nature while exploring some of the country’s most stunning landscapes. Begin in Arusha, the vibrant safari hub at the foot of Mount Meru, before venturing into Arusha National Park for a unique combination of guided walking and vehicle-based exploration. Continue to Tarangire National Park, a wildlife-rich haven known for its majestic baobabs and Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Conclude your adventure with a full-day exploration of the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural sanctuaries and home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife—including the rare black rhino. With comfortable, well-selected accommodations and an expert safari guide throughout, this short but action-packed itinerary offers an exceptional taste of Tanzania’s wilderness, perfect for first-time visitors, nature lovers, and adventure-seekers alike.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Four Points by Sheraton Arusha No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Tarangire Sopa Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3-4 | The Retreat at Ngorongoro No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to Four Points by Sheraton Arusha. This historic hotel offers a welcoming base to relax after your flight. Spend the evening at leisure, preparing for the adventure ahead.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Arusha National Park – Walking Safari & Game Drive – Tarangi
After breakfast, drive to Arusha National Park for a unique safari experience. Explore the park by vehicle and also enjoy a guided walking safari, giving you the chance to encounter giraffes, zebras, and buffalo on foot with an armed ranger. A packed lunch is served in the park. In the afternoon, continue to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and baobab trees.
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Full Day in Tarangire – Transfer to Karatu
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and a wealth of birdlife. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive through varied habitats. In the late afternoon, transfer to Karatu, a charming town in the Ngorongoro highlands.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater Exploration - Karatu
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari with a packed lunch. This natural wonder is a wildlife sanctuary like no other, where you can spot elephants, hippos, lions, zebras, and possibly the rare black rhino. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge for dinner.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Simba Wa Porini Safaris
Tanzania
Simba Wa Porini Safaris is a professionally established tour operator based in Tanzania, dedicated to creating exceptional safari experiences across the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. We specialize in tailor-made safaris, luxury lodge tours, budget adventures, photography safaris, cultural experiences, and Mount Kilimanjaro trekking.
With a team of highly experienced driver-guides and passionate travel experts, we ensure every journey is safe, seamless, and unforgettable. Our itineraries are designed to offer authentic wildlife encounters, personalized service, and meaningful connections with Tanzania’s natural beauty and diverse cultures.
At Simba Wa Porini Safaris, every adventure is crafted with care—where your dreams of exploring Tanzania truly come to life.
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