5 Days Big five Safari, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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Country: Uganda
Length: 7 days
Travelers: 2 travelers
Travel time: Not chosen yet
Lodge level: Midrange (assumed)
Travel style: Not chosen yet
Experiences: Gorilla trekking

Planning amount per person

USD 2,000 – USD 3,300

USD 4,000 – USD 6,600 in total for 2 travelers

Based on: Travel time flexible: the range covers the whole year · Lodge level assumed: Midrange

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Non-binding guide price. Gatsio states the fixed price in the quote. Not included: International flights, Visa fees.

How this amount is calculated

Included: Accommodation with meals as published by the lodges, Private vehicle with driver-guide, Vehicle fuel. Not included: International flights, Visa fees.

AccommodationPer person per night, two per room, meals included. 6 nights × 2 guests	USD 1,110 – USD 1,380
Vehicle with driver-guidePer vehicle per day, 6 guests per vehicle, fuel not included. 7 days × 1 vehicles	USD 1,295 – USD 2,100
Vehicle fuelPer vehicle per day, estimated from consumption and fuel price. 7 days × 1 vehicles	USD 126 – USD 399
Driver-guide lodging and mealsPer driver-guide per night, staff rooms at the lodges. 6 nights × 1 driver-guides	USD 150 – USD 210
Gorilla permitsPer person, official UWA tariff. 2 permits	USD 1,200 – USD 1,600
Park entry feesPer person per park day, official tariff. 0 to 4 park days × 2 guests	USD 0 – USD 360
Reserve, upper end only (10 %)Accommodation and vehicle rates are published rates of lodges and other operators, not Gatsio's own rates. Some are 'from' prices.	USD 0 – USD 409

All rates are provisional and not yet confirmed by Gatsio.
Flexible dates: the range covers all travel periods the sources price.
Two travellers per room.
Up to 6 guests per vehicle.
Private or shared not chosen: priced as a private trip.
Permits are counted for every traveller.
The parks and park days are not fixed yet: between 0 and 4 days with park fees are assumed.
On permit days the park entry is part of the permit, so it is not charged twice.
The contingency is added to the upper end only.

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Approximate planning amount from provisional component rates. It is not a quote; Gatsio confirms the final price.

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5 days · 4 nightsTanzania

5 Days Big five Safari, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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We do not have verified prices for Midrange in Tanzania yet. Your enquiry still goes through: the team prices it in the quote. A planning amount is available for: Luxury.

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This package is a classic Tanzania Safari package taking you to 3 of the most prominent national parks in the Northern Tanzania Safari circuit.

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From Arusha we start with Lake Manyara National Park for a chance to spot the legendary Tree climbing lions and the flamingos at the lake before crossing the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enter through Naabi Hill gate and enter Serengeti. We will then head back the same way with a day of Game drives at the Ngorongoro Crater floor and head back on day 5 to Arusha town.

Day by day

Day 1
Arusha – Lake Manyara
Leave Arusha in the morning around 8.00 Am and drive through the Masai land entering the Rift valley where the Lake Manyara National Park is located. After registration at the Main Gate we embark on our first Game drives which start right at the gate in the lush green forests that are fed by underground water ensuring the forest is ever green even during the dry months. Lunch will be taken at one of the many picnic sites then game drives will continue for the rest of the afternoon including a visit to the lake. Overnight will be at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge or Kirurumu Tented Camp if you fancy an out of Africa style. Lunch Box and dinner included.
Day 2
Lake Manyara – Serengeti
After breakfast at the lodge/camp we will check out and head up to the Loduare Gate where we will have a brief stop for registration and another short stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint at the rim of the Crater. We will then drive further to Naabi Hill Gate and enter Serengeti National Park for afternoon game drives. Overnight at Mapito Tented Camp or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. All meals are included.
Day 3
Full day at Serengeti
Spend a full day at Serengeti National park. Plenty of animals and birds species can be spotted at Serengeti and depending on the time of visit you will be able to see the wildebeests' Migration herds. Picnic lunch will be served. Overnight is at Mapito Tented Camp or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. All meals included.
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Morning Breakfast then checks out and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area via Naabi hill gate. Enter Ngorongoro Crater By Midday and spend the whole day at the Crater floor. Picnic at the Hippo poolside picnic site. Later in the afternoon drive up the Crater rim for overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. All meals included.
Day 5
Arusha – End of Safari
After breakfast in the morning we visit a Masai Village or go for a morning walking in the forests at the Crater rim ( if weather permits) then off we drive back to Arusha arriving by midday. *The Safari Can be done in Cheaper Mid-range places or more luxurious places depending on your preference and budget. We can arrange your airport transfer We can arrange your Accommodation at Arusha Safari Can be extended with a beach stay at Zanzibar. Just contact us by email and we shall customize the tour for you and your partners.

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Male lion with a dark mane in the Serengeti — Male lion, Serengeti

Old elephant bull with long tusks in the Ngorongoro Crater — Elephant bull, Ngorongoro

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Safari idea: 5 Days Big five Safari, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Country: Tanzania
Length: 5 days · 4 nights
Travel time: Travel time: flexible or not decided
Travelers: 2 travelers
Lodge level: Midrange (assumed)

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