5-Day Enjoy Parks Close to Arusha with Walking Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you’ll be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. You'll settle in and enjoy a relaxed evening as you prepare for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Mvuli Hotel – Bed & Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast only.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

After breakfast, you'll head to Arusha National Park, a lush and scenic gem just a short drive from town. You'll begin with a guided walking safari—a unique opportunity to explore the African bush on foot with a ranger, spotting giraffes, zebras, colobus monkeys, and learning about medicinal plants and animal tracks.

In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a classic game drive through the park’s varied ecosystems: forests, lakes, and the open plains near Mount Meru.

Accommodation: Mvuli Hotel – Bed & Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch.

Main Destination: Arusha National Park

Accommodation: Mvuli Hotel

Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks.

Today, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hrs), famous for its large herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. You'll enjoy a full-day game drive with chances to see lions, buffalo, giraffes, and a rich variety of birdlife.

As the sun sets, you'll head to your lodge with stunning views over the Tarangire valley.

Accommodation: Ikumbi Lodge – Full Board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

You'll depart early for Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens. You'll descend into the 600-meter-deep caldera for a game drive across the crater floor—home to black rhinos, lions, hippos, elephants, and flocks of flamingos.

In the afternoon, you'll ascend and drive to the nearby town of Karatu for a peaceful evening.

Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn – Full Board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Ikumbi Safari Lodge

Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals and drinks: All meals included

Non-alcoholic drinks

On your final day, you'll enjoy a relaxing game drive in Makuyuni Wildlife Park, located along the Tarangire–Manyara corridor. This lesser-known reserve offers a more private wildlife experience with excellent birding and sightings of oryx, giraffes, elephants, and even wild dogs. You'll take in the scenic hills and rolling plains before returning to Arusha in the afternoon.

You'll be dropped-off at your hotel or airport,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Main Destination: Makuyuni Wildlife Park (Highlight)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks