5-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Search for the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and black rhinos
  • 02 Discover the endless plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley
  • 03 Experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations
  • 04 Observe large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, flamingos, and diverse birdlife throughout the journey

Experience a 5-day Northern Tanzania safari through some of the region's most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, the world-famous Serengeti National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and scenic Lake Manyara National Park on expertly guided game drives. Search for the Big Five and encounter vast elephant herds, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and countless bird species in their natural habitats. Travel through breathtaking landscapes, with the option to visit Olduvai Gorge, for an unforgettable safari adventure filled with remarkable wildlife encounters and stunning scenery.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire National Park Safari from Arusha or Moshi

  • Depart from Arusha or Moshi after breakfast.
  • Drive across the Maasai Steppe to Tarangire National Park.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
  • Spot large elephant herds, zebras, elands, wildebeests, and a variety of predators.
  • Admire the park's iconic baobab trees and the wildlife gathering along the Tarangire River.
  • Continue afternoon game viewing before departing the park.
2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Enjoy breakfast before driving through the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Pass scenic coffee and wheat farms on the journey.
  • Visit Olduvai Gorge if desired at an additional cost.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill Gate.
  • Continue with an afternoon game drive across Central Serengeti.
3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Central Serengeti

  • Spend the entire day exploring Central Serengeti and the Seronera River Valley.
  • Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • Continue game drives through one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats.
4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

  • Depart after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch.
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
  • Search for the Big Five and thousands of other animals within the World Heritage Site.
  • Visit Ngoitokitok Springs and enjoy a picnic lunch while observing hippos.
  • Continue afternoon game viewing before leaving the crater.
5
Day 05

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy breakfast before driving to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Spend the morning exploring the park during a game drive.
  • Spot flamingos, elephants, giraffes, hippos, monkeys, and numerous bird species.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • Return to Arusha in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 7 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Full-board accommodation in en-suite tented camps and safari lodges
  • Private professional safari guide
  • Authentic Maasai cultural experience
  • Extended Toyota Land Cruiser for safari travel
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • All national park entrance fees
  • All Ngorongoro Crater conservation and entry fees
  • All meals during the safari
  • Airport meet and greet service on arrival and departure
  • Safari vehicle equipped with an ice chest, bottled mineral water, and wildlife guidebooks
  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges related to accommodation and included meals

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania tourist visa fee of USD 50 per person on arrival, or USD 100 for USA and Canada passport holders
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and beverages
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari at USD 500 per person
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items and additional expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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