Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Lake Manyara Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Lake Manyara Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience tree-climbing lions on a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five amidst the spectacular plains of Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, exploring its diverse wildlife and landscapes
  • 04 Enjoy early morning and full-day game drives in the Serengeti
  • 05 Take in buffalo, giraffe, and zebra sightings beneath the Great Rift Wall backdrop

Explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in 5 days on a safari through some of Tanzania's naturally blessed landscapes. Enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with chances to see tree-climbing lions in Manyara, the Big Five in the Serengeti, and the "Garden of Eden" of Ngorongoro.

Enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, with chances to see tree-climbing lions in Manyara, the Big Five in the Serengeti, and the "Garden of Eden" of Ngorongoro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Full-Day Game Drive in Lake Manyara

  • Proceed to Lake Manyara for a full-day game drive in the beautiful Manyara National Park.

  • Look for buffalos, giraffes, and zebras set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Wall.

Dinner and overnight at Manyara.

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of the Serengeti National Park.

  • Embark on a scenic four-hour drive.

  • Look for the "Big Five" - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo - with help from your driver-guide.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.

3
Day 03

Early Morning and Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • Go for an early morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, the world's biggest national park.

  • Return to camp for breakfast and rest.

  • Proceed for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.

4
Day 04

Game Drive and Discovery of Ngorongoro

  • Proceed for a game drive in Ngorongoro.

  • Discover the Ngorongoro Crater.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba campsite.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Floor to Arusha

  • Proceed directly to the Crater floor with picnic lunches.

  • Travel to Arusha in the evening.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lake Manyara 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4 nights camping accommodation

  • Meals on full board, i.e. breakfast, hot lunch/picnic lunch, and dinner, while on safari

  • All transfers and transport, park fees, camping, and accommodation

  • Game viewing activities

  • Services of a safari driver-guide and safari cook

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Tips and gratuities for safari staff

  • International airfares

  • Any required visas

  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Clothes

  • A warm sweater, as the nights can be chilly at high altitudes

  • Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Lake Manyara, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Lake Manyara.

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