Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Northern Parks Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot diverse savannah wildlife across Tanzania's northern parks
  • 02 Explore the short-grass plains of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Enjoy adventurous game drives in Serengeti National Park
  • 04 Visit Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara, depending on the season

Safari at Tanzania's famous northern parks, starting with Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara (depending on the season), followed by the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Spot Africa's famous Big 5 and other savannah animals as you go on multiple game drives. Also, enjoy a full-day tour of the green plains of Ngorongoro Crater.

Spot Africa's famous Big 5 and other savannah animals as you go on multiple game drives.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara or Tarangire Safari

  • Pick up from your hotel in Arusha.

  • After the tour briefing, head to Lake Manyara or Tarangire, depending on the season, with picnic lunch boxes.

  • At noon, go for game drives in Manyara or Tarangire in search of wildlife.

Estimated driving time: 2.5 hrs.

Accommodation options: Camping, Standard, Deluxe and Luxury.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara or Tarangire to Serengeti

  • After breakfast, drive to Serengeti.

  • At noon, go for game drives in Serengeti in search of wildlife.

Estimated driving time: 4 - 5 hrs.

Accommodation options: Camping, Standard, Deluxe or Luxury.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti National Park

  • Enjoy full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation options: Camping, Standard, Deluxe or Luxury.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

4
Day 04

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Serengeti.

  • Then, drive to Ngorongoro with an optional visit to a Masai Village and/or Olduvai Gorge at an extra cost.

Estimated driving time: 3 hrs.

Accommodation options: Camping, Standard, Deluxe or Luxury.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and start exploring the short-grass plains of the crater floor.

  • Then drive back to Arusha and get dropped off at your hotel.

Estimated driving time: 3 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as indicated (2 people sharing a double room or a tent).

  • Sleeping tent and mattresses/foam pad (for those who are camping).

  • Bedding (sheets, pillows, and blanket/sleeping bag for those going with comfortable camping).

  • Meals as mentioned.

  • All park fees and government taxes.

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide and a skilled safari cook.

  • Game drives in a Land Rover/Land Cruiser with pop-up rooftops and a guaranteed window seat.

  • Bottled water while on safari.

  • Maximum of 4 passengers in the safari vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International airfare.

  • Items of a personal nature such as passport, visa, and traveler's insurance.

  • Tips to the driver-guide.

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers.

  • Any other personal expenses.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, 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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