Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Witness majestic elephant herds at Tarangire National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the Big 5 in Tanzania's stunning national parks
02 Encounter diverse wildlife, including zebras, giraffes, and lions
03 Visit the historical Olduvai Gorge, the 'Cradle of Mankind'
04 Explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
05 Enjoy tree-climbing lions and scenic views at Lake Manyara National Park

Enjoy an adventurous 5-day safari tour through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Get a spectacular vista of the Big 5 in some of the most popular national parks of Northern Tanzania, while enjoying game drives across vast plains, crater landscapes, and lakeside habitats. Along the way, experience remarkable wildlife viewing, from zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, and hippos to the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, with a visit to historic Olduvai Gorge adding a cultural highlight to the journey.

The park is highlighted by its many trees and tree-climbing lions, which are often spotted taking afternoon siestas on the branches.

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, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Depart for Tarangire National Park with your Tanzanian safari guide in the morning after breakfast.
Enjoy your first safari experience through the vastness of Tarangire National Park, followed by lunch.
Continue with an afternoon game drive through the park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

Stay at the Tarangire Safari Lodge or Maramboi Luxury Tented Camp on Full Board (FB).

Day 02

Tarangire to Olduvai Gorge and Serengeti National Park

Proceed to Olduvai Gorge with your Tanzanian safari guide, known as the 'Cradle of Mankind'. It was here in the Great Rift Valley that the remains of early hominids dating back 2 million years were uncovered.
Afterwards, visit the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world - Serengeti National Park. The word 'Serengeti' means 'endless plains', which describes the park's 5,600-square-mile boundary. Yet despite its sprawling area, the Serengeti does not disappoint when it comes to rich game viewing. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Mbugani Tented Camp on FB.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Embark on another game drive in the expansive Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti boasts one of the most varied collections of wildlife on the planet.
Annually, from May to December, millions of animals embark on a migration that takes them from central Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara and back again in an incredible spectacle.
Even during the 'down-time', vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle roam here, along with groups of elephant, giraffe, and buffalo, while lions, leopard, cheetah, hyenas, and jackals stalk their prey.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Mbugani Tented Camp on FB.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Depart from the Serengeti to visit the largest intact volcanic crater in the world, the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. At more than 2,000 feet deep and 12 miles in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater has one of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

Dinner and overnight stay at the Rhino Lodge on FB.

Day 05

Full-Day Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After a full English breakfast, leave the lodge and proceed to Lake Manyara for a full-day game viewing experience. The park is highlighted by its many trees and tree-climbing lions, which are often spotted taking afternoon siestas on the branches. Other animals commonly sighted in this park include impalas, giraffes, and buffaloes.
Enjoy lunch at one of the picnic sites in the national park.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha for an overnight stay at the Ilboru Safari Lodge on FB.