Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
02 Learn about the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
04 Explore Tarangire National Park, most famous for its elephant migration

Go on numerous game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on this guided safari. See flamingos, lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, African buffaloes, warthogs, and plenty of other game animals along the way. Experience the quintessential African safari as you admire remarkable wildlife and stunning skies in just 5 days.

Here, see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five.

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, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.
In the late afternoon, drive to the lodge or campsite.

Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park and Flamingo Viewing

After breakfast, depart from the camp or lodge and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Here, you can see a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. Witness the large flock of flamingos descending on Lake Manyara during a full-day game drive until evening.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge or campsite.

Day 03

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park with your lunch boxes. Here, you can find the largest concentration of plain animals - 4 million - and 500 species of birds. See predators chasing their prey and enjoying their kill.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge or a public campsite.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge, a site of archaeological findings where traces of prehistoric man dating back to 3.5 million years ago have been discovered.
Stop for lunch at the lodge.
Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner and overnight at Crater or Wildlife Lodge, situated on the rim of the crater, or at the public campsite.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, have a full-day tour of Ngorongoro Crater. Here, see a spectacular concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Drive across the dense forest and near the soda lake, and enjoy viewing a variety of birdlife.
Ascend to the lodge from the 2000 ft deep crater with lunch boxes on the way and have a picnic lunch.
In the late afternoon, drive back to Arusha for drop-off.
End of service.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tanzania 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

All accommodation in a public campsite
Safari briefing, guaranteed window seat in safari vehicles driven by experienced English-speaking Tanzanian guides/drivers
All sightseeing and game viewing
Cook for the duration of the safari, with top-quality food specially prepared to meet maximum nutrition needs
All park entrance fees
Camping fees
All camping equipment, including a tent, sleeping bag, and mattresses
One-night accommodation in Arusha at the hostel on a bed and breakfast basis before or after the safari
1.5 litres of water per person per day during game drives only