Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant migration
  • 02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 03 Discover Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 04 Experience a cultural visit to a Masai village near one of the national parks

Explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit on a 5-day wildlife safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Discover some of the region's most popular national parks, enjoy classic game drives across varied landscapes, and admire the stunning African skies along the way. The journey also includes a cultural experience with the Masai tribe near one of the parks. This safari combines iconic wildlife viewing with one of Tanzania's most memorable cultural encounters.

Get a chance to view 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

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

  • At 08:30 am, after breakfast, get picked up from the hotel in Arusha for a drive towards Tarangire National Park.

  • Upon arrival at the park, enjoy an early morning game drive.

Head to Panorama campsite for dinner & overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Arrive in time for lunch.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera camp.

3
Day 03

Serengeti Plain to Ngorongoro Crater

  • After a cup of coffee, set out for a morning game drive. During the safari, enjoy the magnificent sunrise.

  • At 11:30 am, return to the campsite for breakfast and lunch.

  • After lunch, proceed with an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti

  • Later, depart for Ngorongoro and go for an en-route game drive at Serengeti.

  • Arrive at Ngorongoro crater rim.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba campsite.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

  • After breakfast, descend down the crater for a full game drive.

  • Get a chance to view the 'Big Five'.

  • After the game, drive in Ngorongoro Crater, drive towards Lake Manyara.

Dinner and overnight stay at Jambo campsite.

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

  • Have breakfast, go for a full game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, with packed lunch.

  • After picnic lunch, proceed with afternoon game drives.

  • Later on, drive to a Masai Village to experience the different activities conducted by Masai people.

  • In the evening, transfer back to Arusha for an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro crater rim, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro crater rim, Lake Manyara National Park

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

  • 4 nights camping accommodation

  • Meals: Full Board - breakfast, hot lunch or picnic lunch, and dinner while on safari

  • All transfers and transportation

  • Park fees

  • Game viewing activities as stated in the tour/safari description

  • Services of an English-speaking Tanzania safari driver/guide and safari cook

  • Sleeping bags

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

  • Suitable clothes

  • Warm sweater, as the nights can get chilly at high altitudes

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Our tour starts with airport pickup, followed by a transfer directly to the hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay and early morning breakfast.

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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