5-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Depart from Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a journey of approximately 2.5 hours. Enjoy a game drive through lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and lakeshore plains, keeping an eye out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, flamingos, and monkeys. Enjoy your bush lunch inside the park before driving out toward your accommodation for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1 hour's drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals and Drinks: All meals included

• Drinking water (other drinks not included)

After an early breakfast, depart Karatu for an unforgettable adventure into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a true wildlife haven. Descend into the crater for a thrilling game drive across its breathtaking landscapes, home to the Big Five, hippos, flamingos, and more. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the crater before ascending and heading back to Karatu. Arrive in the evening at Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay as you recharge for tomorrow's epic journey into the Serengeti wilderness.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1 hour's drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals and Drinks: All meals included

• Drinking water (other drinks not included)

After breakfast, depart Karatu for the legendary Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy game viewing along the way as the landscape opens into the vast Serengeti plains. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive in this iconic park, home to incredible wildlife and dramatic landscapes. In the evening, arrive at your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the wild sounds of the African savannah.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals and Drinks: All meals included

• Drinking water (other drinks not included)

Today is all about safari at its finest. Spend the day tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of wildebeest across the endless plains. Enjoy lunch at the picnic site before continuing with your afternoon game drive until evening. Witness predator-prey interactions and soak in the timeless rhythm of Serengeti life. Later in the evening, drive back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals and Drinks: All meals included

• Drinking water (other drinks not included)

After a short morning drive and a relaxed breakfast at the lodge, begin your scenic overland journey back to Arusha. The drive takes approximately 7-8 hours, passing through diverse landscapes, Maasai villages, and open plains that offer one last glimpse of Tanzania's natural beauty. Arrive in Arusha by early evening for your onward departure or an optional Zanzibar beach extension. Tanzania has filled your heart - Karibu Tena! (Welcome Again!).

Main Destination: Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals and Drinks: Breakfast and lunch (dinner not included)

• Drinking water (other drinks not included)