5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot large elephant groups gathering around the Tarangire River in Tarangire National Park
• 02 Experience the renowned wildlife of Serengeti, including lions, leopards, and the wildebeest migration
• 03 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater and potentially spot the Big Five in one day
• 04 Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife
• 05 Enjoy scenic sunrise game drives and picnic lunches amidst Tanzania's stunning landscapes

This 5-day budget mid-range safari in Tanzania takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park for scenic game drives and outstanding wildlife viewing. Look out for large elephant herds along the Tarangire River, predators and wildebeest on the Serengeti plains, and the chance to spot the Big Five in Ngorongoro in a single day. The tour also includes picnic lunches, camping equipment, accommodation, and round-trip airport transfers in Arusha.

There is a very high possibility of spotting the Big Five in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Cities Arusha, Babati, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Herds

• Leave the lodge or hotel in the morning at 08:30 am and drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants," and you have a great chance to spot large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals that may be seen include leopards, lions, giraffes, and even tree-climbing pythons. Dinner and overnight stay at Fig Big Tree Lodge.

2

Day 02

From Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

• After an early breakfast at the hotel, depart for Serengeti National Park with a game drive en route. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest migration, herds of lions, and other predators such as hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, along with hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight stay at Senerora Lodge.

3

Day 03

Early Serengeti Game Drive and Ngorongoro Rim

• Wake up at 6 o'clock for an early game drive in Serengeti.
• In the afternoon, drive en route to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, with an optional stopover at Olduvai Gorge, for dinner and an overnight stay with an excellent view of the crater floor. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Lodge.

4

Day 04

Full-Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater

• Spend a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the Big Five in one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard.
• Your afternoon lunch will take place at the picnic site on the crater floor.
• In the evening, ascend to the crater rim and drive to Panorama Campsite for dinner and overnight.

5

Day 05

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

• Spend a full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and baboons. Enjoy an early sunrise game drive with well-packed picnic lunch boxes. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.
• Depending on your plans, you may extend your trip to relax in Zanzibar or transfer to the airport for an onward flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities
• All accommodation
• Camping equipment
• A professional Tanzanian driver/guide
• All transportation
• All taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Bath towels
• Tips
• Personal items
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Know before you go

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
• This tour must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
• This tour accepts children who are 12 years and up. Children under 16 receive a discount.
• Rates include a local payment. This means that part of the rate must be paid upfront and part on location during the tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha Airport, Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.