Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro Crater

5 Days Round trip from Arusha 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 Traverse Tarangire National Park, most famous for its elephant population

Drive across Northern Tanzania on a wildlife safari filled with opportunities to spot different species of animals and birds in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, enjoy game drives, picnic lunches, and a meal in Ngorongoro Crater. Experience the quintessential African safari as you admire the wildlife and the stunning skies over Tanzania in this 5-day tour.

Drive across Northern Tanzania on a wildlife safari filled with opportunities to spot different species of animals and birds in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
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 Safari

  • After breakfast, proceed to Tarangire National Park with your tour guide.

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive and a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Tented Lodge.

2
Day 02

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Mto wa Mbu

  • Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park after breakfast, with a picnic lunch during the drive.

  • Drive to Mto wa Mbu, the gateway to Lake Manyara, with your tour guide.

Dinner and overnight at Fanaka Lodge.

3
Day 03

Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive

  • After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park with your tour guide.

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Twiga Campsite Lodge.

4
Day 04

Serengeti Game Drive and Onward to Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, proceed to Serengeti National Park for a game drive and picnic lunch with your tour guide.

  • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater with a game drive en route.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha

  • Descend to the crater floor after breakfast with your tour guide.

  • Enjoy a tour of the crater and a picnic lunch.

  • Proceed back to Arusha in the evening.

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

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 Arusha 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • The government has imposed an increase in park fees and/or taxes.

  • Park fees (for non-residents).

  • All activities (unless labelled as optional).

  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section).

  • Drinking water (on all days).

  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade).

  • Round-trip airport transfer (airport pick-up and drop-off).

  • Camping equipment.

  • Sleeping bag.

  • Masai Village.

  • Professional English-speaking Tanzanian driver/guide.

  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional).

  • All taxes/VAT.

  • 2 nights' accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari.

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home).

  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$ 10.00 per person per day).

  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.).

What to bring

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

  • Comfortable shoes.

  • Bath towels.

  • Toilet paper.

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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