Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Manyara

5 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tanzania's northern circuit through Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Manyara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five alongside lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, and elephants
  • 03 Enjoy full-day game drives across the Serengeti plains
  • 04 Pass through Maasai villages for a cultural experience en route to Karatu

Embark on this 5-day African safari through three of Tanzania's most well-known parks on the northern circuit - Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Manyara. Enjoy thrilling game drives with chances to spot the Big Five, along with lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife. The journey also takes you through Karatu and past Maasai villages, adding a cultural dimension to your wildlife experience.

Embark on this 5-day African safari through three of Tanzania's most well-known parks on the northern circuit - Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Manyara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

  • After you arrive at the airport, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to Manyara National Park. This park is famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, baboons, hippos, wildebeests, elephants, and other wildlife.

  • Proceed to Karatu.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Transfer to Serengeti

  • After an early breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a crater tour. This park is famous for the Big Five, and you will have a packed lunch for the game drive.

  • Proceed to Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay at Mbugani Camps.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  • After an early breakfast, you will drive into the park for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park with a packed lunch. Here, you will have an opportunity to see big prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Mbugani Camps.

4
Day 04

Serengeti Plains Drive via Maasai Villages to Karatu

  • After an early breakfast, you will drive into the Serengeti Plains with a packed lunch.

  • Enjoy an en-route game drive to Karatu, passing through Maasai villages for a cultural experience.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

5
Day 05

Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for your flight, and if you wish, you can shop for souvenirs.

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lodge safari according to the itinerary

  • Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking Tanzanian guide

  • Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary

  • Meals according to the itinerary

  • Mineral water

  • All mentioned activities

  • All park fees and concession fees

What's Not Included

  • Flights

  • Optional activities

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Visa fees

  • Gratuity for your guide

  • Personal spending money for souvenirs

  • Travel insurance

Know before you go

During this 5-day lodge safari, you will visit three of the most well-known parks on Tanzania's northern circuit - the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Manyara National Park.

  • With diverse landscapes and a crater full of animals, this safari has something to offer for everyone.

  • It is ideal for those with limited time to enjoy a wildlife experience in Tanzania.

Optional activities:

  • Walking in Manyara

  • Hot air balloon safaris

  • Day trips to Arusha National Park and Tarangire National Park

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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