Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day game drives in Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park
02 Visit a Masai village in the Ngorongoro area
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
04 Tour Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy lunch in the park
05 See Tarangire's high density of elephants among baobab and acacia trees

Find out why few places in the world rival Tanzania as a wildlife destination on this 5-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Manyara National Park. Discover pristine wilderness, remarkable wildlife, and beautiful landscapes, from Tarangire's elephant-rich plains and baobab-strewn scenery to the vast Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. With game drives across some of Tanzania's most celebrated parks and a visit to a Masai village in the Ngorongoro area, this tour offers an immersive wildlife adventure in the heart of Africa.

The Ngorongoro Crater is well known as the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and is home to elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos.

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Wait for pickup at your hotel by your Tanzanian driver-guide after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park has one of the highest population densities of elephants anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and distinctive place to visit.
After a full-day game drive in Tarangire, drive back to the lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive to Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area after breakfast. On the way, you will be able to see or visit a Masai village in the Ngorongoro area.
Go on an evening game drive in the Serengeti for a good view of the sunset in the middle of the park.

Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or camp in Serengeti National Park.

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Day 04

Sunrise in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up early in the morning in the Serengeti for a sunrise view.
Look for game en route back to Ngorongoro before descending for a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is well known as the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and is home to elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos. This crater, 19.2 km in diameter and 610 meters deep, is undoubtedly East Africa's ultimate Big Five destination.
Drive back to Karatu in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park Tour

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a tour.
Enjoy your lunch in the park.
Drive back either to the airport or to your hotel in the evening.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobab and acacia plains, Serengeti National Park savanna, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, 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

Transport with a qualified Tanzanian driver-guide in 4x4 vehicles with a viewing roof
Camping fees/lodge accommodation
All meals, including a cook on camping safari
National park gate fee

What's Not Included

Tips for guides and cook
Bottled water/drinks
Any personal expenses

Know before you go

Few places in the world rival Tanzania as a wildlife destination. Ranked the #1 country for a safari, Tanzania hypnotizes with its pristine, wild beauty. The last sanctuary of wildlife of such magnitude in the world, Tanzania is a perfect spot for your vacation.
We are a leading safari outfitter in Tanzania. Our professional safari guiding experts, large safari fleet of the newest comfortable Land Cruisers modified for wilderness expeditions, and passionate travel consultants will make your trip to Tanzania a lifetime adventure with immersive, fascinating wildlife experiences in the heart of Africa.

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