Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Behold the unique wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater
02 Explore the vast plains of Serengeti National Park
03 Go on a safari in Lake Manyara National Park
04 Look out for the seasonal migration of wildebeests and zebras

Visit Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater on this 5-day Tanzanian safari from Arusha. Witness natural wildlife across two national parks and a volcanic crater, including the seasonal sight of thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the grassland savannah - one of Africa's natural wonders. Along the way, enjoy beautiful landscapes, rewarding game drives, and an animal-filled crater within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Witness natural wildlife across two national parks and a volcanic crater, including the seasonal sight of thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing the grassland savannah - one of Africa's natural wonders.

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Safari in Lake Manyara National Park

Meet and greet your Tanzanian safari guide at the agreed-upon location in Arusha and begin the tour in the morning. Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in a 4x4 safari vehicle.

Explore Lake Manyara National Park with your guide. The safari vehicle has an open roof and is the ideal viewing platform to appreciate the nature and animals of this park.
Leave the park and travel to the Kirurumu Manyara Lodge in the late afternoon.

Overnight stay in Pamoja Africa Lodge (full board).

Day 02

Journey to the Serengeti Plains

Have a refreshing breakfast and drive towards the fertile crater highlands.
Reach the plains of Serengeti National Park, the largest park in Tanzania. It is famous for the yearly migration, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras trek in search of fresh grass and water.

Overnight stay in Serengeti Heritage Camp (full board).

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a fulfilling breakfast and spend the entire day game driving in Serengeti National Park.

Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre. Here, you can learn more about the history of the park and the research being carried out by the Frankfurter Zoological Society.

Stay in Serengeti Heritage Camp (full board).

Day 04

Safari to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Have a relishing breakfast and continue your safari in Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a scrumptious lunch at a picnic spot and slowly drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Marvel at the stunning view of the caldera. This approximately 20 km-wide crater is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to over 20,000 animals.
Stay at the Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge on the crater rim, from where you will be able to enjoy an incredible sunset.

Overnight stay in Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge (full board).

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Have an early breakfast and drive down the steep path into the crater. In addition to zebras and wildebeests, you might also spot the rare black rhino and other members of the "Big Five" - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.
Enjoy an extensive game drive and a picnic lunch. Leave the caldera in the early afternoon and drive back to Arusha, where you will arrive in the early evening.