Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

View all 6 photos

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
02 Spot the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
03 Go on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera
04 Travel through fascinating landscapes and tiny rural settlements during the safari

Immerse yourself in the East African wilderness on this 5-day guided tour and experience the quintessential Tanzanian safari. Spot savannah wildlife and admire the plains of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Parks, home to ample wildlife and bird species. Travel along rough roads, see the fascinating landscape, and pass tiny rural settlements during your safaris.

Spot animals like buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and more, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara Safari

Meet your tour guide in Arusha, then proceed to Lake Manyara National Park.
Arrive at Lake Manyara National Park and go for a full-day game drive.
Spot animals like buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and more, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or campsite.

Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Have breakfast and set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of Serengeti.
Take a full-day game drive in the national park.

Dinner and overnight stay at Central Serengeti Seronera campsite or a lodge.

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Return for breakfast at 10:00 am.
Proceed for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in Serengeti National Park.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge or campsite.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater with an en-route game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater and take a short game drive to spot the Big Five.

Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba campsite or a lodge.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Have an early morning breakfast, then proceed directly to the crater floor for a game drive.
Have a picnic lunch and enjoy the landscape of the area.
Return to Arusha after the tour.