Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy the scenic landscapes and wildlife of Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Travel through Serengeti National Park, renowned for its annual animal migration
  • 03 Experience early game drives around the Ngorongoro Crater, often called "Africa's Garden of Eden"
  • 04 Go on a game drive around the lake area in picturesque Lake Manyara National Park

Witness Tanzania's rich flora and fauna on this 5-day safari through some of the country's most-visited national parks. Explore the scenic landscapes and wildlife of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, with game drives offering chances to spot lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, and other exotic animal species. This journey combines classic safari experiences with picnic lunches, camping stays, and time in remarkable natural settings, including the Ngorongoro Crater, often called "Africa's Garden of Eden."

Most animals remain within the crater because of its high walls, making it a perfect area to encounter several exotic animal species.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

  • Meet your local tour guide at 8 a.m. at your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park.
  • Enjoy the scenic landscapes of Tarangire and spot several wild animals, including lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.

Spend the first night at Panorama Camp.

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Drive to Serengeti National Park after breakfast.
  • Encounter several animals while driving past the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your tour guide will share information about Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park, which is renowned for the annual migration of several animals.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcroppings), then go for a game drive in the park.
  • Proceed to Serengeti Nyani Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Central Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive in central Serengeti.
  • Travel to Simba Campsite, located near the rim of the crater. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Area to Lake Manyara

  • Go for an early morning game drive near the crater area. Most animals remain within the crater because of its high walls, making it a perfect area to encounter several exotic animal species.
  • Have a picnic lunch near the crater. Your guide will enlighten you by sharing facts about the animals and vegetation.

Overnight stay at Panorama Camp.

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

  • Drive to Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch on the way. Upon arrival, go for a game drive around the lake area.
  • Drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tarangire National Park, 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

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or any other preferred location (except the airport)
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Camp accommodation with a tent and mattress
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Meals, with tea and coffee
  • 1.5 litres of bottled water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees, wherever applicable
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities, including hot air ballooning in Serengeti and a Maasai village visit

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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