Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover diverse wildlife across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara
  • 02 Experience the thrill of spotting the Big Five in their natural habitat
  • 03 Witness tree-climbing lions and vibrant bird species in stunning landscapes
  • 04 Enjoy overnight camping in luxurious tented accommodations under the stars
  • 05 Explore the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara on a 5-day safari through some of Tanzania's naturally blessed landscapes. Search for the Big Five, meet the tree-climbing lions, and discover the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater alongside the vast plains of the Serengeti. From your safari vehicle, take in Tanzania's beautiful countryside while spotting wildebeests, hartebeest, elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, flamingos, zebras, and more.

Search for the Big Five, meet the tree-climbing lions, and discover the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater alongside the vast plains of the Serengeti.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
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

  • Pick up from the hotel in Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds.

  • Drive through the seasonal swamps, savannah, and Tarangire River in search of zebras, wildebeests, lions, buffaloes, hartebeest, elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, and reedbucks.

Overnight stay at a nearby campsite.

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • Set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of Serengeti National Park.

  • Embark on a scenic four-hour drive.

  • Look for the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and Cape buffalo - with help from your driver/guide.

Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

  • Go for an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, the world's biggest national park.

  • Return to camp for breakfast and rest.

  • Proceed for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.

Dinner and overnight at Seronera campsite.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

  • Drive via the Rift Valley to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

  • Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, almost 20 km wide and approximately 600 m deep.

  • Discover a large variety of wildlife, including the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. The various springs found on the caldera floor attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reedbucks, and more than 500 bird species.

Overnight stay at a campsite on the crater's edge.

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Proceed to Lake Manyara for a full-day game drive in the beautiful Manyara National Park.

  • Look for buffaloes, giraffes, and zebras set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Wall.

Depart for Arusha.

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, the endless open plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater highlands, Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Wall

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, the endless open plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater highlands, Lake Manyara beneath the Great Rift Wall

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

  • 4 nights luxury tented camp accommodation

  • Meals

  • Pick up and drop off to and from Arusha

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle

  • Safari driver/guide

  • Park fees

  • Game viewing activities

What's Not Included

  • Tips for staff

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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