Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara in just 5 days
  • 02 Spot the "Big Five" in diverse wildlife habitats across Tanzania
  • 03 Encounter tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife in Lake Manyara
  • 04 Experience a picnic breakfast on Ngorongoro's crater floor amidst wildlife
  • 05 Enjoy a scenic drive through the stunning landscapes of the Rift Valley

Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in 5 days on a safari through some of Tanzania's naturally blessed landscapes. Meet the tree-climbing lions in Manyara, explore the "Garden of Eden" in Ngorongoro, and spot the Big Five in Serengeti and Tarangire. Travel across Tanzania's vast countryside in search of wildebeests, hartebeest, elephants, giraffes, waterbucks, flamingos, zebras, and more.

Meet the tree-climbing lions in Manyara, explore the "Garden of Eden" in Ngorongoro, and spot the Big Five in Serengeti and Tarangire.

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 Yes
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 your hotel in Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park.

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch.

  • See nomadic animals like wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, and hartebeest, and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

  • Look for dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and the peculiar long-necked gerenuk.

Dinner and overnight at Tarangire campsite.

2
Day 02

Tarangire 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 at Seronera campsite.

3
Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • 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 Ngorongoro Simba campsite.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • Rise early in the morning and enjoy a day game drive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Discover the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy a picnic breakfast on the crater floor, inhabited by plenty of wild residents, including the black rhino.

  • Look for the predatory animals of the crater floor, including lions, leopards, and hyenas.

Overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba campsite.

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

  • Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Wall.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive and look for buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and other animals.

Depart for Arusha.

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions

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

  • Park fees

  • Meals

  • Accommodation

  • Round-trip airport transfer

  • Professional driver/guide

  • Transportation

  • All taxes/VAT

  • Camping equipment

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Tips and gratuities for safari staff

  • International airfares

  • Any required visas

  • Travel insurance

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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