Tanzania · Safari

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

5 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Look for the pink flamingos at Lake Manyara National Park
02 Spot wild animals in Serengeti National Park, including lions, leopards, and wildebeests
03 Go on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and look for the Big Five
04 Stay in luxury lodges inside the national parks

Go on a 5-day wildlife safari to Tanzania's famous national parks, including Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy game drives, try spotting the Big Five and many other wild animals, have picnic lunches, and enjoy bird-watching along the way. Stay in comfortable luxury lodges in the heart of the national parks and feel closer to nature throughout the journey.

Look for the famous flamingos of Lake Manyara.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your tour guide, and drive to Arusha.
Continue to your hotel in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel

Driving distance - 1 hour (53 kms)

Day 02

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Flamingo Viewing

Have breakfast, then depart for Lake Manyara National Park.
Go for a game drive.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the national park.
Continue with your safari and spot wild animals such as climbing lions, pythons, zebras, impalas, monkeys, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, and other animals.
Look for the famous flamingos of Lake Manyara.
Drive to the lodge in Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation(s): Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 03

Serengeti Safari and Bird-Watching

Have breakfast, then depart for Serengeti National Park.
Go for a game drive and spot wild animals such as zebras, wildebeests, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and antelopes.
Try bird-watching in the national park.
Have a picnic lunch on the way.
Drive to the lodge in Serengeti National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation(s): Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Hippo Pool Picnic

Have breakfast, then depart for Ngorongoro Crater.
Go for a game drive in the crater, where you will drive to the selected picnic site near the hippo pool for lunch.
Spot wild animals such as lions, leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, jackals, hippos, dik-diks, waterbuck, baboons, members of the antelope family, and small mammals.
Travel to the lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Day 05

Morning Game Drive at Ngorongoro and Departure

Wake up early in the morning and go for a game drive at the Ngorongoro Crater.
Have a picnic lunch.
Spot the wild animals of the area.
Look for the flamingos in Lake Magadi.
Depart for Arusha.
Travel to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home.

Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch only.

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as indicated in the plan
Park entrance fees and taxes
Game safari to the national parks as specified
Meals on a full-board basis while staying at the lodge
Private 4x4 wheel-drive vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
Professional English-speaking Tanzanian guide/driver
First aid kit in the safari vehicle; guides are trained to provide basic first aid
Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day)
Tea and coffee - a box of tea and coffee to enjoy at any point during the safari
Spare tires for unforeseen issues that may arise on African bumpy roads
Charging station - charge your phone, laptop, and camera battery while on the road
1 pair of binoculars
Government taxes and VAT
Airport transfers

What's Not Included

Beverages, including soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, beer, wine, and spirits, as well as gifts such as local crafts
Laundry, phone charges, and other personal items such as sunscreen and personal expenses
Fees for passports, visas, transit visas, immunizations, and insurance
Personal accident travel insurance
A visit to a Maasai village, cultural tour, or Olduvai Gorge
International and domestic flight tickets
Airport departure taxes
Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
Visa
Tips and gratuities to the safari crew - recommended
Travel insurance
Any other expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

On safari, informal and casual dress is appropriate. Comfortable, lightweight cotton clothing in subdued safari colours is practical. During the day, shorts or trousers are ideal, and the evenings may be chilly, so light cardigans or sweaters are appropriate. For clients visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, please note that nights are freezing because of the altitude, so a thick sweater or fleece is advisable. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers are also advisable in the evenings to lessen the chance of mosquito bites. Many safari lodges have swimming pools, so bathing costumes should be taken. It is advisable to have a good pair of closed walking shoes or boots.
In the cities, we suggest that ladies do not wear shorts, particularly in Muslim areas.
At coastal resorts, one-piece or bikini swimsuits are fine on the beach or around your hotel pool but are not appropriate in town. Topless sunbathing is prohibited. Neither jackets nor ties are required when dining in hotels or at restaurants.
We recommend taking a small flashlight.

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