Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the vast African wildlife across Tanzania's national parks
02 Visit the famous 2000 m deep Ngorongoro Crater
03 Spot Africa's Big 5: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros
04 Enjoy multiple game drives through Tanzania's wildlife reserves
05 Watch the exciting wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
06 See seasonal wildlife and birdlife at Lake Manyara National Park

Embark on an incredible wildlife safari through Tanzania's world-famous national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Enjoy multiple game drives to spot remarkable wildlife such as lions, hartebeests, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, reedbucks, and a wide variety of bird species. You may also witness the thrilling wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, if you are lucky.

Spot giant herds of African elephants dominating the golden savannah, while screeching flocks of the striking yellow-collared lovebird may be heard from miles away.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Meet your tour guide and begin the tour.
Depart from Arusha early in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, where you will discover the true enormity of the deserted termite mounds and historic baobab trees.
Spot giant herds of African elephants dominating the golden savannah, while screeching flocks of the striking yellow-collared lovebird may be heard from miles away.
Spend your first night at the deluxe tented lodges. A tempting dinner will be served in the evening, followed by time to rest for tomorrow's safari.

Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Leave for Serengeti National Park after completing your delicious breakfast.
Arrive in the Serengeti, Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park, well known for the annual migration of the herds and its ever-growing wildlife population.
Enjoy your picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcroppings).
After lunch, continue into the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, and later head to your luxury accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the heart of the Serengeti. The savannah is a dynamic landscape, and the air is filled with birdsong as the first daylight gradually illuminates the entire landscape.
Observe the prints on the ground as you pursue predators.
Drive onward to Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara Area

Go on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater and spot the many animals that remain within the crater because of its high walls.
Enjoy a wonderful picnic lunch inside the crater.
Look out for hyenas, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and a special kind of waterbird.
In the late afternoon, head to MtowaMbu, where you will have dinner.

Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and baboons. The best time for extensive game viewing is during the dry season, while the wet season is ideal for birdwatching.
In the evening, drive back to Arusha to finish the tour.