5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro and Manyara

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park's huge baobab trees and large herds of elephants
• 02 Search for Africa's Big Five and the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park
• 03 Marvel at the glorious landscapes and abundant wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater
• 04 Spot Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions and extensive birdlife

Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Encounter large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire National Park, explore Serengeti's vast plains in search of the Great Migration and the Big Five, and enjoy the glorious landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your journey ends at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its unique tree-climbing lions and remarkable variety of bird species.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, is a glorious landscape filled with about 25,000 animals, including ungulates, the Big Five, and other large mammals.

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, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire National Park

• Commence your trip after breakfast at your hotel in Moshi or Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. Tarangire National Park shelters the largest herds of elephants, and its unique baobab trees, which harbour the African python, create mesmerizing sightings that make Tarangire a popular safari destination. The park also includes an exclusive large batch of colourful bird species.
• A picnic lunch will be offered in the afternoon, after which you will proceed with your game drive until evening, when you will drive to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Serengeti National Park

• After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park for a full day of game viewing, with lunch boxes provided. The Serengeti is the oldest ecosystem on Earth. The jaw-dropping view of the Great Migration and the presence of the Big Five - lion, African leopard, eastern black rhino, African buffalo, and savanna elephant - make it a five-star-worthy park.
• In the evening, you will head to your campsite in the centre of the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Serengeti Game Drive and Overnight at Camp

• After breakfast at the camp, the whole day will be spent game driving around Serengeti National Park, and you will have a hot lunch in the afternoon at your camp or lodge. Characterized by grasslands with scattered trees, rock outcroppings, wetlands, and rivers, the Serengeti hosts a diversity of wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. It is widely argued that the wildlife in the Serengeti is one of the top reasons Tanzania has consistently been voted the best safari country in the world. In addition to being home to the Big Five - lion, African leopard, savannah elephant, eastern black rhino, and African buffalo - you will encounter diverse herbivore inhabitants.
• Thereafter, continue game driving until late hours, then drive back to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

• After breakfast at the camp, you will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a full day game drive around the crater and enjoy a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, is a glorious landscape filled with about 25,000 animals, including ungulates, the Big Five, and other large mammals. It is also one of the best places to spot critically endangered animals such as black rhinos, golden cats, and wild hunting dogs. The soda ash lakes are among its unique features, containing alkaline water that supports a large number of water birds, especially flamingos.
• In the evening, you will ascend from the crater and head to the campsite or lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

5

Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Moshi or Arusha

• After breakfast at your camp or lodge, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara is highly famous for its tree-climbing lions, and many fascinating bird species can be spotted in and around the soda lake. More than 400 species can be found in the park, so even unenthusiastic bird-watchers will find something to watch and marvel at.
• In the afternoon, you will have a picnic lunch and later drive back to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
• Professional driver/guide
• All meals as specified in the itinerary
• All transportation expenses in a 4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof
• TANAPA fees
• Drinking water

What's Not Included

• Tipping for staff members (driver/guide)
• Medical insurance
• All beverages at the camp or lodge
• Travel insurance
• Visa
• All accommodations before and after the safari
• All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

• Passport with all the required visas for every country your African safari travels to and through.
• A bit of cash, bank cards, and/or travellers' cheques. You can also use e-wallet apps these days to avoid carrying cards and cash.
• Air tickets and travel vouchers for any pre-booked safari tours.
• Your negative Covid-19 PCR test results as required by the countries you visit and the airlines you use.
• Vaccination certificates (yellow fever, etc.), where required. Some vaccinations need to be taken well in advance.
• Medication: malaria prophylactics if advised, and any personal medication. Also take your prescription in case of an emergency if your medication gets lost, wet, or eaten by a baboon.
• Travel insurance policy details, including your policy number and contact details for claims and emergencies. Comprehensive travel insurance is a must, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic era.
• Cell phone. Most globetrotters travel with a smartphone in order to stay in touch with family and friends, connect to Wi-Fi, and for emergencies.
• Copies of your important documents: as a precaution, take a copy of your air tickets, travel insurance policy, vaccinations, visas, prescriptions, and passport.
• A hard copy of your most important contact numbers in case you lose your phone.

Know before you go

• Make sure you check the visa requirements needed from your country before travelling.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.