Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Tour Tarangire National Park, home to enormous baobab trees and African elephants
  • 02 Experience Serengeti National Park, renowned for its yearly wildebeest migration
  • 03 Descend into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater to encounter diverse wildlife
  • 04 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and abundant birds

Start an exciting 5-day safari in Tanzania from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. See famed baobab trees and herds of African elephants in Tarangire, experience the Serengeti's yearly wildebeest migration, and explore the wildlife-rich floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. The journey ends at Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife.

Most animals stay within the crater because of its high walls, making it an ideal location to view every member of the Big 5 in a single day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
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 and Mto Wa Mbu

  • You will depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park to discover the true enormity of the deserted termite mounds and historic baobab trees.
    • Giant herds of African elephants dominate the golden savannah, and screeching flocks of the striking yellow-collared lovebird may be heard from miles away.
    • The flora and fauna that roam the scenic landscape of Tarangire include lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongoose, buffaloes, and baboons.

You will spend your first night at the campsite or lodge.

2
Day 02

Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

  • We will leave for Serengeti National Park after you have completed your appetizing breakfast.
    • If you are fortunate, you may come upon unusual wildlife along the way, as we pass through the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
    • Tanzania's oldest and most frequented national park, the Serengeti is also a World Heritage Site and is branded as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is renowned for the once-a-year migration of the herds and its ever-growing natural world population.
  • We will enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the kopjes (rock outcroppings).
  • After lunch, we will proceed to the Serengeti, where you will receive comprehensive tenting facilities and a delicious meal.
3
Day 03

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

  • We will begin our day with an early morning game drive in the central Serengeti.
    • The savannah is an active landscape, and the air is filled with birds' melodies as the returning daylight begins to illuminate the entire landscape. We will then journey on to Ngorongoro.

You will be provided with dinner and first-class tenting facilities.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater to Mto Wa Mbu

  • Soon after breakfast, we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is home to hyenas, hippos, zebra, wildebeest, and impressive water birds.
    • The guide will enlighten you by sharing information about the animals and flora while helping to spot hidden wildlife. Most animals stay within the crater because of its high walls, making it an ideal location to view every member of the Big 5 in a single day.
  • We will have a wonderful picnic lunch inside the crater. In the late afternoon, we will continue to Mto Wa Mbu, where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Client's selection, public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.

Meals: Water is included with all meals; other drinks are not included.

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

  • On our last day of the tour, we will experience the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park.
  • We can enjoy an early breakfast to begin our game drive early enough to spot the Big Five mammals. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park presents picturesque yet varied scenery.
  • During the day, we will revel in the shrubbery of the golden savannah, flowing rivers, and the extraordinary natural world.
    • We can eat our picnic lunch in the heart of the beautiful park. Soda Lake and the surrounding savannah support highly diverse habitats, leading to the wide array of flora and fauna found in the park.
    • With over 400 species of striking birds, some of which are migratory, Lake Manyara National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise.
    • Lake Manyara is home to mythical tree-climbing lions, as well as powerful water buffalo, large African elephants, towering giraffes, graceful impalas, and big hippos.
  • In the late afternoon, we will leave Manyara and continue to Arusha to finish our safari. Visitors will enjoy the lovely scenery as we drive past Maasai bomas, baobab woodlands, and rolling savannah plains on the way to Arusha.
baobab-studded Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park kopjes, the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

Where this trip takes you

baobab-studded Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park kopjes, the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara

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

  • Transport by 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Park fees
  • Campsite or lodge accommodation
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 1-5 bottles of water per day

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Additional park fees

Know before you go

  • 5-day Tanzania sharing or private tour, starting with Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous for having the largest elephant population in Africa. Thereafter, you will proceed to Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, allowing you to see the diverse topography and wildlife that East Africa offers. Make your way from the rim of the crater to Serengeti through the adventurous roads of the hollowed-out Ngorongoro while seeing animals, birds, and reptiles along the way. You will come close to Maasai culture as you pass one of their bomas and have time to see the huts, try their garments, and experience the culture. On the last day, you will finish at Lake Manyara National Park, where you will witness tree-climbing lions, an astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos.
  • Our five-day camping/lodge safari captivates those who enjoy its beauty. The four attractions are located in Tanzania, a region that has preserved its purity on the African continent. You can explore Lake Manyara National Park, which features the largest concentration of baboons. The alkaline waters of Lake Manyara are encrusted with rosy-feathered flamingos. Tarangire is famous for hosting one of the biggest elephant populations in Africa. The Serengeti conjures images of exploration, dramatic landscapes, and exhilarating wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater has been denoted as Africa's Garden of Eden.

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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