5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its wildlife and birds
• 02 Marvel at the Big Five and flora and fauna in the Serengeti
• 03 Admire the beauty of Ngorongoro Crater, home to hyenas, hippos, zebra, and wildebeest
• 04 Discover Lake Manyara's alkaline lake encrusted with feathered flamingos

Embark on this safari to discover Lake Manyara National Park, where the alkaline lake is encrusted with feathered flamingos and the park is known for its high concentration of baboons. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its wildlife and birds and home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. Experience the Serengeti's adventurous wildlife encounters and beautiful landscapes, then continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, dubbed "Africa's Garden of Eden" and one of the world's wonders.

Embark on this safari to discover Lake Manyara National Park, where the alkaline lake is encrusted with feathered flamingos and the park is known for its high concentration of baboons.

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 Yes

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park and Mto wa Mbu

• Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
• After waking up in the morning, a Tanzania safari operator will pick you up from your hotel before driving to Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire River, which runs through the park, is the only source of water for the animals during the dry season. It is a fantastic landscape dotted with baobabs and tall grasses, with a mixture of vegetation different from the other parks in the Northern Safari Circuit. Tarangire National Park is famous for its wildlife and birds, with more than 550 bird species, including the yellow-necked turtle dove. Animals include some of the Big Five and others such as Omo, the white giraffe who suffers from a genetic condition called secularism, as well as elephants, lions, warthogs, impalas, cheetahs, buffalo, and baboons. After a fantastic full-day excursion in Tarangire National Park, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu, arriving in the late afternoon for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 02

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

• Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
• In the morning after breakfast, drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, where the adventure begins. Serengeti National Park is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in the world, including zebra, gazelle, lion, wildebeest, elephant, and giraffe and, in general, the Big Five. It is also the setting for the seasonal wildebeest migration, which can be the fantastic adventure of a lifetime. Serengeti means "the land that moves forever." You will stop at a kopje (outcrop) for lunch, enjoy the incredible views while eating, and prepare for deeper adventures into Serengeti National Park. Head to the rest area in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay. The next day, you will have a full day to explore Serengeti National Park further.

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Day 03

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
• After breakfast in the morning, gradually explore Serengeti National Park. The park contains a great concentration of animals. This is a day when you may enjoy seeing predators such as lions tracking down other animals as a food source. You might also see more hippos, herds of monkeys, and families of mongooses. After such an early start, a great and delicious lunch awaits you, which will be served in the park. In the afternoon, begin your Ngorongoro driving adventure as you continue to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater and Onward to Lake Manyara Area

• Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
• On this fourth day, your safari takes you to the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing, where the adventure is more than rewarding. Most animals cannot leave the crater because of its high walls, making this the perfect place to see all members of the Big Five in one day. You will enjoy a great picnic lunch in Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is home to hyenas, hippos, zebra, wildebeest, and various waterfowl. Your guide will share information about the wildlife and vegetation from personal experience. Fanaka Camp offers competent camping facilities for rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha or Moshi

• Your final safari day begins with breakfast and then takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches across the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park is a wildlife sanctuary of forests, dry scrub, Soda Lake, and a bird lover's paradise. The forest is mesmerizing with the chirping of birds and the fluttering antics of monkeys; giraffes roam the savannah, and lions rest in the trees or in the shade, while families of hippos bathe in the waters of Soda Lake. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the park before returning to Moshi or Arusha, where your best safari adventure ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 4x4 safari Land Cruiser jeep car
• Park fees
• PRO driver-guide
• Wages for the crew
• First aid kit
• Taxes

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Accommodation
• Tipping the crew
• Laundry services
• Visas

Know before you go

• Accommodation is based on the client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodges.
• On request, a transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.