5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Take in breathtaking views over the Ngorongoro Crater
• 02 Spot Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions
• 03 Look for the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino
• 04 Experience game drives across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara

Embark on this extraordinary journey through some of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations, from Tarangire's majestic African giant elephants to the vast plains of the Serengeti. Take in the captivating beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, where there is a high chance of spotting the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, and continue to Lake Manyara to see its stunning flamingos and famous tree-climbing lions. This safari offers unforgettable game drives, dramatic landscapes, and the chance to experience Tanzania's incredible wildlife up close.

After an early breakfast, descend into the crater at 6:15 am on a journey to find the black rhino.

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tarangire National Park Safari

• On this day, you will meet your safari guide and cook at around 07:30 hrs at your hotel, where you stayed overnight. You will receive a short safari briefing covering the number of days you will spend on tour and more information about the experience.
• It is a 2-hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival at Tarangire Gate, your guide will present all your entrance fees at the administration block, and then you will proceed with the game drive through the national park. In the afternoon, your cook will provide a hot lunch at the picnic site before you continue with the game drive.
• Around 5:00 pm, you will exit the park and drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

• After breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti National Park, a journey of about 6 hours including all stops, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority.
• You will stop at the Ngorongoro Crater and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority gate, where your driver will briefly present your entrance. You will then continue to the viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the crater.
• Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive in Seronera, the center of the Serengeti, until late evening. Experience the sunset in the Serengeti while enjoying close views of wild animals, and, if you are lucky, you may even see a predator hunting or feeding on a kill. Later, head to Seronera Campsite.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

• After an early breakfast, you will go on an early game drive in Seronera, in central Serengeti National Park, where you may see many animals until the afternoon. You will then head to camp for lunch and packing while continuing with the game drive.
• After that, you will exit the Serengeti and head to Simba Campsite, a 2-hour drive away, near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

4

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

• After an early breakfast, descend into the crater at 6:15 am on a journey to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the most endangered species and can be hard to spot, but many other animals are easier to see here because Ngorongoro is a floor crater. There is a high chance of spotting the Big Five from the crater floor.
• After lunch, continue with a game drive and then ascend the crater on your way back to Karatu Town for dinner and an overnight stay.

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Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park Exploration

• On this day, after breakfast, you will spend the whole day at Lake Manyara National Park, which is famous for the large number of flamingos seen along the sides of the lake, as well as for the chance to spot the tree-climbing lions of this national park.
• Your cook will provide lunch in the afternoon, and then you will continue with the game drive while exiting the park and returning to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off to and from the hotel
• English-speaking professional guide
• Transport and wildlife drives in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch
• Services of a professional, fluent English/Swahili-speaking safari guide
• All wildlife reserve entry fees
• All unlimited game drives, as mentioned
• 1 litre of mineral water per person per day during game drives
• Coffee/tea with hot picnic lunches
• All accommodations and meals as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

• International/local flights
• All items of a personal nature
• Tips for the safari guide
• Travel insurance
• Drinks and beverages in lodges and hotels
• Extra activities

What to bring

• Insect repellent
• Ngorongoro might be cold, so we advise you to bring warm clothes.
• Sunglasses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.