Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness Tarangire's majestic elephant herds in their natural habitat
02 Experience the Serengeti's thrilling wildlife in Central Seronera
03 Explore Ngorongoro Crater's rich biodiversity while spotting the 'Big Five'
04 Discover Lake Manyara, a haven for bird enthusiasts with over 400 bird species

Join this 5-day Tanzania safari through some of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas, from Tarangire and Lake Manyara to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife, including Tarangire's large elephant herds, the Serengeti's vast plains and seasonal wildebeest and zebra migration, and the rich biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Crater. Travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an open roof for excellent wildlife viewing and photography throughout the journey.

Join this 5-day Tanzania safari through some of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas, from Tarangire and Lake Manyara to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

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 No

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire National Park and Kizumba Campsite

Depart from Arusha in the morning. After a short briefing, head towards Tarangire National Park. This park features savannahs, baobab trees, and seasonal swamps, and is known for its large elephant herds. Observe various mammals like giraffe, bushbuck, hartebeest, zebra, and warthog as they gather around the Tarangire River. The park is also home to buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest, often followed by predators like lions. Leopards are occasionally spotted, but cheetahs are rare. Enjoy the landscape and wildlife from the open roof of the safari vehicle. In the late afternoon, leave the park and head to the nearby Kizumba campsite for an overnight stay.

Day 02

Through Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue towards the fertile highlands, where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, viewing the Ngorongoro Crater along the way. Proceed to Serengeti National Park, the largest park in Tanzania, featuring diverse landscapes such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. Witness the incredible wildebeest and zebra migration, depending on the season. Spend the night at Nyani campsite in the Seronera area of Central Serengeti.

Day 03

Game Drive in the Heart of the Serengeti

After breakfast, head towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the heart of the Serengeti with its vast plains. Arrive in the Seronera area, rich in wildlife, with the Seronera River attracting various species. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park and stay overnight at a camp.

Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Mto Wa Mbu

In the early morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the crater floor, with its open grassland, acacia trees, and wooded areas teeming with wildlife. Look out for the 'Big Five' - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard - along with wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, warthog, hippo, and numerous bird species. Spend the morning exploring the park and enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater. Return to Mto Wa Mbu in the early evening for dinner and an overnight stay at Kizumba campsite.

Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is a haven for bird enthusiasts, hosting over 400 bird species, including flamingos, pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Spot various mammals such as bushbuck, waterbuck, wildebeest, zebra, baboon, monkey, lion, and leopard. Enjoy an unhindered view from the open roof of the safari vehicle for photography. After an extensive game drive, leave the park in the afternoon and return to Arusha.