5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
• 02 Spot the Big Five in Serengeti National Park
• 03 Go on a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive volcanic caldera
• 04 Travel through fascinating landscapes and tiny rural settlements on safari

Immerse yourself in the East African wilderness on this 5-day guided tour and experience the quintessential Tanzanian safari. Spot savannah wildlife and admire the plains of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Parks, home to ample wildlife and bird species. Travel along rough roads, see the fascinating landscape, and pass tiny rural settlements during the safari.

Spot animals such as buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and more, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara and Full-Day Game Drive

• Meet your tour guide in Arusha, then proceed to Lake Manyara National Park.
• Arrive at Lake Manyara National Park and enjoy a full-day game drive.
• Spot animals such as buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and more, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Great Rift Valley. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or campsite.

2

Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti's Endless Plains

• Have breakfast and set out for the endless open plains and stunning skies of Serengeti.
• Take a full-day game drive in the national park. Dinner and overnight stay at Central Serengeti Seronera campsite or a lodge.

3

Day 03

Early Morning and Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

• Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• Return for breakfast at 10:00 am.
• Proceed for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge or campsite.

4

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater with En-Route Game Drive

• Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater with an en-route game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater, take a short game drive, and spot the Big Five. Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Simba campsite or a lodge.

5

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive and Return to Arusha

• Have an early morning breakfast, then proceed directly to the crater floor for a game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch and the landscape of the area.
• Return to Arusha after the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees
• English-speaking Tanzanian safari tour guide
• Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
• All park entry fees, camping fees, and conservation fees
• Private transport in a safari Jeep 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with an open roof
• 4 nights of full-board accommodation during the safari
• Meals: full board - breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Game viewing activities as stated in the itinerary

What's Not Included

• Flight tickets
• Tanzania visa
• Items of a personal nature
• Tips

What to bring

• Safari clothes (safari boots, safari coat, eyeglasses, hat)
• Emergency tropical disease medicines
• Camera and binoculars

Know before you go

• The culture of the indigenous people
• Rules and regulations of Tanzania National Parks
• Tanzania rules and regulations
• Weather conditions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Moshi Road, Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.