Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Get a chance to view the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 See Tarangire National Park's majestic baobab trees
  • 04 Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River

Discover the best of Tanzania on this action-packed 5-day journey, from a city tour of Arusha to wildlife-rich game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. See Tarangire's large elephant herds and savannah landscapes, explore the world's largest uninterrupted caldera in Ngorongoro Crater, and experience the Serengeti's iconic plains and resident predators. The adventure ends at Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and lively baboon troops, before returning to Arusha.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the tree branches.

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 Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and City Tour

  • At Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our safari guide will meet you and take you to your accommodation in Arusha.
  • The remainder of the day will be spent resting at the hotel, where you will spend the night. Once you are ready, we will take you on a city tour of Arusha so you can see this stunning city.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha

2
Day 02

Tarangire Game Drive from Arusha

  • After breakfast, we begin a beautiful game drive to Tarangire National Park while carrying lunch boxes.
  • Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. The park comprises various landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savannah, with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands.
  • You may have the chance to see a lion stalking its prey or leopards observing their surroundings from the trees above.
  • Once all the game drives are complete, we drive to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Serengeti

  • After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes. Later, transfer to Serengeti National Park for your overnight stay.
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the world's largest uninterrupted caldera and one of Africa's natural wonders. About 30,000 large mammals live here all year round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with a wide variety of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals within a short period.

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

4
Day 04

Early Serengeti Game Drive and Return to Karatu

  • You will wake up early and enjoy a magical game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing in the afternoon for Karatu. Your accommodation for the night is near the Ngorongoro Crater. The following morning, you will descend into the crater early to see animals when they are more active.
  • Serengeti National Park is well known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. However, be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park on a game drive while carrying lunch boxes. Later, we will drive you back to Arusha, where the safari ends.
  • Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the tree branches. You will also see numerous troops of baboons living in the forest, accompanying you along the road from the moment you enter the park.
Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire National Park baobab-studded savannah, Lake Manyara National Park forests

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire National Park baobab-studded savannah, Lake Manyara National Park forests

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • The power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer to and from the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,210.00 — €2,615.00
Double Sharing €1,210.00 — €1,721.00

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