Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Big Five and Ngorongoro Crater

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Encounter the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife up close
  • 02 See Tarangire's sizable elephant herds amid savannas, seasonal marshes, and the meandering Tarangire River
  • 03 Explore Lake Manyara, known for its arboreal lions and numerous baboon troops
  • 04 Experience Serengeti's great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest alongside resident predators

Embark on a 5-day safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, where you will have the chance to see the Big Five and many other fascinating animals up close. Along the way, take in Tanzania's beautiful landscapes, from savannas and seasonal marshes to the vast plains of Serengeti and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. Travel with a professional guide in a private 4x4 Jeep equipped with mineral water, snacks, power sockets, and binoculars, and enjoy full-board accommodation throughout the journey.

Embark on a 5-day safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, where you will have the chance to see the Big Five and many other fascinating animals up close.

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, 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

Arusha to Tarangire's Elephant Country

  • To begin the stunning journey to Tarangire National Park, you will be picked up from your resort early in the morning and provided with lunch boxes.
  • Tarangire National Park is commonly known for its sizable herds of elephants. From savannas to seasonal marshes, you will witness a range of scenery, while the Tarangire River meanders through the national park. It is also possible to spot leopards lounging in the trees above and lions pursuing their prey. After the game drives are completed, we will take you back to your lodge to unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

2
Day 02

Game Drive from Tarangire to Lake Manyara

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park. The journey includes a game drive, and lunch boxes will be provided.
  • 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.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

3
Day 03

Into the Serengeti Plains

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park on a game drive and enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, we will continue the game drive before reaching the lodge.
  • You will spend the following day inside the park on game drives.
  • 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: Central Serengeti Camp

4
Day 04

Morning Serengeti Safari and Transfer 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 most active.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes. Once the game drive is finished, you will be transferred to Arusha, where the safari concludes.
  • The Ngorongoro Conservation Area contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the natural wonders of Africa.
  • About 30,000 large mammals are resident 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 here within a short time.
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 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)
  • Lightweight long-sleeved shirts
  • 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.
  • A 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 from and back to 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 €1,428.00 — €3,418.00
Double Sharing €1,428.00 — €2,148.00

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