Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Lake Eyasi Cultural Encounter

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 sizable herds of elephants
  • 04 Meet the Hadzabe hunting tribe and the Datoga blacksmith community at Lake Eyasi

Embark on a 5-day safari through Tanzania to see the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife up close while capturing photos of the country's beautiful landscapes. This tour takes you to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Eyasi with a professional guide, full board, and private use of a 4x4 Jeep. Along the way, enjoy supplied mineral water, snacks, power sockets, and binoculars, while staying in carefully selected accommodation.

Embark on a 5-day safari through Tanzania to see the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife up close while capturing photos of the country's beautiful landscapes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Elephant Country

  • To begin the stunning drive 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.
  • At the same time, the Tarangire River meanders through the national park. It is possible to spot leopards lounging in the branches above and lions pursuing their prey.
  • When the game drives are completed, we will take you back to your lodge to unwind, have supper, and spend the night.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

2
Day 02

Game Drives in Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park on a game drive and enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park.
  • We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon 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: Kontiki Serengeti Camp

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

  • 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 complete, we will drive you back to your lodge to relax, have dinner, and stay overnight.
  • 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, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with a wide variety of birds including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

4
Day 04

Lake Eyasi Cultural Encounter and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, our safari guide will drive you to Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe tribe. This tribe is famous for hunting, so you can go hunting with them and see how they do it.
  • Next, we will take you to the Datoga tribe. This tribe is well known for its skills as blacksmiths. You can explore the rest of Lake Eyasi and stroll through the village at leisure.
  • Finally, we will drive you back to Arusha, where the safari ends.
Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Serengeti National Park migrating wildebeest, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Eyasi cultural encounter

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Serengeti National Park migrating wildebeest, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Eyasi cultural encounter

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 4 x 4 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-sleeve 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.
  • 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 €1,711.00 — €3,605.00
Double Sharing €1,711.00 — €2,431.00

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