Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Lake Manyara Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippo pools, and rich birdlife at Lake Manyara National Park
02 Explore the expansive Serengeti savannahs with chances to witness predator-prey drama
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera
04 Increase your chances of unforgettable wildlife sightings on multiple guided game drives
05 Optional visit to nearby Maasai villages for cultural insight at additional cost

Discover the best of northern Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes on this exciting 5-day joining safari. Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and rich birdlife, then continue to the vast Serengeti National Park, where endless plains teem with lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the seasonal Great Migration. Finish your adventure in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater, home to the famous Big Five and rare black rhinos. Travel with an expert English-speaking guide in a small shared group for a comfortable and immersive safari experience.

Begin your game drive and witness baboons at the entrance, then feast your eyes on Manyara's tree-climbing lions.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Start your morning with a quick cup of tea before beginning your journey to Lake Manyara National Park.
The drive to Lake Manyara National Park takes about 2 hours, so enjoy the picturesque views of Tanzania's countryside along the way.
Begin your game drive and witness baboons at the entrance, then feast your eyes on Manyara's tree-climbing lions. After that, your guide will provide a lunch box, which you will enjoy at a breathtaking viewpoint.
During the afternoon game drive, you may spot flamingos and elephants before heading to your designated camp.
Lastly, dine and relax under the beautiful night sky.

Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an early breakfast and depart for Serengeti National Park.
Take a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, then enjoy your picnic lunch near the hippo pools before arriving at Serengeti National Park.
Arrive in the Serengeti by afternoon for your first game drive, in an area rich with zebras and wildebeests.
Finally, settle in for an overnight stay at a tented camp in the Serengeti.

Day 03

Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Serengeti

Set out on an early morning game drive to maximize your chances of wildlife sightings, including lions returning from their night hunts.
Continue with mid-morning and afternoon game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and more.
If possible, witness the Great Migration of thousands of zebras and wildebeests, and stop for a quick bite.
Spend the rest of the afternoon sightseeing in the farther reaches of the Serengeti.
Finally, head back to your camp for an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the crater for a game drive.
Have a picnic lunch near the hippo pools, or preferably in the jeep, to maximize your chances of spotting all of the Big Five.
Later, arrive at camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
Spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and more.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.
In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.