Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

5 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, and vibrant birdlife
  • 02 Witness thousands of flamingos and other water birds along the alkaline shores of Lake Manyara
  • 03 Journey through the iconic Serengeti National Park, renowned for migrating wildebeest and zebras
  • 04 Spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - during thrilling game drives
  • 05 Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre to learn about conservation and park history
  • 06 Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife

Embark on a thrilling 5-day Tanzania safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience the wonders of African wildlife as you search for the Big Five, spot tree-climbing lions, and follow the path of migrating wildebeest and zebras across sweeping savannahs. Enjoy immersive game drives led by an expert driver guide, take in breathtaking landscapes, and relax each evening in comfortable full-board lodge accommodation in the heart of nature.

Embark on a thrilling 5-day Tanzania safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Moshi

  • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed.
  • Meet your professional driver guide, who will brief you about your upcoming safari.

  • Transfer to your hotel in Moshi town for rest and an overnight stay.

  • Prepare for the adventure ahead with a relaxing evening.

2
Day 02

Safari to Lake Manyara National Park

  • Depart from your hotel after breakfast and begin your safari with a drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Explore the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and elephants.

  • Observe various habitats such as forest, savannah, and alkaline lake, teeming with pink flamingos and other bird species.

  • Spot giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, warthogs, and more.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.

  • Continue to your lodge near Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Drive to Serengeti National Park

  • Depart early after breakfast and drive through the fertile highlands, with views of wheat, corn, and coffee plantations.
  • Enter the vast plains of Serengeti National Park by midday.

  • Begin your game drive en route to your lodge, exploring varied landscapes including open plains, woodlands, swamps, and rocky outcrops.

  • Spot herds of wildebeest and zebras as they migrate in search of fresh grazing grounds.

  • Reach your lodge in the Serengeti in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • Spend the entire day on game drives across the Serengeti, guided by your expert driver, who will track the movements of the migrating herds and predators.
  • Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre to learn about the park's history and conservation efforts.

  • After a picnic lunch, continue your drive through the park toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Reach the crater rim in the evening for breathtaking views and sunset photography.

Dinner and overnight at a lodge near or on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Moshi or Arusha

  • Wake up early and descend into the world's largest unbroken caldera, Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Explore the crater floor, home to more than 20,000 animals including lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the rare black rhino.

  • Observe other wildlife such as hyenas, waterbucks, bushbucks, elands, and hundreds of bird species.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the crater.

  • Ascend the crater wall in the afternoon and drive back to Moshi or Arusha.

  • End of safari with drop-off at your hotel or airport transfer.

Lake Manyara National Park, the open plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, the open plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Services of an English-speaking driver guide
  • National park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation on tour
  • Transport in an excellent 4x4 vehicle rebuilt for safari
  • Game drives as per the itinerary
  • Airport transfer
  • Government taxes
  • Meals as specified in the day-by-day section

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Laundry services
  • Insurance and visa fees

What to bring

  • Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing
  • Comfortable shoes or hiking boots
  • Sun hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Binoculars
  • Camera with extra batteries or charger
  • Insect repellent
  • Fleece or jacket for cooler evenings
  • Personal toiletries
  • Medications and basic first aid
  • Travel adaptor for charging devices

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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