5 Days Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Five days, four parks, and most of what makes Tanzania a safari destination in the first place: the endless plains and Great Migration territory of the Serengeti, the wildlife-dense floor of Ngorongoro Crater (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places on the continent to see the Big Five), Tarangire’s baobab trees and large elephant herds, and Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife.
A professional guide and 4×4 vehicle carry you between all four, with pacing built for real wildlife viewing rather than rushed box-ticking. Suitable for all ages, with travel insurance recommended and your passport required.
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Included/Excluded
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation (lodges or camps)
- Meals (Full Board)
- Professional safari guide
- Game drives
- Drinking water
- International flights
- International flights
- Visa fee
Tour Plan
Depart from Arusha after breakfast (approx. 2 hours drive)
Game drive in Tarangire National Park
Highlights:
Massive herds of elephants
Ancient baobab trees
Predators like lions & leopards
Tarangire River – dry season hotspot
Picnic lunch in the park
Overnight near Lake Manyara or in Karatu
Mid-range: Eileen’s Trees Inn / Marera Valley
Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena / Escarpment Lodge
After early breakfast, game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Highlights:
Lush forest, flamingo-filled lake
Tree-climbing lions
Hippos, baboons, giraffes, elephants
🍴 Picnic lunch in the park
Afternoon drive (~4–5 hrs) to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro
Game drive en route as you enter Serengeti
Overnight in Central Serengeti
Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage / Into Wild
Luxury: Melia Serengeti / Kubu Kubu Lodge
Spend the entire day exploring the iconic plains of Serengeti
Highlights:
Big cats: lions, leopards, cheetahs
Great migration (seasonal – wildebeest, zebra)
Hippo pools, kopjes, vultures, gazelles
Picnic lunch in the bush
Overnight at same Serengeti camp/lodge
Early morning game drive in Serengeti as you exit
Optional visit: Olduvai Gorge Museum
Arrive Ngorongoro by late afternoon
Overnight at lodge near Ngorongoro Crater
Mid-range: Rhino Lodge / Country Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena / The Highlands
Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for game drive
Highlights:
Big Five in one place (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard)
Lush crater floor, salt lake, hippo pools
Excellent birdlife and scenery
Lunch at Ngoitoktok picnic site
Afternoon drive back to Arusha or airport
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