5 Days Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
Explore Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations on an unforgettable 5-day safari from Arusha. Discover Tarangire's elephant herds, the endless plains of the Serengeti, the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater.
- Tour Type
- Private Guided Safari
- Accommodation
- Lodges & Tented Camps
The Experience
Experience the extraordinary diversity of Tanzania's northern safari circuit on this 5-day wildlife adventure. Departing from Arusha, journey through Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant populations, ancient baobab trees and rich wildlife. Continue to the Central Serengeti, where two nights allow you to explore its vast savannahs, rocky kopjes and wildlife-rich plains at a relaxed pace. Enjoy a full day of game drives in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and other iconic African animals. Your journey continues to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a remarkable natural sanctuary where a diverse concentration of wildlife thrives within an ancient volcanic caldera. Conclude your safari at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic beauty, diverse birdlife, lush groundwater forests and tree-climbing lions. Combining exceptional wildlife encounters, changing landscapes and comfortable accommodation, this safari offers a memorable introduction to the wonders of northern Tanzania.
- Tour Type
- Private Guided Safari
- Accommodation
- Lodges & Tented Camps
Your Journey, Day by Day
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness renowned for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. As you enter the park, begin your game drive through landscapes shaped by seasonal rivers, open grasslands and scattered acacia woodlands. Keep an eye out for elephants gathering around the Tarangire River, alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and various antelope species. Predators such as lions and leopards also inhabit the park, offering exciting wildlife-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast,Hot Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- 2 Hours
- Distance
- 160 Km
- Activities
- Tarangire Game Drives
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the vast open plains. The journey offers beautiful views of Tanzania's highlands and changing ecosystems, with opportunities to observe wildlife along the way. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into seemingly endless grasslands dotted with rocky kopjes and acacia trees. Enjoy game viewing as you make your way towards the Central Serengeti, a region particularly well known for its resident lion populations and other big cats. Pause for a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Arrive at Safari Haven Serengeti tented camp, where you will spend the next two nights. Enjoy dinner surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness and prepare for a full day exploring the Serengeti.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- 1 - 2 Hours
- Distance
- 160 Km
- Activities
- Transfer Game Drive
Spend a full day discovering the extraordinary wildlife of Central Serengeti. After breakfast, venture into the plains with your experienced safari guide, exploring different areas of the Seronera region. The central ecosystem supports an impressive variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Explore the rocky kopjes, riverine woodlands and open grasslands, where predators and their prey share this remarkable landscape. Depending on the season, you may also encounter herds of the Great Migration moving through the wider Serengeti ecosystem. Enjoy a Hot lunch in the park before continuing your wildlife adventure into the afternoon. Return to Safari Haven Serengeti for your second evening in the heart of the national park. Enjoy a relaxed dinner and take in the extraordinary atmosphere of the African wilderness after a rewarding day of wildlife encounters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- Distance
- Activities
- Serengeti National Park Game Drives
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for a final morning game drive in Central Serengeti. Continue exploring the wildlife-rich plains, taking advantage of the cooler morning hours when many animals are active. Your guide will help you make the most of the journey as you gradually travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery, from the open Serengeti grasslands to the rolling highlands and volcanic landscapes surrounding Ngorongoro. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy the spectacular views of the crater rim, with time to relax before the following day's exploration. Spend the night at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp in Ngorongoro area. Enjoy dinner in the cool highland atmosphere, surrounded by the natural beauty of this remarkable region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- 1 -2 Hours
- Distance
- 160 Km
- Activities
After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its wildlife-rich floor. This extraordinary volcanic caldera is home to an impressive concentration of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, lions and the endangered black rhino. Explore its diverse habitats of open grassland, freshwater pools, marshes and woodland while your guide shares insights into the crater's unique ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before ascending from the crater. After your visit, begin the journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening, where your safari concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Driving
- Distance
- Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
The Details
What’s Included
& What’s Not
What’s Included
- All national park and conservation area fees.
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Government taxes and applicable levies
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Full Board Accommodation
- Round rip Airport Transfer
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Emergency Evacuation
What’s Not Included
- International Flights
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal Items
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