Best short five days safari
5 days—This best short five days Tanzania safari is most affordable tour starts from Arusha or Moshi to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Manyara
$1000-1900 USD
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Safari summary
The suitable highlights for the best short four-day Tanzania safari in 2023 and 2024 are:
1. Day 1: Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire to Lake Manyara for an overnight stay
2. Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
3. Day 3: Serengeti National Park full day
4. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater full day
5. Day 5: Lake Manmyara full day
6. The Serengeti is home to the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing areas.
7. The Serengeti boasts a remarkable diversity of wildlife, with over 70 large mammal species and over 500 bird species, making it a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
8. Visit the world's largest caldera, Ngorongoro, a UNESCO Heritage Site Area and one of the world's 7 natural wonders.
9. The Tarangire is known as a wonderful birding destination, features large numbers of game, and is the 6th largest national park in Tanzania.
10. Tarangire National Park is home to around 550 distinct bird species.
11. The crater, which formed when the largest volcano exploded and collapsed on itself two to three million years ago, is 610 meters wide.
12. The Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania, once a gigantic volcano, is the largest intact caldera in the world.
13. Spend the next few days exploring the "Big 5 and big cats.
14. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its population of tree-climbing lions, which exhibit the unique behavior of resting and lounging on tree branches.
15. Manyara is a haven for bird enthusiasts, boasting more than 400 bird species, including large flocks of vibrant flamingos that gather along the shores of Lake Manyara.
16. You will meet a professional guide during the safari.
17. The perfect chief with amazing meals
This 5-day Tanzania short safari takes 8–9 hours of game drive each day, with approximately 2-3 hours of non-game drive from Moshi or Arusha to Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire, and Manyara and then returns to the starting point. It costs from $1000 to $1900 per traveler for the best short 5-day Tanzania safari, which is best for all types of travelers: groups, private safaris, honeymoons, couples, family safaris, budget camping, or luxury lodge safaris.
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire
Tarangire
Start your safari in Arusha or Moshi and head to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day exploring the park on game drives, searching for wildlife such as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. Overnight accommodation in Lake Manyara near Tarangire.
Mto wa Mbu or Karatu
Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Serengeti
Depart Lake Manyara and drive towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Arrive at the park and embark on game drives, exploring the vast plains and witnessing the incredible wildebeest migration (depending on the time of year). Keep an eye out for the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife. Overnight accommodation in Central Serengeti.
Central Serengeti
Day 3: full day in Serengeti
Serengeti
Spend a full day in the Serengeti, maximizing your chances of encountering diverse wildlife. Explore different areas of the park, visiting riverbanks where hippos and crocodiles congregate and open savannahs where predators hunt. Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and observe the animals in their natural habitats. Overnight accommodation in Central Serengeti.
Central Serengeti
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater full day
Ngorongoro Crater
Leave the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an incredible wildlife sanctuary. Experience a game drive in the crater and encounter an abundance of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, and flamingos around the soda lake. After the game drive, begin the journey back to accommodation in Lake Manyara.
Lake Manyara
Day 5: Lake Manyara full day
Lake Manyara
On the final day of this short 5-day Tanzania safari, enjoy a full day in Lake Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its population of tree-climbing lions, which exhibit the unique behavior of resting and lounging on tree branches. Manyara is a haven for bird enthusiasts, boasting more than 400 bird species, including large flocks of vibrant flamingos that gather along the shores of Lake Manyara.
Hotel in Arusha or Moshi
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