Tanzania Top Park in Northern
5 days—Explore Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater on a 5-day safari, witnessing stunning wildlife and breathtaking landscapes
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$1750 USD
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Safari summary
Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari through four of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations: Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. This adventure offers a diverse blend of landscapes, ecosystems, and incredible wildlife encounters.
Each park is distinct in its natural beauty and animal life. Arusha National Park is known for its lush forests, open savannahs, and stunning Momella Lakes, where you can see giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, flamingos, and even rare black-and-white colobus monkeys. This park is also one of the few in Tanzania that allows walking safaris, providing an up-close experience with nature.
Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, a unique behavior observed in only a few places in the world. The park is also home to large elephant herds, troops of baboons, and thousands of flamingos that gather around the alkaline lake. With dense woodlands, grassy floodplains, and the shimmering lake, it offers breathtaking scenery along with exciting wildlife encounters.
One of the highlights of this safari is Serengeti National Park, where vast plains stretch endlessly, offering some of the best game viewing in Africa. The Serengeti is world-renowned for the Great Migration, during which millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move in search of fresh grazing lands, pursued by predators like lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles. The park is also home to leopards, hyenas, elephants, and countless other species, making each game drive an exhilarating experience.
Finally, the journey concludes at Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking natural wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This massive volcanic caldera acts as a self-contained ecosystem, supporting a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor is also home to large hippo pools, elegant flamingos, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, making it one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing.
Throughout this safari, you will enjoy thrilling game drives, birdwatching, and the opportunity to engage in cultural encounters with local Maasai communities. For those seeking an extra special experience, a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti is an optional activity that provides a spectacular aerial view of the wildlife and landscapes.
This safari is perfect for those looking to explore Tanzania’s most iconic national parks in just five days. It offers an incredible mix of ecosystems, from lush forests and soda lakes to endless plains and a volcanic crater, ensuring diverse wildlife sightings and unforgettable moments in the African wilderness.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Hot air balloons
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Arusha National Park
Arusha
After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, drive to Arusha National Park for a scenic game drive, passing landmarks like Momella Lakes, home to flamingos, and Ngurdoto Crater, rich in wildlife. Stop at the iconic Fig Tree, large enough for a safari vehicle to pass under, perfect for photos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before departing at 4:00 PM for Arusha, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel after an unforgettable day in nature.
Arusha Town to Lake Manyara Park
Lake Manyara
Depart early from your Arusha hotel after breakfast for a 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park, passing through Mto wa Mbu. After a brief stop at the village market, enter the park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, acacia woodlands, and incredible photography opportunities. Enjoy a birdwatching safari, spotting flamingos, birds of prey, and the vibrant lilac-breasted roller. In the evening, retire to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Lake Manyara to Serengeti Park
Serengeti
After a delightful breakfast at Lake Manyara, travel towards Central Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, heading to Seronera, a rich wildlife hub near the Seronera River. This area attracts diverse wildlife, showcasing the best of Serengeti's species. Arrive in time for a lunch break before an exciting afternoon game drive. End the day with dinner and overnight at your hotel or camp.
Serengeti Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast time you will proceed with a game drive safari in Serengeti National Park with lunch box following the wildebeests Migration at the Northern Serengeti, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, a topi hartebeest, eland, antelope, hyena, varieties of birds on the trees also taking pictures of the beauty of Serengeti landscapes and nature. We will get lunch and then continue with game view in Serengeti towards the Serengeti gate.
Ngorongoro Crater - Moshi/Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After a healthy breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour game drive with a packed lunch. Known as the world’s most densely populated wildlife area, the crater is home to wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elephants, and a large predator population including lions, hyenas, and leopards. After a picnic lunch, enjoy a brief game drive before ascending from the crater floor and driving back to Arusha/Moshi in the late afternoon.
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