Wilderness Trails of Tanzania

Safari summary

Embark on an extraordinary five-day journey through the untamed beauty of Northern Tanzania, a region renowned for hosting some of Africa’s most iconic and biologically rich national parks. This thoughtfully crafted safari itinerary takes you across four of the continent’s most celebrated wilderness areas: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, and the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Your adventure begins in Tarangire, a park famous for its towering baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa. The park’s vibrant ecosystem also includes migratory wildebeests, zebras, lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species. You’ll traverse the dramatic landscapes along the Tarangire River, where wildlife congregates to drink, offering prime game-viewing opportunities from the comfort of your safari vehicle.

Next, you'll head to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush, compact park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Lake Manyara is a haven for bird lovers, home to flocks of flamingos, pelicans, and storks that color the lake’s shallow waters in hues of pink and white. Beyond the birds, you may spot tree-climbing lions, playful troops of baboons, hippos wallowing in the shallows, and even bush elephants wandering through fig and mahogany forests.

Your journey continues to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the planet’s most spectacular natural wonders. Formed by the collapse of an ancient volcano, this vast caldera shelters over 25,000 large animals within its bowl-like structure. Here, you may witness all of Africa’s Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the critically endangered black rhino in a single day. The crater also contains soda lakes, freshwater springs, and open grasslands, offering an extraordinary diversity of habitats in a relatively compact area.

From there, the adventure builds toward its grand finale: the Serengeti National Park, a vast expanse of rolling plains, acacia-dotted savannah, and seasonal river systems. The Serengeti is perhaps best known for the Great Migration, when over 1.5 million wildebeests and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles traverse its plains in search of fresh grazing. Even outside the migration season, the Serengeti offers unparalleled wildlife encounters, from stealthy leopards lounging in trees to cheetahs sprinting across the grasslands and prides of lions basking in the sun.

This five-day itinerary is a perfect balance of comfort, discovery, and raw wilderness. You’ll enjoy accommodations in well-selected lodges and tented camps that provide not only excellent hospitality but also proximity to the key wildlife areas. Delicious meals, professional guidance by an experienced English-speaking safari guide, and seamless transportation in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof all contribute to a stress-free and deeply enriching experience.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Africa or a returning safari enthusiast, this tour is designed to offer maximum impact in a short period ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness. It’s more than just a holiday; it’s a soul-stirring immersion into one of the most biodiverse and visually stunning regions on Earth.

Let the rhythm of the wild guide you, the rustle of the savannahs inspire you, and the majestic wildlife move you. Northern Tanzania awaits untamed, unforgettable, and utterly alive.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• All drinks
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas