Affordable Tanzania Safari
5 days—Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on a 5 days Tanzania safari. Group tours from $1050. Private options available.
$1050-2500 USD
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Safari summary
Affordable 5 Days Tanzania Safari
A 5 days Tanzania safari is the ultimate short adventure for travelers who want to experience the best of Tanzania's northern safari circuit. It covers four world-renowned parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. This safari is ideal for witnessing a wide variety of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences in just five unforgettable days.
The journey starts in Arusha and takes you through rich savannahs, crater highlands, and flamingo-filled lakes. A 5 days Tanzania safari offers excellent chances of spotting the Big Five, as well as hundreds of bird species and incredible scenery. It’s perfect for couples, families, and small groups who want a well-rounded safari experience in a short timeframe.
Why Choose This 5 Days Tanzania Safari?
Visit 4 of Tanzania’s most famous national parks
See elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, hippos, giraffes, and more
Stay in scenic locations near each park for optimal game viewing
Enjoy diverse landscapes: woodlands, plains, crater floors, and lakes
Choose from budget camping, mid-range lodges, or luxury stays
Ideal for photography, wildlife viewing, and cultural discovery
5 Days Tanzania Safari Price
The 5 days Tanzania safari starts from US$1050 per person for a group safari—an affordable option for travelers seeking adventure and social experiences.
For a private safari, pricing depends on the number of travelers, accommodation choices, and any extra activities like hot air balloon rides, cultural village visits, or night game drives.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your 5 days Tanzania safari begins with morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel. Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and riverine wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Later in the afternoon, proceed to Karatu, a charming town near Ngorongoro highlands, for dinner and overnight at a lodge or campsite.
Karatu
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, continue your 5 days Tanzania safari with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the way to Serengeti. Along the way, you may spot animals and stunning views. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive where you can see lions, zebras, wildebeests, and more across the vast plains. End the day with dinner and overnight at a tented camp or lodge inside Serengeti.
Central Serengeti
Serengeti Game Drive – Ngorongoro
Serengeti
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in central Serengeti to increase your chances of spotting predators in action. After breakfast, explore more of Serengeti before heading back toward the Ngorongoro region. Enjoy wildlife sightings on the way and reach your lodge or camp near the crater rim by evening. Dinner and overnight in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area or Karatu.
Ngorongoro rim or Karatu
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Mto wa Mbu
Ngorongoro Crater
Today your 5 days Tanzania safari continues with a half-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the world’s largest intact caldera, home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos, and more. After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, ascend the crater wall and head to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant town near Lake Manyara. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp in the area.
Mto wa Mbu
Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha
Lake Manyara
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, the final highlight of your 5 days Tanzania safari. This lush park is known for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, monkeys, and scenic lake views. Enjoy a game drive along the forested and lakeside tracks before heading back to Arusha in the afternoon. Your safari ends with drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Arusha
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