Tanzania Safari Experience

5 days—Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara on a Tanzania safari tour featuring Big Five wildlife and stunning landscapes.

$1990-3360 USD

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Safari summary

Experience the best of Northern Tanzania on this unforgettable Tanzania safari tour, designed to showcase four of the country's most spectacular wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. This safari offers the perfect combination of breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, abundant wildlife, and authentic African safari experiences, making it one of the most rewarding Tanzania safari packages for travelers with limited time.

Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, a wildlife-rich destination famous for its giant baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa. The park provides excellent opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species in a beautiful natural setting.

From Tarangire, continue to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Known for its endless plains and incredible concentration of animals, the Serengeti offers exceptional game viewing throughout the year. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the spectacular Great Serengeti Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. The Serengeti is also one of the best places in Africa to spot predators, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.

The journey then takes you to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders of Africa. Often referred to as "Africa's Garden of Eden," the crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. Its unique ecosystem provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on the continent.

Your safari concludes with a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, hippos, and thousands of flamingos, Lake Manyara offers a completely different safari experience and a beautiful finale to your adventure.

Throughout the safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, allowing excellent wildlife viewing and photography. You will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking safari guide with extensive knowledge of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture. Carefully selected accommodations, including Farm of Dreams Lodge and comfortable safari camps in Serengeti, provide a relaxing and authentic safari atmosphere after each day of exploration.

This Tanzania safari experience is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, photographers, and nature lovers seeking an unforgettable journey through Tanzania's most iconic national parks. From elephant-filled landscapes and endless savannahs to volcanic craters and scenic lakes, this safari promises incredible wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and memories that will last a lifetime.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • 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

Itinerary

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Your Tanzania safari tour begins with an early morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rich wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park's beautiful landscapes, where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species near the Tarangire River. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Farm of Dream lodge

Tarangire to Serengeti

Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular views before entering the endless plains that make Serengeti one of Africa’s greatest safari destinations. A game drive en route offers opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and many other wildlife species. Arrive at your safari camp in the evening for dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.

Tanzania Bush Camp

Full Day Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the incredible landscapes of Serengeti National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the famous Great Serengeti Migration, one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles.

Tanzania Bush Camp

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, continue spotting wildlife while enjoying breathtaking views of the highlands. Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon and check in at Farm of Dreams Lodge. Relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for the next day's adventure in Lake Manyara National Park.

Farm of Dream lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, hippos, and pink flamingos, the park offers diverse habitats ranging from lush forests to open plains and the lakeshore. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch while searching for wildlife before returning to Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari experience.

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