Tanzania Joining Safari
5-Day Tanzania Joining Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara (2027)
$1000-1250 USD
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Safari summary
This 5-day joining safari takes you through four of northern Tanzania’s best parks, perfect for travelers who want to see a wide variety of wildlife and landscapes on a budget. The safari begins and ends in Arusha and is done in a shared safari vehicle, making it more affordable while still offering a full and rich safari experience.
You’ll start with Tarangire National Park, known for its elephants and baobab trees, followed by a scenic drive to the world-famous Serengeti, where you’ll spend two nights. The endless plains of Serengeti offer some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. Afterward, you’ll explore the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and stunning scenery. Your final day includes a visit to Lake Manyara, a small but beautiful park with forest, grassland, and lakeside habitats. This safari offers a great balance of wildlife, adventure, and value, all in just five days.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After pickup from your hotel in Arusha at around 7:30 AM, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park for your first game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and wildlife around the Tarangire River. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and a full afternoon of game viewing. Later, the group will drive to the nearby highlands’ town of Karatu, where you’ll stay overnight and prepare for the next day’s journey to Serengeti.
Karatu (lodge or campsite depending on package)
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After an early breakfast, you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll see Maasai villages, volcanic hills, and wide-open plains. Wildlife can often be spotted new route before you even reach the park. By early afternoon, you’ll arrive in central Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy a game drive in one of the best wildlife areas in Africa. Expect to see lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, and many more.
Serengeti (public campsite or budget tented lodge)
Full Day in Serengeti
Serengeti
You will wake up early for a sunrise game drive to catch predators in action and see the plains come to life. After breakfast, you’ll continue exploring the Serengeti ecosystem, home to the annual migration (depending on the season) and resident wildlife including big cats, buffalo, antelope, and birds of prey. You’ll return to camp for lunch or have a picnic in the park. In the afternoon, head out for another game drive or relax and enjoy the views from your camp.
Serengeti (public campsite or budget tented lodge)
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you’ll enjoy one last morning game drive in Serengeti as you begin the journey back toward Ngorongoro. You’ll stop for a picnic lunch along the way and pass through the open grasslands and acacia woodlands of the Conservation Area. In the late afternoon, arrive back in Karatu, where you’ll spend the night and get ready for your final day of safari.
Karatu (lodge or campsite depending on package)
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Spot lions, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, then continue to Lake Manyara for a short game drive through forests and lake shores. Look for flamingos, baboons, elephants, and possibly tree-climbing lions. After the visit, return to Arusha, arriving around 5:00 PM.
Not included (return to your own hotel in Arusha)
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