Best five days Tanzania Safari

Safari summary

Embark on an unforgettable five-day safari through Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers an immersive and authentic experience, perfect for travelers wanting to witness Tanzania’s beauty, wildlife, and ecosystems in a short but rewarding adventure.

Day 1: Our journey starts with a pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, where your professional safari guide will welcome you and provide a brief introduction to the adventure ahead. After leaving Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobabs and one of East Africa’s largest elephant populations. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and lions in their natural habitat. The peaceful plains and diverse wildlife make for a perfect introduction to your safari. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp near the park.

Day 2: After breakfast, depart Tarangire and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast savannahs, spotting lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, and more. Evening at a comfortable lodge or tented camp, with the sights and sounds of the Serengeti as your backdrop.

Day 3: Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Early morning drives maximize wildlife sightings, including predators hunting, while afternoon drives let you relax among grazing herds. Depending on the season, witness parts of the Great Migration, an awe-inspiring spectacle of millions of wildebeest and zebras. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: After breakfast, depart in Serengeti enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, exploring e-rich plains and spotting lions, cheetahs, zebras, in the late afternoon drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping optionally at Olduvai Gorge to learn about human history. Arrive at the crater rim and take in the breathtaking panoramic views. Overnight stay at a lodge overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 5: Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Spot elephants, lions, hyenas, buffalo, and the rare black rhinoceros in this remarkable ecosystem. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon and concluding your unforgettable five-day safari.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

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

What’s included?

• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

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