Five Day Tanzania Group Safari

Safari summary

Join a 5-day group safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara with expert guides, shared costs, and unforgettable wildlife views. This well-paced itinerary is designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s most iconic national parks in a friendly group setting while enjoying excellent guiding and comfortable logistics.

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, where you will meet your professional driver-guide and fellow group members. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and open savannah landscapes.

Enjoy a full game drive through the park, spotting wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and a wide variety of birdlife. In the afternoon, continue to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Upon entering the Serengeti, the vast plains unfold, offering immediate wildlife viewing.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in central Serengeti, an area rich in predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as large herds of plains game. Dinner and overnight will be in the Serengeti.

Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, continue exploring before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Enjoy scenic views as you ascend into the highlands, arriving at your lodge or camp near the crater rim. The afternoon is spent at leisure, preparing for the next day’s crater exploration. Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports a dense population of animals, offering excellent chances to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a half-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the crater. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and continue to the Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, and abundant birdlife along the lakeshore.

After the game drive and lunch, return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon where you will be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire
	Accesibility	This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Bird watching—with professional guide
• Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
• Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Meals
• Park fees

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• All drinks
• Hot air balloons
• Internal flights
• International flights
• Laundry
• Private vehicle and driver
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas