Five Day Tanzania Safari

5 days—Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire on a Perfectly Planned Safari from Arusha or Dar es Salaam

$1700-1915 USD

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Safari summary

This 5-day Tanzania safari from Arusha is a carefully crafted wildlife journey through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Ideal for travelers seeking a complete Northern Circuit experience, this safari offers extended game drives, diverse landscapes, and exceptional wildlife viewing, including the Big Five.

Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania’s main safari hub near Kilimanjaro International Airport, the itinerary is perfectly balanced for comfort, accessibility, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

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

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
International flights
Laundry
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha City → Tarangire NP

Tarangire

Your 5-day journey begins with a scenic drive from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Tarangire National Park. Known for its colossal baobab trees and massive elephant herds, Tarangire offers a stunning introduction to the wild. After a private briefing, enjoy a midday game drive tracking lions, leopards, and giraffes across the savannah. Following a picnic lunch in the heart of the park, continue exploring until sunset. Retreat to your lodge or camp for dinner and a peaceful night in the bush.

Nyikani Tarangire

Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti NP

Serengeti

Depart Tarangire for a breathtaking drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, watching the terrain shift into the rolling hills of the Serengeti. After an en route lunch, enter the park to witness the legendary endless plains. Your first Serengeti game drive begins immediately, offering sightings of lions, cheetahs, and vast herbivore herds. Spend the afternoon exploring this iconic wilderness before arriving at your lodge or tented camp for dinner under the stars and an overnight stay.

Osupuko Tented Lodge

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti NP

Serengeti

Embark on an early morning game drive to witness predators like lions and cheetahs at their most active. The soft dawn light offers perfect conditions for photography across the Serengeti plains. After a midday break for lunch, continue your exploration of diverse regions, following the seasonal migration and wildlife movements. As the air cools in the afternoon, enjoy another game drive to spot animals emerging from the shade before returning to your camp or lodge for a bush dinner.

Migombani Campsite | Simba Campsite

Day 4: Serengeti →Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Savor a final Serengeti game drive, tracking active predators and grazing herds in the soft morning light. After making the most of your last hours on the plains, begin the scenic transition toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy lunch en route as the landscape shifts from golden grasslands to lush, green peaks. By evening, arrive at your lodge near the crater rim to enjoy the cool highland air and panoramic views, relaxing before tomorrow's descent into the world-famous caldera.

Osupuko Tented Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro → Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater hosting an incredible density of wildlife. This enclosed ecosystem is one of the premier locations to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, continue exploring the diverse zones of the crater floor. In the afternoon, ascend the rim for a scenic drive back to Arusha, passing highland farms and villages as you conclude your unforgettable 5-day Tanzanian safari adventure.

Osupuko Tented Lodge

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