Best five days Tanzania safari
5 days—The 5 days Tanzania safari is the best tour which starts and ends in Arusha and covered by 4 Tanzania's top destinations: the Serengeti & Ngorongoro.
$1000-4000 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the 5 days Tanzania safari that will takes you to the 4 most popular National parks in northern Tanzania. During this 5 safari in Tanzania explore the home of greatest African elephant Tarangire, as well as the legendary Serengeti is famous for the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and its diverse wildlife, Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and high concentration of wildlife, and Lake Manyara is known for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife. This best 5 days Tanzania safari is starting and ending in Arusha where the majority of safaris in Tanzania begin. Expect a starting price of $1000 per person for a 5-day budget tour, while luxury tours start at about $4000, that can be paid in USD, EUR, pounds and Tanzanian shillings.
The best time to visit Tanzania for a safari is during the dry season from June to October when the weather is pleasant, wildlife is abundant, and the Great Migration occurs in the Serengeti.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Tarangire, known for its large herds of elephants, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Dinner and an overnight stay near the park at Mto wa Mbu.
camp/ lodge
Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, crossing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a game drive in the vast plains of Serengeti, renowned for its incredible wildebeest migration, lion prides, cheetahs, and other wildlife. Dinner and an overnight stay in the park.
camo/ lodge
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, venturing deeper into the park to witness more wildlife and natural wonders. Game drives during the day with breaks for picnic lunches and opportunities for photography. Dinner and an overnight stay in the park.
camp/ lodge
Day 4: Ngorongoro - Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara | Ngorongoro Crater
Depart from the Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a thrilling game drive in the world's largest unbroken caldera, known for its high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, and more. Afterward, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive, known for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and beautiful landscapes. Dinner and an overnight stay an your accommodation.
camp/ lodge
Day 5: Manyara to Arusha town
Lake Manyara
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Afterward, transfer back to Arusha town
Arusha town
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