5-Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
- Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarangire National Park
Tour Overview
This 5-day Tanzania safari takes you to the best parks in Northern Tanzania. You will explore Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and finish with a visit to Lake Manyara. Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide, enjoy comfortable lodges and tented camps, and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters every day.
Day by Day Itinerary
- Travel Distance/Time: 59 km / 1–1.5 hours’ drive from JRO Airport
- Accommodation: Kahawa House, Arusha
- Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Activities: Airport pick-up, safari briefing, relaxation at lodge
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your driver guide and transferred in a private 4×4 safari vehicle to Kahawa House in Arusha. This boutique lodge is surrounded by lush gardens and has a swimming pool, a peaceful place to unwind after your flight. Later in the day, meet your guide for a full safari briefing, followed by dinner and overnight at Kahawa House.
- Travel Distance/Time: 120 km / 3 hours to Tarangire + 90 km / 2–2.5 hours to Karatu
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu
- Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Activities: Full-day game drive in Tarangire, picnic lunch, wildlife photography
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. You will spend the day on game drives exploring the park, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 400 bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu and check in at Marera Valley Lodge, where dinner and overnight will be provided.
Travel Distance/Time: 45 km / 1 hour to Ngorongoro + 160 km / 4–5 hours to Serengeti
- Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
- Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Activities: Crater game drive, picnic at hippo pool, en-route wildlife spotting to Serengeti
Start early with breakfast before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling half-day game drive. The crater is home to elephants, buffaloes, lions, hippos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, continue your journey across the plains with wildlife sightings along the way. By evening, arrive at Serengeti Classic View Camp for dinner and overnight inside Serengeti National Park.
- Travel Distance/Time: Morning game drives in Serengeti + 200 km / 5–6 hours to Karatu
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
- Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti, en-route safari to Karatu
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti, the best time to catch predators returning from the night hunt. Continue exploring the central Serengeti plains, famous for lions, cheetahs, and leopards. After lunch, begin your drive back toward Karatu with more wildlife viewing en route. Check in at Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Travel Distance/Time: 70 km / 1.5 hours to Lake Manyara + 125 km / 2–3 hours to Arusha
- Accommodation: No overnight – Departure
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
- Vehicle Type: 4×4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Activities: Game drive in Lake Manyara, birdwatching, tree-climbing lion spotting
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive. The park is famous for its soda lake filled with flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and large troops of baboons. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha in the afternoon, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.
This 5-day itinerary combines the highlights of Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, offering game drives, amazing landscapes, and unique wildlife viewing with comfortable lodge and tented camp stays.
Inclusions
Included
- Park fees and government taxes
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Soft Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
Excluded
- International flights (From/to your home country)
- Tips for your guide, cook and crew.
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Extra accommodation before and after tour
- Extra activities not mentioned on the itinerary
Optional Safari Add-Ons (Extra Charges Apply)
All add-ons are optional and available at extra cost. Just tell us what you’d like, and we’ll make it happen.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride in the Serengeti or Tarangire National Park
- Lodge or Tented Camp Upgrade - Stay in a higher-end lodge or luxury tented camp
- Special Occasion Setup - Surprise setup for birthdays, anniversaries, or honeymoons
- Maasai Village Visit - Visit a traditional Maasai village and learn about their culture
- Child-Friendly Safari Activities - Fun extras for kids games, guides, and family-friendly options
- Bush Breakfast or Bush Lunch - Enjoy a meal in the wild, surrounded by nature
- Airport Pick-Up or Drop-Off - Private transfer to or from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Extra Park Visit - Add another national park to your trip (e.g., Ruaha NP or Nyerere NP)
- Extra Night Before or After Safari - Stay in Arusha/Moshi before or after your safari
- Safari Video Package - Edited video of your safari experience to keep or share
- Travel Essentials Kit - Includes sunscreen, insect repellent, snacks, and a refillable water bottle
- Professional Photographer - A local photographer joins your trip to capture beautiful safari moments
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Tour Highlights
- This is a mid-range tour
- This tour can be customized
- This is a private tour
- This tour can start any day
- Activities - game drives
- Safari vehicle pop-up roof 4x4
- Luxury accommodation
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Tanzania Safaris
FAQ: GET ANSWERS
Tanzania has amazing places to visit like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Island, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Ruaha National Park, Mikumi National Park, Arusha National Park, Mount Meru, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park.
You can see all the big 5 animals, like lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos, plus lots of others like giraffes, zebras, and hippos.
Yes! Many places are great for families, with fun activities for kids. It’s an amazing experience for children to see wild animals up close and it’s guaranteeing safe.
Most people need a visa. You can get it when you arrive in Tanzania, but check the rules for your country.
Talk to a doctor before you go. They’ll tell you if you need yellow fever vaccines or medicine for things like malaria. Note yellow fever vaccines is recommended in Tanzania.
Swahili and English are spoken. You can get by with English, but learning some Swahili phrases is helpful.
Yes, Tanzania is usually safe for tourists, especially in popular safari destinations and attractions. Just follow the rules and be respectful.
You can stay in budget hotels, mid-range lodges, luxury mid-range hotels, luxury hotels, luxury lodges, and tented camps. There are various accommodations options you will find in Tanzania!
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Go from June to October, when it’s dry. Animals gather around water, so it’s easier to spot them. But if you like green landscapes, go from November to May, when it’s wet. All seasons have an incredible and a wonderful experience
Bring light clothes, safari boots, a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, binoculars, a camera, and any medicine you need. And most importantly, be ready for a memorable adventure!
Most safaris last from 3 to 7 days. This gives you time for seeing animals, relaxing, and learning about the Tanzania culture.
Yes! You can go to Zanzibar for beach vacation, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, or visit Ngorongoro and Serengeti to see all big 5 animals at once.
Yes, you can go on a safari even if you have a disability. Many safari places are accessible by vehicles and places to stay that are easy to use. They make sure everyone can enjoy the safari, even if they have disabilities or find it hard to move.
Tanzania has amazing 22 national parks, more than 12 game reserves, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, Mount Oldoinyo Lengai, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron, Zanzibar Island. It’s a special place for a safari adventure!
You can book through travel companies or directly with lodges and camps. Make sure to read reviews and choose a trusted place.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is a massive movement of wildebest and zebra in from Serengeti to Maasai Mara in Kenya. It starts in the southern Serengeti in Tanzania around December and heads north Serengeti across to the Maasai Mara river in Kenya by July. Then, it goes back to the Serengeti by October. You can witness it from December to July in Tanzania and from July to October in Kenya.
You can use safari vehicles for game drives. Some places offer walking safaris or hot air balloon rides for a different experience.
Tanzania Travel Tips and Useful Information
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