5-Day Tanzania Safari

Tarangire β€’ Serengeti β€’ Ngorongoro β€’ Lake Manyara

Trip Overview

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Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

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Destinations

Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara

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Accommodation

Lodge / Tented Camp

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Group Size

2-6 People

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Arusha to Tarangire National Park

The Land of Giants

Today's Adventure

Begin your safari adventure with an early morning departure from Arusha. Your expert guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The park's diverse landscape supports a rich variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and over 550 bird species.

Enjoy a full day of game driving with a picnic lunch in the wilderness. Watch as elephants dig for water in dry riverbeds and lions laze under acacia trees. In the evening, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

7:00 AM Departure from Arusha
9:30 AM Game drive in Tarangire
12:30 PM Picnic lunch
5:00 PM Arrive at lodge/camp
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Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Journey to the Endless Plains

Today's Adventure

After breakfast, embark on a scenic journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stops at viewpoints overlooking the crater. Continue to the Serengeti's central region, known as Seronera, which offers excellent year-round wildlife viewing.

Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. The park is home to the Big Five and hosts the Great Migration for several months each year. Settle into your lodge or tented camp as the sun sets over the savanna.

7:00 AM Breakfast and departure
10:00 AM Crater viewpoint stop
1:00 PM Picnic lunch en route
3:00 PM Afternoon game drive in Serengeti
6:00 PM Arrive at camp, dinner
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Full Day in Serengeti

The Heart of African Wildlife

Today's Adventure

Experience a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti. Start with an optional early morning balloon safari or game drive to witness predators returning from their night hunts. The Serengeti's vast plains are home to millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, along with the predators that follow them.

Visit the Seronera River Valley, Retima Hippo Pool, and other prime wildlife viewing areas. Your guide will share insights about the ecosystem and help you spot elusive leopards in acacia trees and cheetahs scanning the horizon from termite mounds.

6:00 AM Early morning game drive (optional balloon)
9:00 AM Breakfast at camp
10:00 AM Full day game drive
12:30 PM Picnic lunch in the park
6:00 PM Return to camp, dinner
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Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Game Drive & Crater Rim

Today's Adventure

Wake up for an early morning game drive as the sun rises over the Serengeti. This is prime time to see predators in action and witness the savanna come alive. After breakfast, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game driving along the way.

Stop at Maasai boma (optional) to learn about traditional culture. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon. Enjoy spectacular views of the crater floor 600 meters below and prepare for tomorrow's crater descent.

6:00 AM Sunrise game drive
9:00 AM Breakfast, depart Serengeti
12:30 PM Picnic lunch
4:00 PM Arrive at crater rim lodge
6:00 PM Sunset views, dinner
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Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Africa's Garden of Eden

Today's Adventure

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-rich areas on Earth. The crater floor spans 260 square kilometers and is home to approximately 25,000 large animals, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, and hippos.

Spend a full morning exploring the crater's diverse habitats, from Lerai Forest to Lake Magadi where flamingos gather. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater wall and begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

6:00 AM Early breakfast
7:00 AM Descend into crater
12:30 PM Picnic lunch at hippo pool
2:30 PM Ascent from crater
5:00 PM Arrive in Arusha

Trip Highlights

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Tarangire Giants

Large elephant herds and baobab landscapes

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Big Cats

Lions, leopards, and cheetahs in Serengeti

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Black Rhino

Chance to see endangered rhinos in Ngorongoro

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Crater Sunrise

Spectacular views from crater rim lodge

Pricing

Starting from

$2,150 /person

Based on 4+ people sharing

  • βœ“ All park fees included
  • βœ“ Professional safari guide
  • βœ“ 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • βœ“ All meals and accommodation
  • βœ“ Drinking water in vehicle
  • βœ“ Airport transfers
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