Join us on our quintessential 5-day safari in Tanzania, a captivating journey that guarantees daily game-viewing adventures. This immersive experience starts and concludes in Arusha, the gateway to the renowned Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit. The itinerary is meticulously crafted to showcase the best of Tanzania’s wildlife, encompassing Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

5-Day Safari in Tanzania – Itinerary

Day 1: Your adventure begins with a pick-up in Arusha, followed by a transfer to Tarangire National Park for a day of safari game drives.

Day 2: Journey to the vast plains of the Serengeti for morning safari game drives, immersing yourself in the unparalleled beauty of this iconic park.

Day 3: Enjoy a full day of safari exploration in the Serengeti National Park, where wildlife thrives in its natural habitat.

Day 4: Undertake one last game drive in the Serengeti National Park before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife.

Day 5: Begin your day with an early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for more safari game drives. In the afternoon, transfer back to Arusha, concluding your 5-day Tanzania safari.

Where This 5 Days Safari Tanzania takes you

This classic 5-day Tanzania safari unveils the jewels of the Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit, featuring the renowned Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, and the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti, famous for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, hosts a breathtaking spectacle as millions of wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and elands traverse the plains, daring the perilous Mara River.

Your journey also includes Tarangire National Park, the fifth-largest park in Tanzania, offering encounters with a myriad of wildlife, including the long-necked gerenuks and oryxes. The grand finale unfolds in the Ngorongoro Crater, a colossal caldera formed from the collapse of an ancient volcano, where a rich tapestry of wildlife awaits.

Where to Stay during your 5 days Tanzania safari

This is a ‘lodging safari,’ ensuring your accommodation is a delightful blend of comfortable lodges and tented camps, providing an authentic ‘out of Africa’ experience. For instance, at Tarangire, the Sangaiwe Tented Lodge offers spectacular views over the plains and Lake Burunge. If you desire an ‘all lodge stay,’ we can tailor the package accordingly.

Indulge in comfort and immerse yourself in the wild wonders of Tanzania with our 5-day Safari, where each day promises a new chapter in the story of Africa’s breathtaking wildlife.

Highlights of the Safari

  • Tarangire National Park: Known for large herds of elephants, iconic baobab trees, and a rich variety of bird species.
  • Serengeti National Park: Famous for the annual Great Migration, big cats (lions, cheetahs, and leopards), and diverse wildlife.
  • Ngorongoro Crater: High density of wildlife, including the Big Five, in a unique caldera setting.

Best Time to Visit

  • Year-Round: Each season offers unique experiences. The dry season (June to October) is ideal for wildlife viewing, while the wet season (November to May) brings lush landscapes and migratory birds.

Sample Lodges

  • Tarangire: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Baobab Tented Camp.
  • Serengeti: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
  • Ngorongoro: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Tips for Your Safari

  • Packing Essentials: Light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, and necessary medications.
  • Travel Insurance: Essential for covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and other unforeseen events.

For more information and to book your safari, consider consulting with reputable safari operators. They can tailor the itinerary to your preferences and provide updated information on lodge availability and pricing.

Day 1

Depart Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Morning: Depart from Arusha, the starting point for northern Tanzania safaris.

Travel along the Arusha – Dodoma highway, passing through the scenic Masai Steppe.

Optional stop at a supermarket for last-minute personal shopping.

Mid-Morning to Afternoon: Arrive at Tarangire National Park after approximately 2 hours.

The driver will handle the park entry paperwork. Embark on a game drive in Tarangire, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Lunch at a designated picnic site.

  • Afternoon to Evening:

Continue with game drives until sunset. Proceed to Karatu for overnight accommodation. Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge, Country Lodge, or a similar lodge in Karatu.

  • Meals Included: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2

Tarangire National Park to the Serengeti National Park

Morning: Early breakfast and departure towards Serengeti National Park.

Enjoy the scenic drive with a packed lunch. Afternoon: Arrive at Serengeti National Park and start an afternoon game drive. Explore the Serengeti, known for the Great Migration and diverse wildlife.

Evening: Overnight at a central Serengeti Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge. Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 3

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

On this day you can wake up early for a sunrise game drive to try and catch up with the rare nocturnal animal species and the early risers among the daily ones. It is a nice time to see animals within a close distance as most game like to line up at the roadsides to escape the morning dew. After breakfast at your camp, you will then spend the day doing game drives for the whole day within the Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word ‘Siringit’ meaning plains without end and true to the name you will explore vast stretches of African Savannah in search of the many animals that Serengeti has to offer. Apart from the wildebeests you expect to spot other animals including elephants, lions, cheetahs, elusive leopards, zebras, elands, and a lot of resident and migratory birds.

Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Serengeti Sopa Lodge, All meals included.  

Day 4

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Breakfast at your lodge then we check out and head out for one more last game drive in the Serengeti. You will explore the Seronera River Valley rich in wildlife and bird life or anywhere else in the Serengeti as per your professional safari guide’s guidance. Your safari guide as usual will be in constant contact with other guides around through the VHF high-frequency radios fitted in our safari cars so he will have a better idea of the best places to explore. Later in the afternoon you will drive back to the Ngorongoro Conservation area and check in at a lodge for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, All meals included.

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – back to Arusha – End of safari

After Breakfast at your lodge, you will descend early into the Crater floor for game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier you descend to the Crater floor so you may descend after breakfast or even with a packed breakfast to be at the Crater floor as early as you can and better your chances of seeing the rare animals like Black Rhinos with a little luck. Spend the better part of the morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater until lunchtime. Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 to 650-meter-high walls is like a natural zoo with the highest concentration of wild animals and it is here where you can even spot the Big Five even in one day if lucky enough. After picnic lunch which you will most likely take at the hippo poolside designated picnic site, you will drive up the Crater rim and out of the Conservation area. You will return to Arusha where you will arrive later in the afternoon at your Lodge. Breakfast, included

5-Day Safari Tanzania Prices

A Group of 2 Persons – USD 1980 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)

A Group of 4 Persons – USD 1570 per person sharing (2 Double rooms or Twin rooms)

A Group of 6 Persons – USD 1465 per person sharing (3 Double rooms or Twin rooms)

Single Traveler – Ask for the price

Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for the price

Children’s Prices depend on the Age of the child and room configuration.

We can customize the program according to your interests and budget.

The Price includes

  • 05 days private safari for 02 – 06 persons
  • Transport and wildlife drives in a modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
  • 03 x 0,5 l mineral water per person/day during game drives
  • 04 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
  • Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority

The price does not include

  • International Flights
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (599 USD per person), including concession fees
  • All Airport pick up and transfers in private car
  • Accommodation at Arusha on arrival
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