5 Days Classic Tanzania Safari
Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Lake Manyara
Starting
$1,700
per Person
- 5 Days | 4 Nights
Overview
This 5-day safari is one of Tanzania’s most popular wildlife adventures, offering the perfect balance between game viewing, comfort, and value. Explore four of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, from Tarangire’s elephant-filled landscapes and the endless plains of the Serengeti to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara. With two nights in the Serengeti, this itinerary provides ample time to experience Africa’s most famous wildlife sanctuary while enjoying diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife encounters throughout your journey.
Day to Day
Itinerary
DAY 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
fter breakfast, depart Arusha and journey to Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant populations, Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s hidden safari gems.
Spend the day exploring the park’s river valleys and open plains while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, lions, and a variety of bird species. Following a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
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DAY 2
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Following breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular scenery along the way before entering the endless plains that have made the Serengeti famous worldwide.
Arrive in time for lunch and begin your first exciting game drive. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, and vast herds of wildlife roaming the savannah.
Accomodation:
Serengeti Heritage Camp
DAY 3
Full Day Serengeti Safari
Today is dedicated to exploring the magnificent Serengeti ecosystem. Depart after breakfast for a full day of wildlife viewing in different areas of the park.
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, observe predator activity, or encounter large elephant and buffalo herds. Your guide will follow recent wildlife sightings and animal movements to maximize your safari experience.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration until late afternoon.
Accomodation:
Serengeti Heritage Camp
DAY 4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, continue enjoying wildlife sightings and spectacular views of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes.
Arrive in Karatu during the afternoon, where you’ll have time to relax and prepare for your crater safari the following day.
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DAY 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Spend the morning exploring the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
Following your crater safari and picnic lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive. Famous for its lush groundwater forest, flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara provides a beautiful finale to your safari adventure.
Later in the afternoon, return to Arusha where your safari concludes.
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