5-Day Tanzania Safari
5-Day Tanzania Safari Overview
The 5-Day Tanzania Safari offers an unforgettable wildlife adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks. Starting in Arusha, the journey begins with a game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife. The safari then continues to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment and well known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and diverse ecosystems.
Next, the adventure leads to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering exceptional wildlife density, including the Big Five and the endangered black rhino. The safari concludes in Serengeti National Park, home to endless savannahs, powerful predators, and the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
Throughout the 5-day safari, travelers enjoy comfortable lodge accommodation, professional guides, and well-planned game drives, creating a perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and authentic Tanzania safari experiences.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast and a picnic lunch, enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s top safari destinations. Upon arrival, begin an exciting morning game drive through landscapes filled with iconic baobab and acacia trees. Spot large elephant herds, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks, and other wildlife. After an unforgettable Tanzania safari experience, head to your lodge for a delicious dinner and a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals Plan: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2: Tarangire national Park - Serengeti National Park
After a hearty breakfast, depart with an en route game drive toward Serengeti National Park, enjoying a packed lunch along the way. Arrive in time for a late afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti, where vast savanna plains glow at sunset and wildlife sightings are abundant. Continue to camp for dinner and overnight. The Serengeti is famous for the Great Migration, featuring over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, closely followed by predators. Your expert guide maximizes sightings on this unforgettable Tanzania safari.
Accommodation: Zawadi Serengeti Camp
Day 3: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Highland
Wake up at 5:45 AM and enjoy an early breakfast while watching a stunning sunrise over Serengeti National Park. Afterward, set out on an exciting morning game drive until 11:30 AM, searching for cheetah, lions, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife. Following lunch, continue your safari journey through the Serengeti ecosystem, enjoying incredible landscapes as you travel toward Ngorongoro Crater. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu Town for relaxation and an overnight stay, concluding a rewarding Tanzania safari day.
Accommodation: Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro or similar.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up early around 5:30 AM and enjoy breakfast before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best wildlife destinations in Tanzania. Experience an unforgettable game drive on the crater floor, home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino, as well as diverse birdlife and flamingos. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater and continue game viewing for 6–7 hours before returning to your lodge.
Accommodation: Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch for a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting game drive. This beautiful park is home to over 400 bird species and is famous for its tree climbing lions, large baboon troops, elephants, and flamingos along the lake shore. After enjoying wildlife viewing and stunning landscapes, drive back to Arusha Town or Kilimanjaro Airport, marking the end of your memorable Tanzania safari experience.
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