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5 Days Tanzania Tour| Tarangire National Park Tour|Lake Manyara National Park Tour|Ngorongoro Crater National park Tour

 5 Day 4 Night Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater National Park Wildlife Safari Tour, Tanzania, United Republic of
 12th Feb - 01st Jul
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Overview

5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Experience the ultimate 5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari Tour, exploring the most iconic parks of the Northern Safari Circuit. This unforgettable journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, offering some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa.

This safari is perfect for travelers seeking the Big Five, Great Migration (seasonal), breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African wilderness experiences.

Safari Highlights

  • Game drives in Tarangire National Park
  • Full exploration of Serengeti National Park
  • Wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Scenic game drives in Lake Manyara National Park
  • Big Five safari experience (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
  • Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
  • Large elephant herds in Tarangire
  • Optional Maasai cultural village visit
  • Stunning Rift Valley landscapes & photography stops

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart early from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source attracting wildlife during dry seasons.

Wildlife sightings may include:

  • Elephants
  • Lions
  • Giraffes
  • Zebras
  • Wildebeests
  • Antelopes

Picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive.

Overnight: Lodge near Tarangire

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti.

Arrive in the Serengeti National Park, home to the world-famous Great Migration and vast savannah plains.

Afternoon game drive in the Ndutu or Central Serengeti region.

Wildlife highlights:

  • Lions & leopards
  • Cheetahs
  • Elephants
  • Wildebeest herds (seasonal migration)

Overnight: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Camp

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.

Optional sunrise and sunset game drives offer the best chances of spotting predators in action.

Expected wildlife:

  • Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino)
  • Hyenas & jackals
  • Large herbivore herds
  • Rich birdlife

Picnic lunch in the bush.

Overnight: Serengeti

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth.

This natural wildlife sanctuary is home to one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa.

Wildlife highlights:

  • Black rhino (rare)
  • Lions & elephants
  • Flamingos (seasonal)
  • Hippos & hyenas

Overnight: Ngorongoro Highlands Lodge

Day 5: Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem at the base of the Great Rift Valley.

Explore lush forests, lakeside habitats, and open plains.

Wildlife highlights:

  • Tree-climbing lions
  • Large baboon troops
  • Elephants & hippos
  • Flamingos & waterbirds

Afternoon drive back to Arusha marks the end of your safari.

What to Pack for Tanzania Safari

  • Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, beige, olive)
  • Light jacket & sweater (cool mornings/evenings)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat & sunglasses
  • Sunscreen & insect repellent
  • Camera with extra batteries
  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing
  • Small backpack for game drives

Why Choose This Tanzania Safari?

This 5-day Northern Circuit safari offers:

  • Access to world-famous safari parks
  • High chance of spotting the Big Five
  • Incredible photography opportunities
  • Diverse landscapes (savannah, crater, lakes, forests)
  • Perfect balance of adventure and comfort
  • Ideal for first-time and experienced safari travelers

Optional Add-ons

  • Zanzibar beach holiday extension 
  • Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti 
  • Maasai cultural village experience 
  • 7–10 day Tanzania extended safari circuit
  • Kilimanjaro trekking adventure 

Final Note

The 5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari is one of the best short safaris in Africa, combining Serengeti’s endless plains, Ngorongoro’s wildlife density, Tarangire’s elephant herds, and Lake Manyara’s unique tree-climbing lions into one unforgettable journey.

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Tour Overview

Availability

Nov 18- Mar 17

Duration

5D/4N

Pickup Location

pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise

Language

English

Car PickUp

Available

Tour Guide

Included

Included

  • Ground Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • All Meals and bottled water
  • All Government Taxes
  • All Tourist attractions and activities charges charges
  • English-speaking driver/guide

Excluded

  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Airport Taxes
  • Items of personal nature like Laundry
  • Bar bills
  • Tipping and any extra expenses not included above.

Itenary

Day 1
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
    Our wildlife adventure starts with a short tour briefing in Arusha, before we set off southwest toward our first Tanzanian game viewing destination, Tarangire National Park.
    This diverse game park is home to a large variety of wildlife and is considered one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in northern Tanzania.
    Tarangire National Park hosts one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania and is dotted with baobab and acacia thorn trees. This top Tanzanian game park is also home to various big cats including lions, leopards and cheetahs, as well as tree climbing pythons.
    Other wildlife inhabiting the game park includes many giraffes, buffalos, zebras and various antelope species such as gazelles. We spend the afternoon enjoying superb game viewing in Tarangire Park followed by our first night of camping under the African stars.
    Accommodation; Oliver’s camp
    Meals: Lunch; Dinner

Day 2
  • 08:00 A.M

    Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
    We depart from Tarangire National Park after morning game drive and breakfast admiring the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania as we travel. We drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park, located northwest of Tarangire, passing through the diverse village of Mto wa Mbu and stopping for lunch along the way.
    We explore the beautiful Lake Manyara Park on an afternoon game drive, enjoying the stunning scenery and spotting wildlife. The compact Lake Manyara National Park is best known for its tree-climbing lions and sizeable elephant population.
    The park is also home to large troops of big baboons, which are commonly sighted. Other wildlife inhabiting the park in abundance includes buffalo, cheetah, zebra, Maasai giraffe, wildebeest and impala.
    There are also plenty of warthogs, hippos, mongoose, monkeys and various antelope species, as well as some elusive leopards.
    Accommodation: Lake manyara tree lodge
    Meals: BLD

Day 3
  • 08:00 A.M

    Day 3: Manyara – Ngorongoro National park
    From Lake Manyara Park we take a short drive through the Great Rift Valley to where the lowlands disperse making way for the richly vegetated crater highlands.
    We continue up into the higher lands enjoying spectacular views over the Maasai Plains and Lake Manyara, pausing to take photos of the breathtaking views.
    Our next Tanzania safari destination is the world famous Ngorongoro Crater, also known as Africa's Garden of Eden. We overnight at a safari campsite perched on the crater’s edge, offering sweeping views over the crater and surrounding landscapes.
    Accommodation: Plantation lodge
    Meals: BLD

Day 4
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
    After breakfast at dawn we descend the steep crater walls to explore this diverse wilderness area teeming with Africa's wildlife. The Ngorongoro Crater hosts the Big Five of Africa, boasting one of the highest concentrations of lions in the world.
    Almost all of the wild animal species found on the savannahs of East Africa inhabit this compact crater.
    Ngorongoro offers first-class game viewing and is considered one of the best places to capture the endangered black rhino on film. We stop for a picnic lunch in the crater and after our thrilling wildlife experience we head to our next overnight safari campsite near the village of Mto wa Mbu.
    Meals: BLD

Day 5
  • 08:00 AM

    Day 5: Mto wa Mbu to Arusha (Tanzania)
    We have a late breakfast before leaving the crater highlands and returning to Arusha where this affordable safari started.
    En route we again pass through the Great Rift Valley, known for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife, stretching over 6000 km's north to south from Syria to Mozambique in Southern Africa.
    In the early afternoon we arrive in Arusha, where our fantastic Safari ends.
    Meal plan: BL

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