5 Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

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5 Days Tanzania Safaris Packages

Pair of rhinos grazing peacefully on the savannah.

OVERVIEW

Step into the heart of Africa on this 5-day unforgettable safari adventure, designed to showcase Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations in one seamless journey. From the moment you enter Tarangire National Park, you’ll be captivated by vast elephant herds roaming beneath ancient baobab trees and wildlife gathering along the Tarangire River. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic paradise famous for its tree-climbing lions, colorful birdlife, and lush forests set against the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, perfect for photography and close-up wildlife encounters.

The adventure intensifies in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where endless plains come alive with lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and massive herds of wildebeest. This is the true essence of an African safari, offering thrilling game drives and breathtaking scenery at every turn. Your journey concludes at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary with one of the highest concentrations of animals in Africa, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. Carefully crafted for adventure, comfort, and unforgettable experiences, this 5-day safari promises once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and memories that will inspire you to return to Africa again and again.

Detailed 5-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife treasures. Enjoy exciting game drives through vast savannahs dotted with iconic baobab trees while spotting large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and a variety of birdlife. The Tarangire River acts as a magnet for wildlife, offering excellent viewing opportunities throughout the day and setting the tone for an unforgettable safari.

Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet incredibly diverse park. Explore lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the shores of the alkaline lake, home to hippos and vibrant flamingos. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, baboons, and countless bird species. The scenic Rift Valley escarpment provides a stunning backdrop throughout the day.

Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through beautiful highlands and open plains. Upon arrival, dive straight into thrilling game drives across the vast savannahs. Encounter lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the horizon, and large herds of zebras and wildebeest moving freely across the plains. The sheer scale and wildlife density of the Serengeti deliver a true African safari experience.

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring different regions of the Serengeti, maximizing your chances of witnessing incredible wildlife action. Track predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, while also observing elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelope species. Every game drive reveals something new, from hunting scenes to peaceful moments of animals grazing under the African sun.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

On your final day, travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater and descend into this natural wildlife amphitheater. The crater floor is teeming with life, offering sightings of elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino, all within a dramatic volcanic landscape. After an incredible morning of game viewing, begin your journey back to Arusha, bringing your 5-day Tanzanian safari adventure to a truly memorable close.