5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

Experience the very best of Tanzania's famous Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari. This carefully designed itinerary takes you through four of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations, offering exceptional game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. From the giant baobab trees of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush forests of Lake Manyara National Park, every day presents a new adventure. This safari is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts looking to experience Tanzania's incredible biodiversity. Travel in a comfortable 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by a professional English-speaking safari guide who will share fascinating insights into Tanzania's wildlife, ecosystems, history, and culture. Stay in carefully selected accommodations including Ngare Lodge, Shuudia Campsite, Safari Haven Camp, and Inoga Lodge, where you can relax after each exciting day while enjoying delicious meals and warm Tanzanian hospitality.

Itinerary

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. After a short safari briefing, drive approximately 2–3 hours to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden gems and the sixth-largest national park in the country. Named after the Tarangire River, the park is famous for its ancient baobab trees, rolling savannahs, seasonal swamps, and one of the highest concentrations of elephants in East Africa. The river attracts wildlife throughout the year, making Tarangire one of the best places for game viewing, especially during the dry season. Upon arrival, begin a full-day game drive through different habitats, including river valleys, acacia woodlands, and open plains. Your experienced safari guide will explain the park's unique ecosystem, conservation efforts, birdlife, and wildlife behavior while searching for animals throughout the park. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic sites before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, leave the park and drive to Ngare Lodge, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night in comfortable surroundings.

Accommodation: Ngare Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the journey, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, volcanic landscapes, and traditional Maasai villages that have preserved their culture for generations. Enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, where the endless golden plains stretch as far as the eye can see. Covering nearly 15,000 square kilometers, Serengeti is one of the world's greatest wildlife sanctuaries and home to the famous Great Wildebeest Migration. Spend the afternoon exploring different regions of the park during your first exciting game drive. Your safari guide will help you understand Serengeti's unique ecosystem, wildlife migration patterns, predator behavior, and conservation programs. Arrive at Shuudia Campsite in the evening, where you'll enjoy dinner beneath the African sky while listening to the sounds of the surrounding wilderness.

Accommodation: Shuudia Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch &Dinner

Wake up early to witness the beauty of an African sunrise before enjoying breakfast at camp. Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Serengeti National Park, giving you plenty of time to discover its remarkable wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Drive through vast grasslands, rocky kopjes, river systems, and acacia woodlands while searching for wildlife. Your professional safari guide will take you to different wildlife-rich areas depending on seasonal animal movements and recent sightings, ensuring the best possible safari experience. Stop at a scenic picnic site for lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Throughout the day, your guide will explain the Serengeti ecosystem, wildlife conservation, birdlife, and the importance of protecting one of Africa's most important natural treasures. Return to Safari Haven Camp in the evening to relax, enjoy a freshly prepared dinner, and reflect on another unforgettable safari day.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave Serengeti and travel toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue enjoying wildlife sightings while driving through beautiful landscapes before reaching the crater rim. Descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations. Covering over 260 square kilometers, the crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife living within a unique natural enclosure. Spend several hours exploring grasslands, forests, wetlands, and freshwater lakes while learning about the crater's geological history, conservation efforts, and rich biodiversity. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool before ascending the crater walls. In the late afternoon, drive to Inoga Lodge, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for your final safari day.

Accommodation: Inoga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic national parks, located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley Escarpment. Despite its relatively small size, the park is renowned for its exceptional biodiversity and beautiful scenery. Begin a morning game drive through lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, open floodplains, and the shores of the alkaline lake. Your safari guide will share fascinating information about the park's ecology, conservation, and diverse habitats while exploring different areas of the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your game drive through this peaceful landscape. In the afternoon, depart Lake Manyara and return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. You will then be transferred to your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included & Excluded

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off (if requested)
  • Transport in a 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional safari guide
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Picnic lunches during safari
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania tourist visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Laundry services
  • Tips for the safari guide
  • Optional activities (such as a Serengeti hot air balloon safari or Maasai village visit)
  • Airport transfers (unless specified)
  • Items of a personal nature

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5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari