5-Day Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara Safari

Overview

This 5-day safari is perfect for those looking to experience the diversity of northern Tanzania’s national parks. You’ll explore the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire, the vast Serengeti savannahs, the dramatic wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, and the bird-filled shores of Lake Manyara. With varied landscapes and ecosystems, this itinerary offers fantastic opportunities to spot the Big Five, rare birds, and even tree-climbing lions.

Included/Exclude

  • All park entry fees and crater service
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4 nights’ accommodation in lodges/camps
  • All meals as listed
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Hotel transfers in Arusha
  • Government taxes
  • International/domestic flights
  • Personal items and travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
  • Optional activities (e.g. Maasai village visit)

Tour Plan

  • 08:00 AM – Pick-up from Arusha hotel
    Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire.

  • 10:30 AM – Game Drive in Tarangire
    Explore the park known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and seasonal animal migrations. Look for lions, giraffes, and antelope gathering near the Tarangire River.

  • 01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch
    Enjoy lunch in a safe picnic area inside the park.

  • 03:30 PM – Continue Game Viewing & Head to Karatu
    After your game drive, exit the park and head to your overnight lodge near Lake Manyara.

Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

  • 07:30 AM – Depart for Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands
    Drive through lush highlands with brief stops at viewpoints.

  • 12:30 PM – Lunch at Naabi Hill Gate
    Enter Serengeti and enjoy your first glimpse of the endless plains.

  • 02:00 PM – Game Drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera)
    Explore Serengeti’s central region, rich in predators like lions and cheetahs and home to abundant plains game. Seasonal chance to witness the Great Migration.

Overnight: Tented Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • 06:30 AM – Optional Sunrise Game Drive
    A great time to catch predators on the move.

  • 08:30 AM – Breakfast at Camp & Begin Drive Back
    After breakfast, continue game driving en route to Ngorongoro.

  • 12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch en Route
    Enjoy a packed lunch on your journey through the wilderness.

  • 04:00 PM – Arrive at Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater
    Settle in for the night and prepare for a full crater tour tomorrow.

Overnight: Lodge in Karatu or near Crater
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • 06:30 AM – Early Breakfast & Crater Descent
    Begin a half-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to over 25,000 animals including black rhinos, lions, buffalo, hippos, and flamingos.

  • 12:00 PM – Picnic Lunch by the Hippo Pool
    Enjoy a peaceful lunch in the heart of the crater.

  • 01:30 PM – Ascend & Return to Karatu
    Head back to your lodge to relax for the evening.

Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • 08:00 AM – Depart for Lake Manyara
    Enjoy a relaxed game drive in this small but diverse park.

  • 09:00 AM – Game Drive in Lake Manyara
    Look out for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and baboons. The park offers a lush groundwater forest and scenic lake views.

  • 12:30 PM – Lunch & Drive Back to Arusha
    Wrap up your safari and return to Arusha in the afternoon.

Drop-off: Your hotel or airport
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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