This 5-Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari takes you to three of Tanzania’s most famous destinations, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will see many wild animals, including hippos, crocodiles, elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and many species of birds such as flamingos.
Your Tanzania safari begins and ends in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania.
Highlights of the 5-Day Tanzania Safari
- Visit three of Tanzania’s best safari parks: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
- Spot the Big Five and many other wild animals.
- See the famous tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara.
- Enjoy full-day game drives in the Serengeti plains.
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Experience Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes and rich bird-life.
Brief 5-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
- Day 1: Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 2: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park
- Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
- Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Day 5: Explore Ngorongoro Crater & Drive Back to Arusha
Detailed 5-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park
On the first day of your 5-Day Tanzania Safari, your driver guide will pick you up from the agreed meeting point and start the journey to Lake Manyara National Park.
When you enter the park, you will be greeted by beautiful trees and a variety of wildlife. Enjoy your packed lunch and begin your first game drive. Expect to see impalas, buffaloes, giraffes, monkeys, and baboons.
Keep an eye out for the tree-climbing lions that Lake Manyara is famous for. The park is also home to many birds, including large flocks of flamingos.
Later in the day, drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Transfer to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Serengeti, known as the “heart of wild Africa,” is home to the largest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania. Continue to the central area called Seronera, which is rich in wildlife and known for big cats like lions and leopards.
Arrive at your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you can either relax or go for an optional game drive before dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the Serengeti plains. Explore different parts of the park, each offering unique habitats and wildlife.
The central area, Seronera Valley, is known for large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, and hyenas. The Seronera River attracts many animals throughout the year.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 4: Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a packed picnic lunch.
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most famous natural wonders in Africa, surrounded by volcanoes and filled with watering holes that attract wildlife. The crater is home to more than 3,000 animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos, zebras, and many birds.
Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 5: Explore Ngorongoro Crater & Drive Back to Arusha
Wake up early for breakfast and descend into the crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, covering about 260 square kilometers and dropping 2,000 feet deep.
Spend about four to five hours exploring the crater floor, where you can spot black rhinos, elephants, cheetahs, lions, hippos, hyenas, and buffaloes.
Enjoy your lunch near the hippo pool before beginning your journey back to Arusha. The drive takes about four hours.
You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your 5-Day Ultimate Tanzania Safari to Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
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