5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Tour
5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Tour
- Accommodation Style: Mid-range
- You Visit: Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, offering a perfect blend of wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural richness. This tour takes you deep into the heart of the northern circuit, where you’ll witness the Big Five, the Great Migration (seasonal), and some of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders.
Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. From there, you’ll venture into the world-famous Serengeti National Park, a vast wilderness teeming with lions, cheetahs, and endless plains dotted with wildebeest during migration season. A full day in the Serengeti ensures ample opportunities for thrilling game drives and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Next, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO-listed volcanic caldera that serves as a natural sanctuary for lions, rhinos, flamingos, and more. The crater’s unique ecosystem provides some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa. The final leg of your safari takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and scenic lake views.
Throughout the tour, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations, expert-guided game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle, and delicious meals. This well-paced itinerary ensures an immersive experience, balancing adventure with relaxation, making it ideal for first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers alike.
By the end of your 5-day journey, you’ll have explored Tanzania’s most spectacular parks, encountered incredible wildlife, and created memories to last a lifetime.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Elephant herds • Baobab-dotted landscapes • Predator sightings
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your Arusha lodge. We’ll embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoying packed lunches en route.
Tarangire dazzles with its iconic elephant herds, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Keep your camera ready for lions stalking prey or leopards lounging in ancient baobab trees. As the golden hour paints the savanna, we’ll head to Marera Valley Lodge for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Dinner
Days 2–3: Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Great Migration • Big Five • Endless plains
After breakfast, journey toward the legendary Serengeti, pausing to admire the Ngorongoro Highlands. Lunch in the park fuels an afternoon game drive, where cheetahs sprint and lion prides laze under acacias.
Spend two full days immersed in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness the drama of the Great Migration (seasonal) or spot leopards draped over kopjes. As the sun sets over the savanna, retire to Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp, serenaded by distant hyena calls.
Accommodation: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Meals: All meals included
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Expedition
Highlights: World’s largest caldera • Rhino sightings • Flamingo-filled lakes
Descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn—a microcosm of African wildlife. This UNESCO-listed Eden shelters Big Five, including rare black rhinos. Picnic near hippo pools, then watch flamingos wade in alkaline lakes. By evening, ascend to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and storytelling under the stars.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: All meals included
Day 5: Lake Manyara to Arusha
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions • Baboon troops • Rift Valley escarpment
A final game drive in Lake Manyara National Park reveals its famed tree-climbing lions and cacophonous baboon troops. After lunch, we’ll return to Arusha, leaving you with unforgettable memories (and camera rolls full of wildlife!).
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Included in the Package:
✔ All park entry fees & crater service fees
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
✔ All meals as specified (B, L, D)
✔ 2 nights mid-range lodge accommodation
✔ Bottled drinking water
✔ Government taxes
Excluded:
✖ International flights & visas
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tips for guides & lodge staff
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
Bestseller Tours to Inspire You.
7-Day The Great Migration Tour at Mara River Crossing
10-Day Amazing Wildlife and Zanzibar Beach Safari
