Ultimate 5 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
5 Days | 4 Nights
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Ultimate 5 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Overview
Experience the best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit in just five days. This itinerary combines Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater — offering incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments. Perfect for travelers who want a short yet immersive safari adventure.
Safari Highlights
Explore Tarangire National Park, home to giant baobab trees and huge herds of elephants.
Witness the endless plains of the Serengeti, famous for lions, cheetahs, and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s best places to spot the Big Five.
Enjoy comfortable lodges or luxury tented camps after exciting game drives.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide for a personalized experience.
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. After breakfast and a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours). Famous for its baobab trees, Tarangire is home to large elephant herds, giraffes, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and leopards. Enjoy an afternoon game drive followed by dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Mid-range tented camp
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park (approx. 5–6 hours). Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch and scenic views across the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, where you may spot lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the plains, or hyenas on the hunt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Tented Camp
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you might witness the spectacular Great Migration — over two million wildebeest and zebras crossing the savannah in search of fresh grazing. Even outside the migration, the Serengeti teems with wildlife: elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and an impressive variety of bird species. Optional hot air balloon safari available at dawn.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Tented Camp
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site where early human fossils were discovered. Continue to the crater rim for breathtaking views and overnight stay at a lodge overlooking the crater.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge / Rhino Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Departure
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This natural amphitheater shelters over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and flamingos. Spend several hours game driving inside the crater before ascending and driving back to Arusha for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Ultimate 5 Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary
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- All meals on the safari.
- All Park entrance fees & taxes.
- All prices are quoted in US Dollars.
- Game Safari to National Parks as specified
- Private 4×4 wheel drive vehicle with a roof hatch and sliding windows
- First aid kit. Our guides are all trained in providing basic first aid.
- Charging station. So you can charge your phone, camera battery, or laptop while on the road.
- Water, Soft Drinks, Wine and Beers.
- Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- Wildlife tours according to your itinerary preferences.
- All game viewing activities specified Safari.
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