Highlights
Discover northern wilderness through wildlife, landscapes and unforgettable safari experiences
- Visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
- Watch elephants roaming beneath ancient baobab trees across Tarangire’s remarkable landscapes
- Follow wildlife across Serengeti’s endless savannah plains during game drives
- Search for endangered black rhinos inside the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater
- Discover Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats and abundant wildlife
- Stay comfortably along Tanzania’s scenic Northern Circuit
Follow Tanzania’s northern safari circuit from baobab country to endless plains, crater wildlife and Lake Manyara’s scenic shores.
5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti,Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Experience five unforgettable days exploring Tanzania’s most celebrated northern wildlife destinations and spectacular landscapes together.
Explore Tanzania’s iconic Northern Circuit on a five-day safari combining diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable experiences. Journey from Arusha through Tarangire and Lake Manyara, venture across the vast Serengeti plains, and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying memorable game drives, scenic travel and comfortable stays throughout this immersive safari adventure.
Day 1
Discover The Beauty Of Tarangire NP
After breakfast, your safari driver guide will pick you from your lodge and drive you in your private 4x4 safari vehicle to Tarangire National Park. The park is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and quiet authentic safari atmosphere in a unique surrounding of baobab trees. We will enjoy a game drive exploring the park. Lunch will be taken in a picnic site overlooking the Tarangire River. Later proceed with game drive until end of the day you drive to your campsite located at Mto wa Mbu village for dinner and overnight.
Mto wa Mbu village
Day 2
Venture Onwards to the Serengeti
We'll take an early breakfast, as we've got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us!We'll begin the day with the scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way we'll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth. After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains. Later drive to your campsite for dinner and overnight.
Serengeti Campsite
Day 3
Further Explorations Into The Serengeti, Immersing Yourself In The Heart Of The Wilderness
After breakfast, depart for a game drive exploring Serengeti in search of the wildlife. The Serengeti eco-system is home to the "big five" and other species including an endemic bird area In the late afternoon, we drive to your campsite in Ngorongoro. After freshen up Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings while waiting for dinner.
Serengeti Campsite
Day 4
Marveling at Ngorongoro Crater
At sunrise we drive down to the crater floor for wildlife game. With its abundant water, excellent grazing and natural protection from the densely vegetated crater walls, the crater provides shelter to over 25000 animals, including the endangered Black Rhinoceros. Lunch will be taken in a picnic site inside the crater. In the afternoon we ascend the crater and drive to your campsite in Mto wa Mbu (Manyara)
Mto wa Mbu Village
Day 5
A Magical Safari In Lake Manyara
Today you will visit Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The highlights of Lake Manyara National Park include thousands of pink-hued flamingos on their perpetual migration, the legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. In late afternoon you will drive back to your accommodation in Arusha.
Arusha International Airport
Includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited mineral water, coffee, and selected soft drinks during safari game drives.
- Tarangire National Park entrance and WMA fees.
- Serengeti National Park entrance and conservation fees.
- Ngorongoro Crater tour and crater service fees.
- Game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard the safari vehicle.
- All applicable government taxes and VAT.
Excludes
- International flights.
- Airport transfers - $70 per vehicle one way.
- Pre and post accommodation in Arusha.
- Tanzania entry visa (US$50 per person, where applicable).
- Optional activities mentioned in the itinerary.
- Travel, medical, and baggage insurance.
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide, hotel staff, and porters.
- Laundry services.
- Telephone calls and other personal communication charges.
- Beverages not included in the meal plan (unless otherwise specified).
- Any items of a personal nature or expenses.
After your Lake Manyara game drive, continue towards Arusha for your onward journey, bringing this five-day Northern Circuit safari to a memorable close today.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Your 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Find practical answers about the itinerary, wildlife, destinations, accommodation and planning details before beginning your five-day Tanzania safari with confidence and ease throughout your journey ahead today.
This five-day safari visits Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, combining diverse wildlife habitats and scenic landscapes across Tanzania’s Northern Circuit during one compact journey together.
The safari can include elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, black rhinos, zebras, antelope, flamingos, tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife, although sightings naturally depend on season, location and daily wildlife movements during your safari.
Accommodation is arranged along the route, with overnight stays around Mto wa Mbu, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, providing convenient access to each destination while keeping the five-day safari comfortable and practical throughout.
The itinerary includes wildlife game drives across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, with picnic lunches and opportunities to experience Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, habitats and wildlife during the journey throughout the route.
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