Five days of northern icons

5-Day Tanzania Safari:Iconic Wildlife Adventure

Baobabs and elephants, Serengeti cats, and a crater-floor finale with private guiding.

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Trip snapshot

Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Start and end: Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport
Best for: Quick but complete northern loop
Pricing: From $2,738 per person

Overview

Five days of northern Tanzania highlights: choose Manyara or Tarangire to start, sweep through the Serengeti for big cat country, and finish with a crater-floor finale in Ngorongoro. Private guide, flexible start dates, and lodge or tented options to suit your style.

Safari highlights

What you will experience

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Cover Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro in a single circuit.

See elephants and baobabs in Tarangire or tree-climbing lions and birdlife in Manyara.

Full-day Serengeti drives across predator-rich plains.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for dense wildlife and Big Five chances.

Private 4x4, pro guide, and park fees included.

Detailed itinerary

Day by day

Safari day

Day 1 · Manyara or Tarangire

Drive from Arusha with picnic lunch. Choose Lake Manyara for Rift escarpment scenery, flamingos, and possible tree-climbing lions, or Tarangire for baobabs and large elephant herds.

Meals: Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Kudu Lodge · Pembeni Rhotia · Plantation Lodge

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Day 2 · To Serengeti, afternoon game drive

Travel toward Serengeti with game viewing enroute. Settle into camp or lodge, then head out for an afternoon drive on the plains.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti tented camps or lodges per selection

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Day 3 · Full-day Serengeti

Sunrise to sunset game drives focusing on big cats, migration herds in season, and classic Serengeti vistas.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Serengeti tented camps or lodges per selection

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Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro and descend for a crater-floor game drive. Track rhino, lions, elephants, and abundant plains game in the caldera.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerOvernight: Lodges near Ngorongoro rim or Karatu

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Day 5 · Return to Arusha

Optional short walk or village stop time permitting, then drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Includes

All accommodations per itinerary.
All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded).
All transportation and transfers per itinerary.
Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide.
Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof and guaranteed window seating.
Safari vehicles include inverter, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water.
National Park gate fees, park commission, and government taxes (based on current rates).

Excludes

International and domestic flights.
Meals not listed.
Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Optional tours.
Single room supplement.
Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet, etc.).

Travel answers

Everything you need to know before you travel

Are guided experiences included?→

Yes, most packages include professional local tour guides to enhance your experience.

What if my flight is delayed?→

Please notify us as soon as possible and we will adjust your schedule accordingly.

Can you handle dietary needs?→

Absolutely. Tell us in advance and we will customize your meals.

What happens if I lose something on trip?→

Report it to your guide immediately and we will help contact the right local services.

How can I pay for the safari?→

We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and select online gateways; some packages allow installments.

What is the refund policy?→

Refunds depend on the cancellation window and package terms; we share the exact terms up front.

Can I change my payment method later?→

Yes, contact our support team any time to update or switch payment methods.

Are there extra costs I should expect?→

Any optional add-ons or upgrades are clearly communicated before payment.