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5 Days Tanzania Safari

Discover Tanzania's legendary wildlife parks on an unforgettable five-day safari adventure.

Summary

Experience Tarangire National Park, two unforgettable days in Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater on one of Tanzania's most popular five-day safari itineraries.

The 5 Days Tanzania Safari is an unforgettable wildlife adventure that showcases the very best of Northern Tanzania's famous safari circuit. Designed for travelers seeking an authentic African safari experience, this itinerary combines exceptional game viewing, spectacular scenery, comfortable accommodation, and expert guiding. Over five exciting days, you will explore Tarangire National Park, spend two full days discovering the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders. Your safari begins in Arusha, where you meet your professional English-speaking safari guide before setting off in a custom-built 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for outstanding wildlife viewing and photography. Every day offers a different landscape and unique wildlife encounters, from Tarangire's iconic baobab trees and elephant herds to Serengeti's vast grasslands filled with predators and migrating herbivores. The safari concludes with an unforgettable game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife. Throughout the journey, you'll stay in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps that provide comfort, delicious meals, and warm Tanzanian hospitality. Whether you are travelling as a couple, family, honeymooner, photographer, or solo adventurer, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Visit Tarangire National Park

Two days in Serengeti National Park

Game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater

Excellent Big Five opportunities

Professional English-speaking safari guide

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser

Comfortable safari accommodation

Outstanding wildlife photography

Beautiful African landscapes

Available throughout the year

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights

DifficultyEasy

Easy

Duration5 Days

DestinationsTarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

AccommodationSafari Lodge / Tented Camp

Best SeasonAll Year Round

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Itinerary

5 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park for your first exciting game drive. Explore landscapes dotted with giant baobab trees while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at a safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the route before beginning your first afternoon game drive across the endless plains. Dinner and overnight at your safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 3

Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 4

Morning Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Enjoy an early morning game drive when predators are most active before departing Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue wildlife viewing along the way before arriving at your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight with spectacular views.

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Search for black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and many other species living within this remarkable natural sanctuary. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, return to Arusha where your safari concludes.

Included

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
All national park entrance fees
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Accommodation for 4 nights
Breakfast, lunch and dinner during safari
Bottled drinking water
Government taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Airport transfers where applicable

Not included

International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses
Laundry services
Optional activities
Tips for guide and lodge staff

Details

What to know

Explore Northern Tanzania's Best Parks

Visit three of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations, each offering incredible scenery, diverse ecosystems, and world-class game viewing.

More Time in the Serengeti

Two full days in Serengeti National Park provide greater opportunities to search for predators, witness wildlife behaviour, and enjoy the park's breathtaking landscapes.

Professional Safari Experience

Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide who knows the parks, wildlife movements, and the best locations for unforgettable sightings.

Comfortable Accommodation

Relax each evening in carefully selected safari lodges or tented camps offering comfortable rooms, excellent meals, and outstanding hospitality.

Outstanding Wildlife Photography

Capture incredible images of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and dramatic African landscapes.

Suitable for Every Traveler

Ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, solo travellers, and small groups looking for a memorable safari holiday.

FAQ

Before you book

Trip-specific answers for the most common planning questions.

Who is 5 Days Tanzania Safari best for?

Visit three of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations, each offering incredible scenery, diverse ecosystems, and world-class game viewing.

How difficult is this trip?

5 Days Tanzania Safari is rated easy. We will talk through fitness, comfort level and pace before confirming the plan.

Can this itinerary be customized?

Yes. We can adjust the number of days, accommodation style, add safari or Zanzibar extensions, and shape the trip around your arrival and departure plans.

How do I get a PDF guide?

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