5 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary takes you through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—four of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations. Discover breathtaking landscapes, spot the Big Five, and enjoy unforgettable game drives with comfortable lodge and tented camp stays along the way.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge (or similar)
Drive time: ~2 hrs (120 km)
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Arrive at your lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Main Attractions: Elephants, lions, baobabs, birdlife
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge (Karatu)
Drive time: ~1.5 hrs (100 km)
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The park features groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and the soda lake itself - home to flamingos and other birdlife. Enjoy a game drive, then head to your lodge in Karatu for overnight.
Main Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, forest scenery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Drive time: ~5–6 hrs (via Ngorongoro)
Depart after breakfast for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, enjoy scenic views and optional cultural stops. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.
Main Attractions: Big cats, wildebeest migration (seasonal), vast savannahs
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Spend the full day exploring central Serengeti with game drives in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more. Your guide will tailor the day to your interests and animal activity. Return to camp for overnight.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive time: ~6–7 hrs (via Ngorongoro and back to Arusha)
Early morning departure from Serengeti with packed breakfast. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5–6 hour game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts the Big Five, including black rhino. After lunch at the hippo pool picnic site, drive back to Arusha for drop-off in the late afternoon or early evening.
Main Attractions: Big Five, crater floor ecosystems, scenic caldera views
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of Safari – Drop-off in Arusha
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