5 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary (Arusha – Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro)
Safari Overview
This 5 days Tanzania safari takes you through three of Tanzania’s best parks. You’ll see elephants under baobab trees in Tarangire, lions and endless plains in Serengeti, and the Big Five inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The trip starts and ends in Arusha, and is available in budget, mid-range, or luxury style depending on your preference.
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Starting Point: Arusha (hotel or airport pickup)
Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hrs).
Full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park.
Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife.
In the evening, drive to your lodge/tented camp near Tarangire.
Dinner & overnight at Tarangire.
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Early breakfast, then drive through the highlands and Ngorongoro area to Serengeti.
Afternoon game drive in Serengeti’s central plains, home of big cats.
Sunset views over the endless savannah.
Dinner & overnight in Serengeti.
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti
Early breakfast, then drive through the highlands and Ngorongoro area to Serengeti.
Afternoon game drive in Serengeti’s central plains, home of big cats.
Sunset views over the endless savannah.
Dinner & overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
After brunch, depart towards Ngorongoro.
Stop at viewpoints overlooking the crater.
Overnight stay at a lodge/camp on the crater rim or nearby Karatu.
Dinner & overnight near Ngorongoro.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Airport
Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Game drive inside the crater floor where you may spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino).
Picnic lunch at the hippo poolside.
Afternoon drive back to Arusha or direct transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure.
What’s Included
Park fees and government taxes
Full-board accommodation
All transfers and game drives in 4×4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Bottled drinking water
Not Included:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person upon arrival.
- Personal expenses like laundry, phone usage, and beverages.
- Meals not covered in the package, such as hotel lunch and dinner.
- Optional tours or activities not listed in the itinerary.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff (at your discretion).
- Accommodation Options
We offer this safari in three styles:
Budget Safari
Basic tented camps or budget lodges.
Shared bathrooms in some locations.
Example: Fanaka Campsite, Seronera Camps, Simba Campsite
Mid-Range Safari
Comfortable lodges or tented camps with private bathrooms.
Hot showers and good dining.
Example: Eileen’s Trees Inn (Karatu), Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, Tarangire Safari Lodge.
Luxury Safari
High-end lodges and tented camps.
Ensuite bathrooms, swimming pools, excellent dining.
Example: Serengeti Serena Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge.
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Why Book This 5 Days Tanzania Safari?
- Covers Tanzania’s top 3 safari destinations in a short time
- Chance to see the Big Five and the Great Migration
- Ideal for couples, families, and small groups
- Flexible lodges & camps from budget to luxury options
- Experienced local guides who know the best routes