Embark on a thrilling five-day journey to encounter Tanzania’s Big Five. Engage in exciting game drives across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Immerse yourself in the vast Serengeti plains for nearly two days, with overnight camping experiences in the heart of the park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Prepare for an unforgettable adventure!
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping
After a morning wake-up, indulge in a hearty breakfast and pack your belongings into the safari jeep. Embark on an en-route game drive to Serengeti with a packed lunch in tow.
Experience an evening game drive in Central Serengeti, capturing the mesmerizing sunset. Later, dine and spend the night at Seronera Campsite within the heart of Serengeti.
Serengeti’s main attractions include its vast plains and the remarkable wildebeest migration, a spectacle involving herbivores and their predator counterparts. This migration is driven by the search for greener pastures due to drought. Rest assured, our expert driver guide will ensure you witness a part of this incredible wildebeest migration.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping
On the third day, kick off with an early morning game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon, we’ll journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where dinner and overnight accommodations await at Simba Campsite.
Today offers the first glimpse of the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and the focal point of the conservation area. Before reaching this geological wonder, indulge in another morning game drive in the captivating Serengeti, immersing yourself in the marvels of its diverse wildlife. It’s yet another day of adventure, providing ample opportunities to savor the beauty of the natural world.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping
Today marks the descent into the Ngorongoro Caldera, saving the best for the last day of your adventure. Following breakfast with panoramic views of the crater, your 4-wheel drive vehicle will transport you 2000ft down into the crater. Covering 8300sq km, the Ngorongoro Crater stands as the world’s largest volcanic caldera and is often hailed as one of the Wonders of the World.
Its appeal lies not only in its geological splendor but also in its role as an extraordinary natural haven for some of Africa’s most significant populations of large mammals. Post-lunch, we bid farewell to the park, beginning the journey back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Budget camping
In the morning, we’ll set course for Lake Manyara, embarking on a full-day game drive in this picturesque region. Renowned for its awe-inspiring panoramic vistas, cascading waterfalls, crystal-clear brooks, and thermal springs, Lake Manyara is a gem nestled between the rocks of the Great Rift Valley and the lake itself. The park’s allure is attributed to its diverse array of wildlife, spanning grasslands, forests, and water. Notably, Lake Manyara boasts a significant population of water birds, numbering over 400 species, including the elegant flamingos and majestic pelicans.
The park is also home to sizable herds of elephants, giraffes, hippos, water buffalos, and the graceful impalas. As the afternoon draws to a close, we’ll journey to Arusha for your accommodation or provide drop-off at Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: No accommodation
Pax | Low season | High season | Peak season |
2 | $3736 pp | $4848 pp | $5591 pp |
4 | $3199 pp | $4269 pp | $4961 pp |
6 | $3048 pp | $4081 pp | $4755 pp |
The best time to go on safari in Tanzania is generally during the dry season months of June to October but a wide range of wildlife can be spotted year-round and each season brings its own advantages.