5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Tanzania Safari
TRIP OVERVIEW
5 days Tanzania Safari will give you an exceptional opportunity to explore northern Tanzania's most iconic national parks. This includes visiting Tarangire national park, Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara national park- both in 5 days/ 4 nights. This safari starts from Arusha, the starting point for all Tanzania northern circuit safari. You should be planning to arrive in Arusha one day before the start of your beautiful 5 day safari. On your 5 days Tanzania Safari, you will experience the endless plains of Serengeti known for it's annual wildebeest migration, large population of giant elephants in Tarangire, black rhinos in Ngorongoro crater, affectionately known as the Eden of Africa and tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara. It's a full-big five safari experience.
5 days Tanzania Safari is suitable for all types of tourists from luxury to very budget individuals so you can book a budget or luxury 5-day package. A 5 day Tanzania budget safari package is a more budget-friendly Tanzania safari package which includes camping accommodation on public campsites inside and outside the national parks. The concession fees for camping are very low to meet the needs for budget travellers. On the other hand, a 5-day Tanzania luxury safari package is a more comfortable Tanzania safari package, it includes accommodations in Luxury hotels or luxury tented camps with cozy beds, warm showers and other luxury amenities. These hotels are strategically located both outside and inside the national parks to ensure you have a safe and comfortable night stay in the wilderness. You can rest and enjoy the beautiful sounds of wild birds and animals around.
A competent safari guide is paramount in any Tanzania safari. On your 5-day Tanzania safari, you will be accompanied by a certified safari guide, who has more than 7 years experience in safari guiding positions and is knowledgeable about wildlife and their natural habitat. We have a team of over 40 dedicated safari guides. They are well trained on hospitality and conservation efforts with plenty of knowledge to share with you. Hence, it will be a more educational and outstanding African adventure!
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Moshi/Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Mto wa Mbu
Depart from your hotel in Arusha/Moshi after morning breakfast drive to the Arusha National Park. Entering to the Arusha National After Morning wake up you will be picked up in your hotel by driver from Macpace Tours & Safaris Travel Agency especially Tanzania Safari Operator, get breakfast before long drive to the Tarangire National Park, ‘Tarangire River’ is a name indicating river which flows across the park and is the only source of water for the animals drinking during the dry season. It is an amazing landscape, scattered with Baobab trees and high grasses with its mixture of vegetation than in the other parks in the Northern Safari Parks. Tarangire National Park is famous for its wildlife and birdlife; Birds species is over 550 species including yellow-collared lovebird. Animals include some of the BIG FIVEs and others are like Omo, the white giraffe who has a genetic condition called laicism: elephant, lions, warthogs, impala, cheetah, buffalo, and baboons. After a full day fantastic game drive in this Tarangire National Park, then head off to Mto wa Mbu and reach in the late afternoon for the dinner and overnight.
Day
2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
In the morning after breakfast drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park in which an adventure will begin. Serengeti National Park is a home of the world's largest concentration of wildlife including zebra, gazelle, lions, wildebeest, elephant and giraffe and generally a BIG FIVEs. Also is the point of the seasonal Wildebeest Migration of which may be your awesome lifetime adventure. Serengeti means 'The land that moves on forever'. You will stop for a break for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), gazing down on the incredible views while you eat and preparing yourself for your adventures deeper into the Serengeti National Park. In the evening head to the resting point for the overnight and dinner. On the next day you will have a whole day exploring Serengeti National Park further.
Day
3
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
You will progressively exploring Serengeti National Park after breakfast in the morning. The park contained the majority of the animals. This is a day which you will enjoy predators like lions tracking on other animals as their source of food. Perhaps in this day you will see more hippos, troop of monkeys and family of mongoose. After such an early start you will be looking forward to a magnificent delicious lunch, which will be served in the park. In the afternoon, you’ll start your Ngorongoro drive adventure by heading off to the accommodation site in Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight.
Day
4
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park
This 4th day Lake Manyara National Park safari destination produces the same experience as the Ngorongoro Crater, the game viewing is simply enough adventures. Most animals cannot go out the crater due to its high walls. This is the perfect location to view every member of ‘The Big 5’ in one day. You will have a great picnic lunch inside the Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater home to hyenas, hippo, zebra, wildebeest and variety of water birds. Your guide will highlight for you by sharing his information experiences about the wilderness animals, vegetation. Fanaka Camp will provide competent camping facilities for rest, dinner and overnight.
Day
5
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha/Moshi
Your last safari game drive day starts with a breakfast and then head off to the Lake Manyara National Park, which extends along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park is a stock of forest, arid scrubland, Soda Lake and a paradise for bird lovers. The forest is fascinating with the birdsong and flittering with the antics of monkeys in the forest; giraffe roam the savannah and lions loll in trees, and others resting in the tree shade, while hippo families submerge in the soda lake water. You will get and enjoy a delicious picnic lunch served in the park before drive back to Moshi/Arusha, where your Best Safari Adventure ends. We can arrange for a transfer to Arusha/ Kilimanjaro Airport on request.
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- Karama lodge - USD 113
- The African Tulip - USD 149
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
- Karama lodge - USD 76
- The African Tulip - USD 112
- Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
- Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
- Karama lodge - USD 73
- The African Tulip - USD 93
- Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Add-on tours in Lake Manyara
- Canoeing in Lake Manyara: USD 74 per person
- Night Game drives in Lake Manyara NP: USD 114 per person
- Treetop Walkway: USD 54 per person
Add-on tours in Tarangire
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
- Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights. We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
We do not book International Flights. We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Inclusions
- Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
- Concession/ Camping Fees.
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- A professional driver/ guide.
- 4x4 Land Cruiser.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Meals as per itinerary.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Exclusions
- International flights.
- Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
- Tips
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.