5 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari
Multi-Day Safaris

5 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari

Duration5 Days
LocationTanzania
Max GuestsFlexible
PaceBalanced

Overview

This 5-day Tanzania safari explores the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit, combining Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats, extended wildlife viewing in the Serengeti with two nights, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy abundant wildlife, varied landscapes, and comfortable lodges or tented camps.

Your Journey

Day 1

Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

Morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Arusha followed by a drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and along the alkaline lake known for flamingos and birdlife. Spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and hippos. Picnic lunch inside the park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Day 2

Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic landscapes and wildlife en route. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains with chances to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Day 3

Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive

Spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park with picnic lunches. Enjoy extensive game viewing across different regions of the park. During migration season, you may witness the wildebeest migration depending on animal movements. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.

Day 4

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti. After lunch, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive late afternoon and check in near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at your Ngorongoro lodge or camp.

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Early breakfast followed by a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater hosts dense wildlife populations including lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos. Picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and driving back to Arusha. Arrive late afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off.

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • Accommodation in selected lodges or tented camps
  • Meals on full board basis during safari
  • Park entrance and conservation fees
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Pick up and drop off in Arusha

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and tips
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