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5 Days Best of Tanzania Safari

The 5 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti is a special Tanzania wildlife expedition any enthusiastic nature lover shouldn’t miss. This safari takes you to the northern tourism circuit to explore Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area, and Serengeti National Park.

Game drive/viewing is the key safari highlight as per this 5-day tour in Tanzania. The beauty about it is you have a chance to explore variety of wildlife with the focus on the Big 5, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, birds, and many others. You will begin and end your wildlife excursion in Arusha.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and drive to Lake Manyara –game drive

Day 2: Lake Manyara Game Park-Ngorongoro

Day 3: Game drive & drive to Serengeti

Day 4: Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti with an Expert.

Day 5: Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Pick up and drive to Lake Manyara –game drive

Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and after, you will meet your Tanzania safari expert. Get briefed about your special 5-day tour in Tanzania and what to expect. Today, you will be heading to Lake Manyara National Park by road using one of our classic 4WD vehicles.

Expect to reach Lake Manyara National Park early for you to check in your lodge. Settle for a delicious lunch and later, embark on a game drive. Lake Manyara Park game drive allows you to search for various wildlife including zebras, tree climbing lions, buffaloes, elephants, and bird species like pink flamingos.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Sleepway Cottages
  • Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge/Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
  • Luxury: The Cliff Nakuru/Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Day 2: Lake Manyara Game Park-Ngorongoro

After the hefty breakfast, you will head off to Ngorongoro Crater –a World Heritage Site in Tanzania. At Ngorongoro, there exist diverse wildlife including buffaloes, elephants, leopards, lions, zebras, hyenas, wildebeest, warthogs, rhinos, and many bird species. Arrive early for you to have a rewarding game drive in the afternoon.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Simba Campsite/Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-range: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
  • Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngorongoro Lodge/Neptune Ngorongoro

Day 3: Game drive & drive to Serengeti

Enjoy a hefty breakfast and after, you will exit Ngorongoro with a game drive. Today’s morning game drive allows you to explore a range of wildlife including early risers as they become very active for the day. From Ngorongoro, you will connect to Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Mawe Camp
  • Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Embalakai Tented Camp
  • Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge/Serengeti Migration

Day 4: Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti with an Expert.

Get up early at the comfort of your safari camp or lodge and enjoy a heavy breakfast. You will also have some packed lunch before you board your safari car. Today, you will be taking the entire day in the enriching savanna plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. With your expert, expect to have surprising encounters of wildlife species such as leopards, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest, lions, gazelles, rhinos, giraffes, and many more.

You will have a lunch break in the wild and then proceed with the afternoon game drive session. Look out for more wildlife and later, drive back to your respective accommodation for dinner and overnight stays.

Accommodation

  • Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Mawe Camp
  • Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Embalakai Tented Camp
  • Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge/Serengeti Migration

Day 5: Departure

Enjoy a delicious cup of tea/coffee at the comfort of your lodge. After, ensure that you check out with your property ready to be packed in the car. Today, you will be exiting Serengeti for Arusha.

End of safari

Safari Inclusions

  • Game drives.
  • Park entry fees.
  • Service of an experienced guide.
  • Transportation in a 4×4 tourist car.
  • All meals plus accommodation as per the itinerary.
  • All relevant government taxes.

Safari Exclusions

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  • Entry visas.
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  • Travel Insurance.
  • Accommodation before/after the trip
  • All premium drinks