Mid-range safari

5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

A luxury journey through four parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater — with gourmet bush lunches along the way.

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From $1,300Per person
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5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Experience northern Tanzania in style. This luxury safari visits four very different parks and pairs every day of game viewing with beautiful lodges and our signature bush meals.

From Tarangire’s elephants and Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions to the Serengeti’s endless plains and the Ngorongoro Crater, it’s a complete safari in just five days.

Arusha→Tarangire→Lake Manyara→Serengeti→Ngorongoro→Arusha
Day by day

Your itinerary

Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests — just ask.

Morning pick-up and drive to Tarangire for a full day among its elephant herds and baobabs, with a gourmet picnic lunch in the park.

Overnight Tarangire areaMeals Lunch, Dinner

Game drive in Lake Manyara, beneath the Rift Valley escarpment — look for tree-climbing lions, baboons, flamingos and pelicans. Continue to the Ngorongoro highlands.

Overnight Karatu areaMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive across the highlands and down to the Serengeti, with game viewing all the way to your luxury camp.

Overnight Central SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, then return to the Ngorongoro highlands for a relaxing evening at your crater-rim lodge.

Overnight Ngorongoro rimMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive on the crater floor among lions, rhino, buffalo and flamingos, then drive back to Arusha.

Overnight —Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation

Where you’ll stay

We offer a wide range of accommodation, from comfortable mid-range stays to luxurious, high-end retreats. We confirm your exact lodges when you book, based on availability and your preferences.
Safari tented camp

Tarangire area

1 night · Comfortable lodge or tented camp

Comfortable, characterful lodges and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, good food and friendly service — great value close to the parks.

En-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasGarden or camp views

Karatu area

1 night · Comfortable lodge or tented camp

Comfortable, characterful lodges and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, good food and friendly service — great value close to the parks.

En-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasGarden or camp views

Central Serengeti

1 night · Comfortable lodge or tented camp

Comfortable, characterful lodges and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, good food and friendly service — great value close to the parks.

En-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasGarden or camp views

Ngorongoro rim

1 night · Comfortable lodge or tented camp

Comfortable, characterful lodges and tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, good food and friendly service — great value close to the parks.

En-suite roomsHot showersRestaurantBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasGarden or camp views
Highlights

What you’ll experience

National parks

  • Tarangire National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Wildlife

Elephants, tree-climbing lions, leopards, cheetahs, black rhino, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, flamingos and pelicans.

Experiences

  • Four parks in five days
  • Signature gourmet bush lunches
  • Tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara
  • Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Luxury lodges & tented camps
FAQ

Questions about this safari

How much does the 5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro cost?

It starts from $1,300 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of lodges, so ask us for an exact quote.

What is included in the price?

Ngorongoro Crater service fee, Park entrance and conservation fees, Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver, 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, All game drives as described in the itinerary, Accommodation as per the itinerary, Meals as listed for each day, Bottled drinking water during game drives and Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.

What is not included?

International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel insurance, Tips for your guide and lodge staff, Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses and Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari).

When is the best time for this safari?

All year; Jun–Oct dry season.

Where does the safari start and end?

It starts and ends in Arusha.

Can this safari be changed?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests: add a night, swap a lodge, or combine it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Just ask.

Good to know

What’s included

Included

  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Park entrance and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All game drives as described in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as listed for each day
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for your guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari)
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