5 Days Tanzania Safari: On this 5 Days Tanzania Safari you will visit Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, these two safari destinations are the most popular wildlife safari destinations in Africa and home to a huge concentration of wildlife including the Big Five – lion, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos and elephants.
This 5 Days Tanzania Safari starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha City of Tanzania.
Highlights of 5 Days Tanzania Safari
- Day 1: Pick up, Ngorongoro Crater Drive
- Day 2: Drive to Serengeti National Park, Game Drive in Seronera Area
- Day 3: Full day in Serengeti National Park (Northern Region)
- Day 4: Another Full Day Game Drive in Mara River Area
- Day 5: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 5 Days Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Pick up, Ngorongoro Crater Drive
You will be warmly welcomed by our guide on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Park and after a short briefing, you will embark on a journey to Ngorongoro Conservation where you will enjoy wildlife viewing experience.
You will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater where you will have a game drive in search for wildlife species like lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, hyenas, jackals, zebras and hippos among others. Also you will see several attractions such as Lake Magadi where you will see a variety of birds such as flamingoes as well as other wildlife species grazing in the nearby plains.
Your guide will meet you at the Kilimanjaro Airport upon your arrival (morning hours), or hotel of stay in Arusha, and you will start your safari to the Ngorongoro conservation area where you will enjoy wildlife viewing experiences. You will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater where you will search for wildlife species like lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, hyenas, jackals, hippos, zebras, herds of wildebeests. Head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation option: Hhando Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Drive to Serengeti National Park, Game Drive in Seronera Area
After breakfast at the lodge, you shall transfer to Serengeti National Park for a game viewing experience. You will engage in a game drive around the savannah plains and look out for wildlife species such as wildebeests, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes among others. Head to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Robin’s Safari Camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full day in Serengeti National Park (Northern Region)
After an early breakfast, you will enjoy full day to explore Serengeti National Park on a game drive while looking for wildlife such as giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, lions, leopards, elands, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, cheetahs among others. Have a chance to witness the Mara River Crossing.
You can also enjoy lunch in the wilderness and later engage in another game drive while searching for wildlife like elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes among others. Your guide will take you back to the lodge later. Dinner and night at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mara River Camp by Tanzania Bush Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Another Full Day Game Drive in Mara River Area
After breakfast at the camp, enjoy another game viewing experience in the Mara River Area for a chance to witness the Mara River Crossing. Lookout for the predator action as well. Dinner and overnight stay as above.
Optional Activity: Hot air balloon at 599$ per person
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Departure
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast, and with a packed lunch box, check out and proceed on a transfer to Arusha, all while enjoying amazing game viewing en-route throughout the Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater. You shall be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha or at the airport for your flight back home.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of 5 Days Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Migration Safari
Price includes
- All day game drives as per itinerary
- Accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Private 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- Crater fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government Taxes
Price excludes
- Flights
- Items of personal nature( laundry, beverages, etc)
- Any hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary