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Overview
5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari
Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
5 Days Tanzania Safari | 5 Days Tarangire & Serengeti Safari | 5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Tour | Best 5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari
Experience the ultimate African safari on this 5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Wildlife Safari, an unforgettable journey through three of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Starting and ending in Arusha, this safari is perfect for travelers seeking exceptional wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African wilderness.
Travel in a customized 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced professional guide as you explore Tanzania's famous Northern Safari Circuit. Witness enormous elephant herds beneath ancient baobab trees in Tarangire, search for the legendary Big Five across the endless plains of the Serengeti, and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders.
If you travel during the right season, you'll also have the opportunity to witness the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles.
Why Choose This 5 Days Tanzania Safari?
This safari combines Tanzania's finest wildlife destinations into one unforgettable adventure, offering incredible game viewing, diverse landscapes, luxury or mid-range accommodation options, and outstanding photographic opportunities.
Safari Highlights
- Explore Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant herds.
- Experience two unforgettable nights in Serengeti National Park.
- Search for Africa's legendary Big Five.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater.
- Opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal).
- Spectacular views of the Great Rift Valley.
- Visit the historic Olduvai Gorge (optional stop).
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Private customized 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Luxury, mid-range, or budget accommodation options.
Destinations You'll Visit
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is famous for its enormous elephant population, giant baobab trees, and the permanent Tarangire River that attracts thousands of animals during the dry season.
Wildlife Highlights
- African Elephants
- Lions
- Leopards
- Cheetahs
- Buffaloes
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeests
- Elands
- Impalas
- Warthogs
- Hyenas
- Greater Kudu
- Over 550 bird species
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations, covering over 14,700 km² of endless savannah plains.
It is home to:
- The Great Wildebeest Migration
- Big Five animals
- Large lion prides
- Cheetahs
- Leopards
- Crocodiles
- Hippos
- Thousands of grazing animals
Few places on Earth rival the Serengeti for wildlife diversity and spectacular game viewing.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
Home to over 25,000 large mammals, the crater offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere on the continent.
Wildlife includes:
- Black Rhino
- African Elephant
- Lion
- Leopard
- Buffalo
- Hippo
- Hyena
- Zebra
- Wildebeest
- Flamingos
- Gazelles
Best Time to Visit
June – October
- Excellent wildlife viewing
- Dry season
- Great Migration river crossings (Northern Serengeti)
- Pleasant weather
January – March
- Wildebeest calving season
- Excellent predator sightings
- Green landscapes
November – May
- Beautiful scenery
- Outstanding birdwatching
- Fewer tourists
- Great photography
Detailed 5 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Ultimate Wild Safaris guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Drive to Tarangire National Park for your first exciting game drive.
Highlights include:
- Giant baobab trees
- Massive elephant herds
- Lions
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Buffaloes
- Warthogs
- Numerous bird species
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari.
Dinner and overnight at your selected safari lodge or tented camp.
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Optional stop at:
- Olduvai Gorge
- Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint
Continue into the endless plains of the Serengeti while enjoying game viewing en route.
Look out for:
- Lions
- Leopards
- Elephants
- Cheetahs
- Hyenas
- Wildebeests
- Zebras
Dinner and overnight at your safari camp in central Serengeti.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the incredible Serengeti National Park.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot:
- Big Five
- Cheetahs hunting
- Large lion prides
- Leopards
- Hippos
- Crocodiles
- Jackals
- Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
Your experienced guide will track wildlife and position you for unforgettable wildlife encounters and photography.
Dinner and overnight at your safari camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend approximately 600 meters into the crater for one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences.
Enjoy a full-day game drive while searching for:
- Black Rhino
- Lions
- Buffaloes
- Elephants
- Hippos
- Flamingos
- Hyenas
- Zebras
- Gazelles
After your crater safari, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Karatu – Arusha
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha.
Depending on your onward travel plans, you'll be transferred to:
- Arusha Hotel
- Arusha Airport
- Kilimanjaro International Airport
This safari can also be seamlessly extended with a Zanzibar Beach Holiday for the perfect safari and beach combination.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Safari Includes
- Airport transfers
- Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Full-board accommodation
- All meals during safari
- Bottled drinking water
- Unlimited game drives
- Government taxes
Safari Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
What to Pack
- Neutral-colored safari clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm fleece or jacket
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera with extra batteries
- Binoculars
- Insect repellent
- Personal medications
Extend Your Safari
This safari can easily be combined with:
- Zanzibar Beach Holiday
- Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Materuni Waterfalls
- Coffee Tour
- Cultural Maasai Village Visit
- Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti
Why Book with Ultimate Wild Safaris?
At Ultimate Wild Safaris, we specialize in creating exceptional East African adventures that combine wildlife, culture, and authentic travel experiences. Our knowledgeable safari guides, comfortable 4×4 vehicles, carefully selected lodges, and personalized service ensure every journey exceeds expectations.
Whether you're visiting Tanzania for your first safari or returning to explore more of Africa's incredible wilderness, our 5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters, spectacular scenery, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Contact Ultimate Wild Safaris today to book your 5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari and experience the best of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit.
Tour Overview
Availability
Nov 18- Mar 17
Duration
5D/4N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- 4 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
- 4 Nights Accommodations
- Accommodations as listed
- Meals as listed
- Ground transportation as listed
- Professional, bilingual guide service as listed
- Excursions and activities as listed
- Serengeti National Park Entrance Fee
- Ngorongoro Crater Entrance Fee
- Departure Transfer
- All National Park and Conservation Area Entrance Fees
- Bottled Water while on Safari
Excluded
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Flight costs (please request a quote)
- Additional excursions during free time
- Tourist Visa
Itenary
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9:00 AM
Travel To Tarangire National Park Game Drive
On this 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safari Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour, depending on the season your game drive will be in either Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara National Park.
Below are your options for the day, depending on the season:
The better part of today is spent on a Game drive in the Tarangire National Park.
The Tarangire National Park is known for its enormous herds of elephants, ancient baobab trees, and having the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti.
During the dry season (June-Sept), animals flock from hundreds of miles to drink from the Tarangire River. Arrive at the Tarangire National Park Safari Lodge in time for dinner. (Best option between June and November)
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The better part of the day is spent on a Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. With any luck you will spot one of the famous tree-climbing lions while you traverse this unique habitat.
Watch for the nearly 400 different species of birds and enjoy the dramatic landscape of the Rift Valley wall. (Best option between December and March)
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8:00 AM
Travel To Serengeti National Park on 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safaris Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour
After breakfast take a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park, a world heritage site, stopping along the way to watch animals you may encounter.
Renowned for its wealth of lions and leopards, the Serengeti is the quintessential safari destination.
Derived from the Maasai word ‘sirinetu’ meaning ‘endless plains’, the Serengeti plays host to more than a million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle during the annual migration.
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9:00 AM
Explore Serengeti National Park on 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safari Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour
Today on your 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safari Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour, you will head back out for a full day of game drives, examining one of the oldest ecosystems on earth.
Little has changed in the Serengeti over the past million or so years, you will still find the renowned plains intermingled with wooded hills, massive termite mounds, rocky kopjes, and acacia tree lined rivers.
Depending on the time of year you will be able to witness the Wildebeest Migration (Dec-July), or an abundance of predators (June-Oct). Settle in for an evening under the vast Serengeti sky at Serengeti Halisi Camp.
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08:00 AM
Travel To Ngorongoro Crater From Serengeti National Park on 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safaris Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour
Take an early morning game drive and return to camp in time for breakfast. Proceed with another game drive until lunch and then head to the Ngorongoro Crater.
You may also opt for a visit en-route to Oldupai Gorge. This site provides evidence of the earliest signs of mankind, showcasing hominid footprints preserved in volcanic rock that date back 3.6 million years.
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09:00 AM
Ngorongoro Crater | Departure on 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safaris Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour
Today on your last day of 5-day 4 Nights Tanzania safaris Tarangire National Park and Serengeti National Park Tour you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a six-hour tour.
As the world’s largest caldera (nearly 100 square miles), Ngorongoro boasts over 20,000 large animals, including Tanzania’s remaining black rhino.
Living along-side the abundance of wildlife you will find 40,000 Maasai pastoralists with their cattle, goats, and sheep.
The conservation gives you a rare look into how people harmoniously lived with nature and wildlife in ancient times. You are dropped off at Arusha, Moshi, or the airport for your onward journey.
Please Note:
1). Both US Dollars and Tanzania Shillings are equally accepted. Most tourist stores and restaurants price items in USD. Therefore, it is not necessary to have Schillings, if travelers bring enough USD.
2) If travelers do bring USD, bring small bills ($20 $10 $5 $1). Old $100 bills are not accepted and vendors are reluctant to accept new ones.
3) Travelers can get Schillings if needed, but there are very few ATMS. Travelers will need to plan ahead with the guide to get cash. It is best to withdraw a large amount at once since there are so few opportunities.
4) Most stores and restaurants will accept major credit cards, however they will charge you a fee (typically
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