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5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari

A balanced northern circuit safari across four signature parks.

5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara Moderate
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Included at a glance

Private 4x4 safari vehicle • Professional safari guide • Park fees and conservation fees

Duration 5 Days
Route Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara
Stay style Mid-range lodges and tented camp
Vehicle Private 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser

Trip overview

What this safari feels like

5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari overview

Experience the beauty of Tanzania on an unforgettable 5-day safari with Tanview Safaris. Journey through Tarangire’s peaceful valleys filled with elephant herds, traverse the vast plains of the Serengeti where wildlife roams freely, and explore the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders. Conclude your adventure in the lush forests of Lake Manyara, home to tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. Travel comfortably in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a dedicated professional guide, and enjoy warm hospitality at carefully selected lodges and camps throughout your safari.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara safari route image

Private itinerary

5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari

Plan the 5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari with Tanview Safaris, covering Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, private guiding, lodge choices, route pacing, park fees, and transfers.

Best fit

This 5-day itinerary suits travelers who want a clear safari route with enough time in the parks.

Route focus

The planning focus is Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, private guiding, game-drive timing, lodge choice, park fees, and smooth transfers.

Next step

Share your month, group size, comfort level, and flight plan so Tanview can match the route to season and budget.

Why this itinerary works

5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari is strongest when the route is planned around real travel flow, not only a list of stops. Tanview Safaris checks drive times, park timing, lodge location, and the order of activities so each day feels useful and comfortable.

The main route value is Tanview plans the route around season, drive distance, wildlife priorities, lodge availability, and the right balance between comfort and budget. This helps travelers compare the package against shorter, longer, luxury, mid-range, and private safari alternatives without losing sight of the actual experience on the ground.

Best timing depends on your wildlife interests, budget, and route style. June to October is excellent for classic dry-season safaris, while January to March is strong for Ndutu calving and quieter green-season travel.

Planning questions

Can this safari start from Arusha or Zanzibar?

Yes. The route can be adjusted for Arusha, Kilimanjaro airport, Dar es Salaam, or Zanzibar depending on flights and total trip length.

Can the lodge level be changed?

Yes. The same route can usually be planned as mid-range, comfort, or luxury by changing lodges and transfer style.

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Detailed itinerary

1 Day

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day highlights Pickup from your lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunches. The park is…
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not 2 hrs Full details
Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Pickup from your lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunches. The park is known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and scenic river valleys. Look out for zebras, graceful antelopes, and other wildlife as you enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Your guide will share interesting insights about the park’s unique ecosystems and wildlife. After an exciting game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay. This stage is also planned with careful attention to walking rhythm, altitude awareness, hydration, rest stops, and communication with the mountain crew. Your guide keeps the pace steady and explains how the terrain, weather, and overnight elevation affect the following day. Accommodation is planned at Marera Valley Lodge. Meals for the day are listed as Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not. Expected movement or activity timing: 2 hrs. Before the next day begins, there is time to ask questions, confirm the plan, and settle into the route with confidence.

Accommodation

Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not Transfer: 2 hrs Location: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
2 Day

3: Serengeti National Park

3: Serengeti National Park

Day highlights After breakfast, you will drive to the Serengeti National Park, enjoying a game drive along the…
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3: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to the Serengeti National Park, enjoying a game drive along the way. Stop for lunch at a scenic spot inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive, where you may see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests. On the following day, you will spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti. Your guide will assist you in tracking wildlife and share interesting insights about animal behavior, their habitats, and the famous Great Migration. The sunsets in the Serengeti are truly breathtaking, with endless golden plains and silhouetted wildlife creating perfect opportunities for memorable photographs.

Accommodation

Serengeti Classic View Camp
Meal Plan: All meals Transfer: Scenic transfer Location: 3: Serengeti National Park
3 Day

Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu

Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu

Day highlights After breakfast, you will leave the Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunches. You…
All meals Full day game drives Full details
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu

After breakfast, you will leave the Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater with packed lunches. You will have a half-day game drive inside the crater, which is the world’s largest unbroken caldera and home to about 30,000 animals year-round. During the game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, zebras, and many other animals. The crater is also rich in birds, including flamingos and eagles. The scenery is stunning, with high crater walls, wide open plains, and sparkling waterholes, offering excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. After the half-day game drive, you will drive to Karatu for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at your lodge.

Accommodation

Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals Transfer: Full day game drives Location: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu
4 Day

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Day highlights After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with packed lunches. The…
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not Drive plus game viewing Full details
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with packed lunches. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, large baboon troops, and lush forest landscapes. After your game drive, you will be transferred back to Arusha, where our services conclude. This stage is also planned with careful attention to walking rhythm, altitude awareness, hydration, rest stops, and communication with the mountain crew. Your guide keeps the pace steady and explains how the terrain, weather, and overnight elevation affect the following day. Accommodation is planned at None. Meals for the day are listed as Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not. Expected movement or activity timing: Drive plus game viewing. Before the next day begins, there is time to ask questions, confirm the plan, and settle into the route with confidence.

Accommodation

None
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not Transfer: Drive plus game viewing Location: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

What is covered

Included and excluded

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional safari guide
  • Park fees and conservation fees
  • Accommodation and meals as stated
  • Daily mineral water

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses
  • Premium drinks

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What makes this package popular?

It covers Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara in one efficient northern circuit route.

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