5-Day Tanzania Shared Wildlife Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater with Lake manyara.

Overview

Discover the incredible wildlife of northern Tanzania on a memorable 5 days, 4 nights shared safari. Explore Tarangire National Park, enjoy extensive game drives across the Serengeti plains, discover the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater, and visit the scenic Lake Manyara National Park. Travel with fellow adventurers in a shared 4x4 safari vehicle, accompanied by a professional driver guide, while experiencing Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes and remarkable wildlife.

Children are up to 2.

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

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   Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup in Arusha. Meet your driver guide and fellow travelers before heading to Tarangire National Park.

   • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside.
   • Explore the park's baobab dotted landscapes and acacia woodlands.
   • Search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and lions.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site.
   • Continue your afternoon game drive before traveling to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

   Main destination

   Tarangire National Park

   Overnight

   Karatu,seronera and ngorongoroCamping

   Meals included

   Dinner, Lunch

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

2. 2
   

   Day 2

   Karatu – Serengeti National Park

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   After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoying the changing landscapes on the way.

   • Enter the Serengeti and begin exploring its vast savannah plains.
   • Look for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.
   • Discover rocky kopjes and open grasslands where predators and grazing animals can often be found.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive.
   • Continue wildlife viewing in the afternoon before arriving at your camp or lodge.

   Main destination

   Central serengeti

   Overnight

   Karatu,seronera and ngorongoroCamping

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

3. 3
   

   Day 3

   Full day Serengeti National Park

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   Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, giving you more time to discover its wildlife and spectacular landscapes.

   • Begin with an early morning game drive when many animals are active.
   • Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators.
   • Observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area.
   • Continue exploring different areas of the park based on wildlife movements and your guide's knowledge.
   • Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

   Main destination

   Central serengeti

   Overnight

   Karatu,seronera and ngorongoroCamping

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

4. 4
   

   Day 4

   Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

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   After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife viewing experience.

   • Enjoy breathtaking views of the crater's steep walls and diverse habitats.
   • Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
   • Explore the crater floor's grasslands, wetlands, and woodland areas.
   • Stop for a picnic lunch at an authorized site.
   • Continue your game drive before ascending the crater walls.
   • Travel to Karatu for dinner and overnight accommodation.

   Main destination

   Ngorongoro crater

   Overnight

   Karatu,seronera and ngorongoroCamping

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

5. 5
   

   Day 5

   Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

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   After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its groundwater forest, birdlife, and beautiful scenery along the Great Rift Valley.

   • Enjoy a game drive through lush forest habitats where you may spot baboons and blue monkeys.
   • Search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and other wildlife.
   • Look for tree climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed.
   • Observe flamingos and other waterbirds when seasonal conditions are suitable.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch during your visit.
   • In the afternoon, return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening depending on road conditions.

   Main destination

   Lake manyara national park

   Meals included

   Lunch, Breakfast

   Drinks

   Non-alcoholic drinks included

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts and ends in Arusha.
• Fly to and from Arusha Airport (ARK).
• The operator can help you choose international flights, which you book yourself.
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
• Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Arrival: Arrive in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) before the safari departure date whenever possible. Consider booking a hotel night in Arusha before the tour, and confirm your pickup point and time in advance. Departure: The safari ends in Arusha on Day 5, usually in the late afternoon or evening. We recommend booking onward flights for the following day to allow sufficient time for transfers and unexpected delays.

1. 1Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu, Tarangire National Park
2. 2Karatu – Serengeti National Park, Central serengeti
3. 3Full day Serengeti National Park, Central serengeti
4. 4Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu, Ngorongoro crater
5. 5Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha, Lake manyara national park

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