5-Days Tanzania Safari (Arusha Start & End)
Overview
This exciting 5-day safari takes you through some of Tanzania’s most famous national parks. Starting and ending in Arusha, you’ll explore the wildlife-rich Serengeti for two days, visit the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy a memorable experience in Tarangire National Park. It’s a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and breathtaking landscapes.
Included/Exclude
- Transport in private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off
- All park entry and conservation fees
- Full-board accommodation during safari
- English-speaking driver/guide
- All game drives
- Bottled water during safari
- Flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Drinks at lodges
- Optional activities
Tour Plan
You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Arusha by your professional safari guide and begin your journey towards Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy en-route game viewing as you enter the park, with chances to spot giraffes, elephants, zebras, and predators along the way.
Dinner and overnight in Central Serengeti.
Accommodation: Bushtops Luxury Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti. This park is famous for its rich wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure. Return to camp in the evening.
Accommodation: Bushtops Luxury Camp
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this natural wildlife haven.
You may spot black rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, and a variety of birdlife. After the game drive, proceed to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park while spotting wildlife such as lions, zebras, giraffes, and more.
In the evening, head to your unique lodge set within nature.
Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before driving back to Arusha. Take in the beautiful landscapes along the way as your safari comes to an end. Drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in Arusha.