5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater
   • Duration
   • 5-day
   • Tour Type
   • Joining Groups, Lodge Safaris
   • Places Visited
   • Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater
   • Transport
   • Private 4×4 Safari Vehicle
   • Free Cancellation
   • Cancel up to 30 days before
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   Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

   • Drive through the “Land of Giants” as you head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
   • You will travel across endless golden savannah landscapes that stretch along the Tarangire River. Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch at a scenic riverside site. This area attracts large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
   • While enjoying your lunch, be mindful of playful monkeys who are known to snatch unattended food.
   • In the late afternoon, continue with game viewing before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
   • Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
   • Accommodation:Suricata Boma Lodge – Mid-range lodge (1–2 hours from Tarangire NP)
   • Meals & Drinks:Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
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   Day 2: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

   • After an early breakfast, depart across the Great Rift Valley floor, ascend the escarpment, and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
   • Enjoy breathtaking scenery along the way before arriving in Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive that continues until sunset. Lunch will be taken at a scenic picnic site, likely Naabi Hill Gate.
   • You may also visit a Maasai village (optional), where you can experience traditional dances, culture, and learn about their heritage. Souvenir shopping is also available at local Maasai markets.
   • Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
   • Accommodation:Ang’ata Serengeti Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
   • Meals & Drinks:All meals includedAll drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
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   Day 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

   • Begin your day with an early breakfast followed by a sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains—one of the best times to spot predators such as lions and leopards in action.
   • The golden sunrise over the savannah offers a truly unforgettable experience. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue exploring the vast plains before departing toward the Ngorongoro Highlands.
   • Arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
   • Accommodation:Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp – Mid-range tented bush camp OR Farm of Dreams (Near Ngorongoro gate)
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   Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

   • After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems.
   • The crater floor offers one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, making it ideal for spotting the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. The 600–650 meter-high crater walls create a natural enclosure filled with diverse wildlife.
   • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before continuing your game drive and ascending the crater in the afternoon.
   • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
   • Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
   • Accommodation:Suricata Boma Lodge – Mid-range lodge (near Ngorongoro Crater)
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   Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

   • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem known for its diverse birdlife and stunning landscapes.
   • Enjoy a short visit to a local market before entering the park for a photographic game drive. Lake Manyara is famous for its large flocks of flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and rich biodiversity, making it a paradise for photographers and bird lovers.
   • After the game drive, return to Arusha where your safari concludes.
   • Safari Season Overview – Lake Manyara
   • Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
   • Meals & Drinks:Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
   • All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
   • $1,892/pp
   • $1,688/pp
   • BEST VALUE
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   • All Park entrances & taxes
   • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
   • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
   • Transfer to & from the airport
   • Accommodation during safari
   • A professional driver/guide
   • All Taxes/VAT
   • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
   • Tips for guides, driver & cook
   • International and domestic flights
   • Additional accomodation before and at the end of the tour
   • Tanzania Visa fee
   • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
   • Balloons in Serengeti ($600 per person )
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • Sarah & James T.
   • United Kingdom · Feb 2025
   • ★★★★★
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • Marco & Lucia B.
   • Italy · Jan 2025
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • David & Carol M.
   • United States · Mar 2025
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
   • Lars & Ingrid H.
   • Sweden · Mar 2025
   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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   • $1,688/person
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   • per person · 5-day · all-inclusive
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   • Pangani Street, Arusha Tanzania – East Africa
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