Overview

Overview

The Best 5 Days Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro is one of the most popular safari itineraries for travelers visiting northern Tanzania. This safari allows visitors to explore three of the most famous wildlife destinations in Africa while enjoying incredible landscapes and wildlife encounters.

This unforgettable safari takes you to:

• Tarangire National Park – known for massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
• Serengeti National Park – one of the most famous wildlife parks in the world and home of the Great Migration.
• Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.

During this safari, visitors may see lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other animals.

Starting from Arusha, this itinerary offers an incredible introduction to Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit.

5 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins with pick-up from your hotel in Arusha.

You will drive to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful park famous for its large elephant population and spectacular baobab trees.

During the game drive, you may encounter:

• Large elephant herds
• Giraffes and zebras
• Wildebeests and antelopes
• Lions and leopards

The Tarangire River attracts many animals, especially during the dry season.

After the game drive, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

Day 2 – Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin the journey toward Serengeti National Park.

The drive passes through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands and offers beautiful views of the Rift Valley landscapes.

Upon entering Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains.

Serengeti wildlife includes:

• Lions and cheetahs
• Elephants and giraffes
• Zebras and wildebeests
• Hyenas and jackals

Depending on the season, visitors may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth.

Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.

Day 3 – Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the incredible wildlife of Serengeti National Park.

Morning and afternoon game drives allow visitors to explore different areas of the park and maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.

Wildlife frequently seen includes:

• Lions hunting on the plains
• Leopards resting in acacia trees
• Cheetahs chasing prey
• Large herds of wildebeests and zebras
• Elephants, giraffes, and buffalo

The Serengeti plains provide some of the best wildlife photography opportunities in Africa.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.

Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti.

Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, driving through spectacular landscapes and Maasai grazing lands.

Arrive at the lodge near the crater rim in the afternoon where you can enjoy stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro.

Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari.

The crater floor hosts a remarkable concentration of wildlife including:

• Black rhinos
• Lions and hyenas
• Buffalo and elephants
• Hippos in freshwater pools
• Flamingos around Lake Magadi

After a picnic lunch inside the crater, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Safari Inclusions

• Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• All national park entrance fees
• Accommodation during safari
• All meals during safari
• Bottled drinking water during game drives

Safari Exclusions

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guides and lodge staff
• Alcoholic drinks and soft beverages

Why Choose the Best 5 Days Tanzania Safari?

Visit Three World-Famous Parks

This safari includes Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, offering diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Excellent Big Five Opportunities

Visitors have great chances of seeing lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

Balanced Safari Experience

With two nights in Serengeti, travelers enjoy more time exploring the park and spotting wildlife.

Perfect Introduction to Tanzania Safaris

This itinerary is ideal for first-time safari travelers looking for a complete wildlife experience.

Best Time for This Safari

The Best 5 Days Tanzania Safari can be enjoyed year-round.

June – October (Dry Season)
Best wildlife viewing as animals gather near water sources.

January – March
Great time to see wildebeest calving in Serengeti.

Book the Best 5 Days Tanzania Safari

The Best 5 Days Tanzania Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro is one of the most rewarding wildlife adventures in East Africa. From the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire to the predator-rich Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers unforgettable wildlife experiences.

Contact us today to plan your Tanzania safari for 2026, 2027, or 2028 and discover the incredible wildlife of northern Tanzania.