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Day 1 · Manyara or Tarangire
- Drive from Arusha with picnic lunch and an afternoon game drive.
- Choose Lake Manyara for birdlife or Tarangire for elephants.
- Overnight near Manyara or Tarangire.
Five days of northern icons
5-Day Tanzania SafariIconic Wildlife Adventure
Tarangire or Manyara, Serengeti, and a Ngorongoro crater finale.
Key parks: Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater
Quick summary
- Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
- Safari style: Classic Wildlife
- Best for: First-time safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Best months: Jun to Oct for dry season; Dec to Feb for calving
- Group size: Private, 2 to 6 guests (custom groups on request)
- Accommodation: Lodges and tented camps
- Pricing: From $2,738 per person
Itinerary
Day by day
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Day 2 · Travel to Serengeti
- Drive toward Serengeti with wildlife stops en route.
- Afternoon game drive after arrival.
- Overnight in Serengeti camp or lodge.
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Day 3 · Full-day Serengeti
- Full-day game drives across central Serengeti.
- Track big cats and migration herds when in season.
- Overnight in Serengeti camp or lodge.
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Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater
- Drive to Ngorongoro and descend into the crater.
- Game drive for Big Five sightings and dense wildlife.
- Overnight near the crater rim or Karatu.
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Day 5 · Return to Arusha
- Optional short walk or village stop if timing allows.
- Drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.
- Trip ends after arrival.
Includes
- All accommodations per itinerary.
- All meals per itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded).
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide.
- Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof and guaranteed window seating.
- Safari vehicles include inverter, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water.
- National Park gate fees, park commission, and government taxes (based on current rates).
Excludes
- International and domestic flights.
- Meals not listed.
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Optional tours.
- Single room supplement.
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet, etc.).
Seasonal guidance
Best time
June to October for dry season game viewing.
Shoulder months
January to February and November for lighter crowds.
Weather notes
Long rains March to May can slow some road travel.
Trust signals
Review snippet
“The itinerary was well planned, and we never felt rushed.”
Herbert · SafariBookings
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