Ultimate 5 Days Tanzania Safari

Tour Summary

The Ultimate 5 Days Tanzania Safari provides an immersive experience of Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife. This itinerary includes visits to Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Each destination offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities via Ultimate 5 Days Tanzania Safari, from massive elephant herds to the thrilling search for the Big Five. This well-balanced safari combines comfortable accommodations with exciting Ultimate 5 Days Tanzania Safari game drives, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.

Day by day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Activities: Airport pick-up, transfer to hotel
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be greeted by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Take the time to rest and refresh after your journey. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel and go over your safari itinerary with your guide.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Activities: Full-day game drive in Tarangire
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour drive from Arusha. Renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular baobab trees, Tarangire is a haven for wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day game drive where you can observe elephants, giraffes, zebras, and various antelope species. Keep your eyes peeled for predators like lions and leopards as well. A picnic lunch will be provided within the park, allowing you to take in the sights and sounds of nature.

In the evening, return to your mid-range lodge near Tarangire for dinner and a restful night.

Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater

Activities: Morning game drive in Tarangire, transfer to Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire National Park. Take in the unique landscapes and wildlife one last time before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The journey to Ngorongoro takes approximately two hours. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for an afternoon of game viewing. The crater is famous for its rich wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the critically endangered black rhino.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the crater before continuing your exploration. After a day of adventure, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge on the rim for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

Activities: Transfer to Serengeti, afternoon game drive
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, with a scenic drive that takes around four hours. Enjoy the breathtaking views as you enter the Serengeti, renowned for its vast plains and abundant wildlife.

Upon arrival, have a picnic lunch and then set out for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains in search of fresh grazing. Look for lions, cheetahs, and other predators that follow the herds.

After a thrilling day of wildlife viewing, return to your mid-range lodge in the Serengeti for dinner and a peaceful night.

Day 5: Serengeti – Arusha

Activities: Morning game drive in Serengeti, transfer back to Arusha
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

On your final day, rise early for a last morning game drive in the Serengeti. This early start offers the chance to see the wildlife waking up, providing great opportunities for photos and last-minute sightings.

After your game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast, check out, and then begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, you may have time for lunch along the way or visit a local market for souvenirs.

Arrive in Arusha, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your memorable 5-day safari experience.