5 Days / 4 Nights Tanzania Classic Wildlife Safari - Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Tarangire National Park

Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Tarangire National Park

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5 Days / 4 Nights Tanzania Classic Wildlife Safari

Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Duration5 Days

Best ForPerfect for couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and first-time visitors to Tanzania seeking a short yet comprehensive safari. This itinerary offers the perfect combination of Tanzania's most famous parks, exceptional wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable safari experiences.

DifficultyEasy

Rating4.9 / 5

Transport4x4 Safari Vehicle

Experience the very best of Tanzania on this unforgettable 5-day safari through four of the country's most celebrated wildlife destinations. From the lush forests of Lake Manyara National Park and the endless plains of the Serengeti, to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the iconic baobab landscapes of Tarangire National Park, this journey showcases Tanzania's incredible diversity of wildlife and scenery. Travel in a private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with an experienced safari guide, enjoy thrilling game drives, stay in carefully selected safari lodges or camps, and create unforgettable memories while searching for the Big Five and witnessing some of Africa's most spectacular landscapes.

Safari Highlights

Transport in 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Professional English-speaking safari guide

Explore four of Tanzania's most iconic national parks

Search for the Big Five

Itinerary Overview

07:30 AM – Pick up from your hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport after an early arrival.

After a safari briefing, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment.

10:00 AM – Enter Lake Manyara National Park

Begin your first exciting game drive through lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the shores of the alkaline lake.

Wildlife commonly seen includes:

Tree-climbing lions

African elephants

Buffaloes

Hippos

Baboons

Blue monkeys

Giraffes

Zebras

Flamingos (seasonal)

Pelicans and over 400 bird species

01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch

Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site overlooking the park.

02:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive

Continue exploring different habitats while your guide searches for wildlife and shares fascinating insights about the ecosystem.

05:30 PM

Drive to your lodge in Karatu.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Stay: Not specified

Included & Excluded

Included in the safari

Airport and hotel transfers

Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Professional English-speaking safari guide

4 nights' accommodation

Full-board meals during the safari

Unlimited game drives

Bottled drinking water throughout the safari

Government taxes and levies

Planned separately

Park and conservation fees

International and domestic flights

Tanzania visa fees

Travel and medical insurance

Optional hot air balloon safari in Serengeti

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Personal expenses

Tips and gratuitie

Recommended Accommodation

Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

Lodge arranged as part of the safari itinerary.

Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Tarangire National Park Travel Notes

Best time to travelThe team will confirm the best routing for your travel dates.

Wildlife focusTransport in 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, Professional English-speaking safari guide, Explore four of Tanzania's most iconic national parks

Best forPerfect for couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, wildlife enthusiasts, and first-time visitors to Tanzania seeking a short yet comprehensive safari. This itinerary offers the perfect combination of Tanzania's most famous parks, exceptional wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable safari experiences.

Your safari advisor will confirm route timing, park entry flow, pickup details, and accommodation notes before travel.

Guest Reviews

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