5-Day Tanzania Safari – Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Experience Tanzania’s wildlife wonders on this classic 5-day safari through the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, two of Africa’s most legendary safari destinations. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking intimate wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and cultural immersion with the Maasai people.

5-Day Tanzania Safari Highlights

Here are the Safari Highlights for your 5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater:

  • Explore Two of Tanzania’s Top Safari Destinations
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (Seasonal)
  • Big Five Game Viewing
  • Scenic Game Drives with Expert Guides
  • Cultural Encounter with the Maasai People
  • Ngorongoro Crater: A Natural Wildlife Haven
  • Luxury Lodge Stays in Stunning Locations
  • Perfect for Wildlife Photography

 

Detailed Itinerary of the 5-Day Tanzania Safari (Day by Day)

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    Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

    Your driver-guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to your overnight accommodation in Arusha. You can relax and rest or explore the city on your own.

    Lodge suggestion: Mount Meru Hotel

    Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. You will have a game drive en route to your lodge and then another one in the late afternoon. You will see a wide range of wildlife, such as lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.

    Lodge suggestion: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

    Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

    Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, with a packed lunch. This is your chance to witness the magnificent wildebeest migration, where over a million wildebeest and zebras move through the park. You will also have the opportunity to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action.

    Lodge suggestion: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

    Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, you can visit a Masai village to learn about their culture and way of life. Once you arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will have a game drive en route to your lodge.

    Lodge suggestion: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

    Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Departure

    After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, and buffaloes. You will eat lunch in the crater and return to the rim in the afternoon. After the game drive, you will drive back to Arusha for your flight back home.

    Lodge suggestion: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge