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5-Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

5 days · 4 nightsTarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

Five days across four of Tanzania's great parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Get close to magnificent wildlife, photograph unforgettable scenery and rest in hand-picked lodges each night. Your private trip includes a professional guide, all meals, and a 4x4 with charging points, binoculars, drinking water and snacks.

Highlights

  • Four national parks in one trip
  • Tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara
  • A night inside the Serengeti
  • The Ngorongoro Crater to finish

Day by day

  1. Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    After an early breakfast we set off for Tarangire National Park for a day of game drives, then drive to Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner.

    About Tarangire National Park → Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
  2. Day 2Lake Manyara National Park

    After breakfast we head to Lake Manyara with a packed lunch. Look for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, and the baboon families that greet you at the gate.

    About Lake Manyara National Park → Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
  3. Day 3Into the Serengeti

    After breakfast we drive into the Serengeti, game-driving on the way and stopping for lunch inside the park. We continue in the afternoon before reaching camp.

    About Serengeti National Park → Overnight: Camp inside the Serengeti
  4. Day 4Serengeti to Karatu

    Wake early for a magical morning game drive in the Serengeti, then leave in the afternoon for Karatu, near the Ngorongoro Crater.

    About Serengeti National Park → Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
  5. Day 5Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha

    After breakfast we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive, then drive to Arusha in the late afternoon for your overnight stay before your flight home.

    About Ngorongoro Crater → Overnight: End of safari

Included

  • Airport pick-up, drop-off and all transfers in the itinerary
  • Private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • Game drives as listed in the itinerary
  • Mineral water and juice during game drives

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Drinks at the lodges
  • Excursions not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items and toiletries

Where you stay

  • Lodge in Karatu
  • Camp inside the Serengeti

Lodges can be upgraded or changed to suit your budget — just ask.

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