This thrilling 5-day journey showcases the best of Northern Tanzania’s renowned safari circuit — from ancient baobabs and vast plains to volcanic craters and shimmering lakes. Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, where elephant herds roam beneath giant baobab trees, followed by the untamed drama of the Serengeti, famed for its big cats and sweeping savannahs.
After thrilling game drives across the Serengeti, you'll journey into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater — one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife arenas. This unique caldera supports an incredible variety of species, including rare black rhinos, lions, and flamingos. Surrounded by steep crater walls, the floor of Ngorongoro is a self-contained world brimming with life.
Conclude your safari with a visit to the lush and underrated gem of Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled between the Rift Valley escarpment and its namesake lake, Manyara offers scenic beauty, tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and forest-dwelling baboons — a perfect finale to your safari.
This perfectly paced route lets you explore four distinct ecosystems, each offering unique wildlife and landscapes. Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned safari traveler, this journey blends popular icons with quieter, more intimate parks for a rich and varied experience.
Ideal for travelers seeking both the iconic and the unexpected, this route offers maximum diversity in minimal time. With smart logistics and deeply varied habitats, you’ll experience big game, birdlife, conservation zones, and unforgettable scenery — all in five action-packed days.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, meet your guide and depart for Tarangire. Enjoy a leisurely drive and afternoon game drive through elephant-filled valleys and under towering baobabs. Overnight stay in or near the park.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and across the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti. Along the way, pass Maasai communities and diverse landscapes. Enjoy a game drive in the Serengeti before settling into your safari camp for the night.
Explore the Serengeti’s diverse regions in search of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, and (seasonal) migration herds. Break for a bush lunch and continue wildlife viewing into the evening. Overnight in central or northern Serengeti.
Depart after breakfast with a morning game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time for sunset views over the ancient caldera. Dinner and overnight at the crater lodge or tented camp.
Start early and descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Spot black rhinos, hippos, lions, and flocks of flamingos. After lunch, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a short scenic safari before heading back to Arusha or the airport for departure.
Want extra days in Serengeti? Prefer a luxury tent or family lodge? Planning to continue to the coast or Zanzibar? Let us know, and we’ll customize this itinerary just for you.
We are honored to be your hosts. Every itinerary we design is crafted with passion, respect for nature, and love for Tanzania. Karibu sana!
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