5 Days Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater - Manyara NP Safari

About This Safari

5 Days of Wild Beauty Across Northern Tanzania

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.

Tarangire National Park Baobabs
Flamingos at Lake Manyara National Park

Safari Highlights

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.

  • Tarangire's Elephant Kingdom — Encounter majestic herds and ancient baobab forests.
  • Endless Serengeti Plains — Home to big cats, migration herds, and golden savannah sunsets.
  • Ngorongoro Wildlife Crater — Spot lions, rhinos, and flamingos in a lush volcanic amphitheater.
  • Lake Manyara Finale — Tree-climbing lions, forest canopies, and lakeside flamingo flocks.

Why Choose This Route?

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.

  • 4 National Parks — Each with a different character and ecosystem.
  • Seamless Routing — Designed for optimal flow and minimal transit fatigue.
  • Big Five + More — Spot elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, and tree-dwelling predators.
  • Photographic Diversity — Baobabs, crater lakes, wide-open plains, and tropical forests.

5-Day Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Manyara Safari (2025–26)

Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park

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.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti – Scenic Game Viewing

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.

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

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.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight on the Rim

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.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha

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.


Included in This Safari

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4×4 pop-up safari vehicle
  • All park entry fees and conservation permits
  • 4 nights’ full-board accommodation (lodges/camps)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks in the vehicle
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks in the vehicle
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF Flying Doctors)

Not Included

  • International and local flights (unless arranged)
  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)
  • Tips for guides, porters, and camp/lodge staff
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, and optional excursions
  • Hot air balloon safari (optional, available in Serengeti)

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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.

Thank You for Choosing Origin Ventures and Safaris

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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