5 Days (Mid-Range) Safari Tanzania
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5 Days (Mid-Range) Safari Tanzania
Find an unforgettable 5-Days Mid-Range Safari Tanzania through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks—Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the Big Five, vast savannahs, and ancient landscapes teeming with life. Perfect for those seeking adventure, culture, and close-up wildlife encounters, this journey blends comfort with authentic experiences. With our expert guides and carefully selected lodges, every moment is crafted to leave you in awe. This 5-Days Tanzania Safari is the ultimate adventure for wildlife lovers, photographers, and first-time explorers. Book your Tanzania Safari today!
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Arusha – Tarangire
Your private guide will be at your accommodation early in the morning. Your safari adventure begins after breakfast with a warm welcome and trip briefing from our representative. From Arusha, go on a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park—famous for its ancient baobabs, sweeping savannahs, and impressive elephant herds.
Along the way, soak in views of traditional Maasai villages and pastoral landscapes dotted with cattle. Upon entering the park, enjoy your first game drive, where you might spot tree-climbing pythons, graceful giraffes, and big cats like lions and cheetahs. Break midday for a picnic lunch, then continue your wildlife exploration. Conclude the day by heading to your lodge accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge/ Tarangire Safari Lodge/ Tarangire Simba Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
Tarangire – Lake Manyara
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park’s varied ecosystems—from underground water forests to open grasslands—create a haven for wildlife.
Today’s game drive offers opportunities to witness the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, troops of playful baboons, and flocks of flamingos along the lake’s edge. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled by over 400 species recorded here. After a full day of wildlife exploration, return to your lodge for a peaceful night under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
- Accommodation: Farm of Dreams/ Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge/Farm House Valley
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
Lake Manyara – Serengeti
Today, journey into the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife kingdom—the Serengeti. After breakfast, drive through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a chance to glimpse the iconic crater rim.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch en route and, if time allows, stop in the Ndutu region—especially rewarding during migration season. As you enter the Serengeti plains, the vast horizon and wildlife-rich landscapes begin to unfold. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before continuing your game drive toward your camp or lodge, arriving in the evening.
- Accommodation: Embalakai Camp/Zawadi Camp/ Land of Nature Camp/Serengeti Heritage/ Mbuzi Mawe Serena
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Start your day with breakfast before heading out on an early morning game drive from around 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a packed lunch to keep you energized. Later, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way. Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Farm of Dreams/ Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge/Farm House Valley
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Start early to catch the sunrise over the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, then descend into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a high concentration of wildlife, including all of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—in one place.
Explore lush forests, shimmering soda lakes, and open plains before pausing for a hot picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the afternoon, start your scenic drive back to Arusha, carrying with your unforgettable memories of your remarkable Tanzania Safari.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park, with the national park rules and guidelines
01 5 Days Tanzania Safari
Arusha – Tarangire
Morning Pick-up in Arusha
Your journey begins in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania. After breakfast, your guide picks you up and briefs you on the adventure ahead. Expect fresh air, friendly smiles, and incredible landscapes as you drive toward Tarangire.
Game Drive in Tarangire
Tarangire National Park is famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Upon arrival, you begin your game drive across the golden savannah, exploring the park’s rich wildlife.
Wildlife to Expect
You can spot:
Elephants in large groups
Lions resting under trees
Giraffes strolling gracefully
Zebras, wildebeests, and buffalos
More than 500 species of birds
Dinner and overnight stay at a mid-range lodge near Tarangire.
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Tarangire – Lake Manyara
Scenic Drive Across the Rift Valley
After breakfast, you depart for Lake Manyara—an incredibly scenic journey along the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Explore Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara is known for its lush forests, pink flamingos, and peaceful lake views. You’ll drive through diverse habitats such as groundwater forests, grassy plains, and acacia woodlands.
Birdlife and Tree-Climbing Lions
You may spot:
Flamingos along the lake shore
Hippos in the water
Tree-climbing lions
Blue monkeys and baboons
Colorful bird species
Relax at your mid-range accommodation in Karatu or near Manyara.
03 5 Days Tanzania Safari
Lake Manyara – Serengeti
Drive Through the Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, the journey continues toward Serengeti. You’ll pass through Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with stunning views and Maasai herders grazing their cattle.
Afternoon Game Drive in Serengeti
Once you enter Serengeti, the wildlife experience intensifies. Endless plains, roaming animals, and dramatic scenery make this park unforgettable.
The Magical Serengeti Plains
Expect to see:
Lions, leopards, cheetahs
Gazelles and countless wildebeests
Hyenas and jackals
Endless savannah landscapes
Enjoy dinner and overnight at a mid-range Serengeti camp.
04 5 Days Tanzania Safari
Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Sunrise Game Drive in Serengeti
Start your day early to catch predators in action. Sunrise in the Serengeti is magical—golden light, fresh air, and wildlife everywhere.
Journey Toward Ngorongoro
After your morning drive, you head toward Ngorongoro with game viewing en route.
Optional Maasai Cultural Visit
On the way, you may visit a traditional Maasai village to experience their culture, dance, and traditions.
Overnight at a mid-range lodge on the crater rim.
05 5 Days Tanzania Safari
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend into the Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 25,000 animals. You descend 600 meters into this natural wonder for an unforgettable game drive.
The Big Five Experience
In the crater, you may spot:
Lions
Black rhinos
Buffalos
Elephants
Leopards
The crater floor also hosts hippos, flamingos, zebras, and hyenas.
Return to Arusha
After lunch, you drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your 5-day Tanzania safari adventure.
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