5 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania safari adventure on this 5-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari. This carefully crafted journey takes you through three of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, offering an unforgettable combination of spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, and authentic safari experiences.
5 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
Begin your safari at Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park renowned for its lush groundwater forests, diverse birdlife, flamingos, and famous tree-climbing lions. Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where vast open plains support one of the greatest concentrations of wildlife on earth, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
The adventure culminates at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. The crater’s rich ecosystem provides exceptional opportunities to view the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino, within a stunning volcanic caldera.
Throughout the safari, enjoy expertly guided game drives, comfortable accommodations, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s incredible wildlife. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, families, and first-time safari travelers, this tour showcases the very best of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes in just five memorable days.
Safari Highlights: 5 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
- Explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, lush forests, and vibrant birdlife.
- Enjoy extended game drives in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, home to incredible wildlife concentrations.
- Opportunity to spot the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos.
- Witness vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and other plains game.
- Experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and wildlife paradise.
- Descend to the crater floor for exceptional game viewing and chances to see the endangered black rhino.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, crater rim, and Serengeti plains.
- Spot flamingos, hippos, pelicans, and numerous bird species throughout the safari.
- Outstanding wildlife photography and birdwatching opportunities.
- Witness stunning African sunrises and sunsets across Tanzania’s iconic landscapes.
- Stay in comfortable safari lodges or tented camps in prime wildlife-viewing locations.
- Perfect blend of wildlife, scenery, adventure, and authentic safari experiences.
Safari Iteniraries
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro crater for a full afternoon of tracking game with your guide on the crater floor. You will break for your picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. All the big five may be seen. Other species encountered are cheetah, grant’s and Thompson’s gazelle, common zebra, wildbeest and the spotted hyena. Flamingos may also be seen at the Crater Lake.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park
Leave ngorongoro after breakfast for Serengeti via Oldupai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago. Arrive in time for lunch after lunch proceed for afternoon game drive in this unique park to see the many animals.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drive in the Serengeti with a lunch and leisure break at the lodge or campsite in the mid afternoon .The term ‘serengeti’ means endless plains in maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like, leopards, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of the wildebeest and zebras, which occurs between Serengeti and kenya’s maasai mara game reserve. Eagles, Flamingos, duck, geese, vultures are among the birds that can be seen in the park.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Arusha
Early morning game drive later return to your lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast check out with a short game drive en-route off Serengeti National park and drive to Arusha, drop off at your respective hotel or Airport.
Included in the Safari Cost
- Transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser jeep with a pop up roof for easy viewing and photography
- 4 nights’ accommodation in a camp/lodge
- meals on full board basis
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All game drives as per the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Our assistance at any point
Excluded in the Safari Cost
- All International flights
- Personal expenses (e.g laundry, drinks etc)
- Optional activities (Masai village visit, hot air balloon etc.)
- Tips and gratuities