5-Day Private Tanzania : Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
Discover the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this 5-day private safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. This adventure is designed for travelers who want to experience diverse landscapes and excellent wildlife viewing in a short time. Enjoy close encounters with elephants in Tarangire, vast plains and predators in Serengeti, the incredible wildlife concentration of Ngorongoro Crater, and the beautiful scenery and birdlife of Lake Manyara. With a private safari vehicle and professional guide, you can enjoy a comfortable and flexible journey at your own pace.
Day 1: Moshi/Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Moshi or Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Begin your game drive among giant baobab trees and seasonal wetlands, looking for large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, lions, and numerous bird species. Continue to your accommodation after an exciting day of wildlife viewing.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive before heading toward Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter Serengeti and begin your game drive across the famous endless plains. Watch for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and cheetahs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring Serengeti with your private guide. Enjoy extensive game drives in areas known for abundant wildlife. Depending on the season and animal movements, you may encounter large wildebeest and zebra herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, and many other species. Return to your accommodation after a rewarding day in the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel toward Ngorongoro. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. Explore the grasslands, forests, and wetlands while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and, with luck, black rhinos. After the crater tour, ascend and continue to your accommodation in the Karatu area.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Moshi/Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. Explore the park’s forests, open plains, and lakeshore, where you may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, monkeys, hippos, and colorful birdlife. Enjoy a final wildlife experience before departing for Moshi or Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions
The package includes private safari transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle, professional safari guide, park and conservation fees, game drives, accommodation, meals as indicated, and drinking water during the safari.
Exclusions
International flights, Tanzania visa, travel insuranc