Explore Tanzania’s diverse landscapes on this well-paced 5-day safari covering Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park.
A Tour That Stays With You Forever
Game drives through the iconic parks offer a view of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and black rhinos. Along the way, a visit to the historic Olduvai Gorge adds depth and perspective to your journey through the wild heart of Africa. Comfortable lodges, all meals, and expert guidance are included throughout.
Highlights
- Explore the Serengeti's vast open plains and diverse wildlife.
- Visit the historic Olduvai Gorge on the way to the Serengeti.
- Enjoy a late afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
- See large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park.
- Spot black rhinos in the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.
5 Days Tanzania Tour
Tanzania has a way of getting under your skin. Let’s explore your 5-day Tanzania safari itinerary.
After breakfast, depart from Moshi (Springlands Hotel) for a 4-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a picnic lunch before setting off on a late afternoon game drive, the prime time to spot wildlife.
As you approach from the east, the Rift Valley escarpment rises in the distance, creating a stunning backdrop to the lake. In the groundwater forest, monkeys leap between branches, while elephants seek shade along the escarpment. Other commonly seen animals include zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffalo, and hippos.
Overnight stay at Highview Hotel or similar (full board).
Stay: Highview Hotel
The 3 to 4-hour drive to Serengeti National Park passes through Olduvai Gorge, a famous archaeological site in the eastern Serengeti plains where early human fossils were discovered. This site’s dramatic landscape was shaped by the same tectonic forces that formed the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago.
Overnight stay at Serengeti Wild Camp or similar (full board).
Stay: Serengeti Wild Camp
After breakfast, set out to explore the remote corners of the Serengeti on a half-day game drive. With a picnic lunch beside you, take your time discovering this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the largest concentration of plains game on earth.
Overnight stay at Serengeti Wild Camp or similar (full board).
Stay: Serengeti Wild Camp
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside the crater. This is the best place in Tanzania to spot black rhinos and lion pride, including magnificent black-maned males. The crater also hosts colourful flamingos and a variety of waterbirds. Other wildlife includes leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, antelope species, and small mammals.
Overnight stay at Highview Hotel (bed and breakfast).
Stay: Highview Hotel
Depart from Highview Hotel for a two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. During the dry season, this park becomes a wildlife hotspot, as migratory animals return to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Witness massive herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, elands, and oryx, which remain here until the rains arrive, and they migrate to fresh grazing lands.
Overnight stay at Springlands Hotel (bed and breakfast).
Stay: Springlands Hotel
INCLUDED/EXCLUDED
INCLUDED
- Full board accommodation on safari
- All game drives in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- All park and entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled water – 1 litre per person per day
- Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
- Transfers as specified in the itinerary
EXCLUDED
- International flights and visa fees
- Personal & baggage insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Laundry, beverages, and drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Balloon safaris, canoeing, or special excursions
- Medical and trip cancellation insurance
- Health requirements (malaria area)
- Personal toiletries and items of a personal nature
- Excess baggage charges
Frequently Asked Questions
This itinerary is designed as a balanced private safari covering the four most celebrated parks in Northern Tanzania. Unlike group joining options, this tour can be tailored to your travel dates and pace. It visits all the key ecosystems from alkaline lakes to open savannah and ancient craters.
No minimum group size is required. This safari operates for solo travellers, couples, families, and groups. Contact La Pisada Africa Safaris to confirm pricing based on the number of travellers in your party.
Lake Manyara is famous for its large flocks of flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and its diverse birdlife, with over 400 recorded species. You are also likely to see elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, baboons, and a variety of antelope species.
Absolutely. La Pisada Africa Safaris specialises in tailor-made itineraries. You can add extra nights in the Serengeti, extend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, or combine the safari with a beach escape in Zanzibar.
All game drives are conducted in custom-built 4×4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs for optimal wildlife viewing and photography. The vehicles are well-maintained and equipped with a cool box and charging facilities
