5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Tarangire / Lake Manyara National Park

Your journey begins in the morning as you are picked up from your hotel or Kilimanjaro/Arusha airport. The drive to Tarangire National Park introduces you to the heart of Tanzania’s savannah landscapes. As you enter the park, you will be amazed by ancient baobab trees, lush grasslands, and the Tarangire River, a vital water source attracting vast herds of elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes. During your afternoon game drive, keep your eyes open for leopards resting in the trees and the famous tree-climbing lions, a spectacle unique to this park. As the sun sets over the golden plains, settle into your lodge surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Overnight: Eileens Tree Lodge

Day 2: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your adventure continues with a scenic drive into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, whose name means “endless plains.” This iconic park is home to vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, along with predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The landscapes are ever-changing—rolling grasslands, dotted with acacia trees, offering perfect safari photography opportunities. Arriving at your lodge in the heart of the Serengeti, you can reflect on the day while listening to the calls of distant wildlife.

Overnight: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

Day 3: Serengeti Full-Day Safari & Optional Hot Air Balloon

Wake up to a crisp morning in the Serengeti, ready for a full day of game drives. Travel deeper into the plains in search of the elusive big cats, massive elephant herds, and a myriad of antelope species. A picnic lunch in the park allows you to pause and take in the sweeping views of the Serengeti landscape. For an unforgettable perspective, you can opt for a hot air balloon safari at sunrise, gliding silently over the plains while spotting wildlife from above—a photographer’s dream. As the day ends, watch the sun cast golden light across the endless horizon.

Overnight: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp

Day 4: Serengeti Morning Safari & Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Begin your morning with a final game drive in the Serengeti to catch any wildlife you might have missed. Afterwards, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a unique UNESCO World Heritage site. Arriving at the crater rim, take in panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. The fertile crater floor provides sanctuary to elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and rhinos, creating one of the most spectacular wildlife viewing experiences in the world.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration & Return to Arusha

Wake early for a guided descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the morning exploring this incredible ecosystem, spotting hippos in crater lakes, lions lazing under acacia trees, and rhinos grazing in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater while absorbing the magnificent scenery. In the afternoon, take a short game drive on your way out and transfer back to Arusha, concluding your safari with memories of Africa’s wild heart.