5 Days Tanzania Big 5 Tour – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
This 5-day safari takes you deep into Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks, combining breathtaking wildlife encounters, diverse landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences. From elephants under ancient baobabs in Tarangire, endless Serengeti plains, the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, to the lush beauty of Lake Manyara, this itinerary is designed for adventure and discovery.
Pre-Tour
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport.
- Pick up and transfer to Karibu Heritage House.
- Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short Arusha City Tour and cultural walk.
- Dinner and Overnight at Karibu Heritage House.
- Morning pickup from Arusha City after breakfast.
- Drive through scenic Maasai villages towards Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs).
- Full-day game drive exploring the park’s famous baobab trees, vast savannah, and the life-giving Tarangire River.
- Spot large herds of elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, lions, leopards, and over 400 bird species.
- Picnic lunch inside the park at a designated site.
- At night, the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Evening drive to Fig Big Tree Lodge in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early breakfast, then drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment and across the Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views.
- Continue your journey to Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and the Big 5.
- Afternoon game drive en route to the Seronera Public Campsite.
- The guide/chef will assist you in setting and dismantling the tent each evening/morning to make it easy to connect with nature at night.
- At night, the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Dinner and overnight at the campsite under the starry Serengeti skies.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early morning game drive at sunrise when predators are most active.
- Explore the central Serengeti (Seronera area), famous for year-round wildlife activity.
- Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and endless herds of wildebeest and zebras.
- Packed picnic lunch enjoyed at a scenic spot inside the park.
- Afternoon game drive continues through the plains and kopjes.
- Return to Seronera Public Campsite for dinner and overnight.
- The guide/chef will assist you in setting and dismantling the tent each evening/morning to make it easy to connect with nature at night.
- At night, the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early breakfast, then morning game drive as you depart Serengeti.
- Drive across the plains with wildlife viewing en route towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Arrive at Simba Public Campsite, located on the crater rim, offering stunning views into the caldera.
- The guide/chef will assist you in setting and dismantling the tent each evening/morning to make it easy to connect with nature at night.
- At night, the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor — one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five in a single day: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino.
- Picnic lunch at the hippo poolside picnic area.
- Afternoon drive back to Arusha City, arriving in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight at Karibu Heritage House.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Drop-off at Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport or hotel of your choice.
| Pax size | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
| Price Per Person (USD) | 1403 | 1166 | 1015 | 924 | 859 |
INCLUDES
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport)
- 1 night at Karibu Heritage House (before the tour)
- 2 night at Fig Big Tree Lodge (during safari)
- 1 night at Karibu Heritage House (after safari)
- 1 night at Seronera Public Campsite (during safari)
- 1 night at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite (During Safari)
- All meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- All camping gears such as tent, sleeping bags, sleeping matress, pillows and other
- Professional, English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- All park entrance & conservation fees (Tarangire, Serengeti,Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara)
- Bottled drinking water, soda, beer/wine throughout the safari (in safari jeep)
- City tour in Arusha (if arrival time permits)
- Government taxes & levies
EXCLUDES
- International & domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- All things of personal in nature such as towel,soap
- Travel insurance & medical
- Tip and gratitudes(although it’s recommended to tip guide/chef $5pp per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, extra drinks, laundry, )
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary