Luxury Tour Overview
The 5 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari offers a rich and immersive wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most renowned national parks. This itinerary is designed to maximize game viewing while allowing a comfortable pace, giving travelers excellent opportunities to encounter the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. The safari explores Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, showcasing diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a well-rounded adventure that combines iconic destinations, expert guiding, and comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation.
Tour Highlights
Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and baobab trees
Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for diverse ecosystems and rich birdlife
Experience multiple game drives in Serengeti National Park with excellent wildlife viewing
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best locations in Africa to spot the Big Five
Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional safari guide
Stay in carefully selected lodge or tented camp accommodation
Day by Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately a two to three hour journey.
Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, seasonal river, and impressive baobab trees. Wildlife commonly spotted includes elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, and a wide variety of bird species.
After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Enjoy a game drive through the park’s lush groundwater forest and along the lake shore. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, hippos, and a wide range of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings depend on luck.
In the afternoon, proceed to your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. The vast plains of the Serengeti support large populations of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and massive herds of herbivores.
In the evening, check in at your lodge or tented camp located within the park and enjoy dinner in a peaceful wilderness environment.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Your safari guide will tailor the day based on wildlife movements and seasonal conditions.
Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration or observe predator activity across the plains. Lunch can be enjoyed as a picnic in the bush or at the camp, followed by continued wildlife exploration.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, providing one of the best opportunities in Tanzania to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros. Other wildlife includes lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of bird species.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tour Inclusions
✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ All ground transport & airport transfers
✅ Professional guide/driver & support crew
✅ Park, conservation, or trekking permits
✅ Scheduled activities and experiences
✅ First aid & safety support
✅ Equipment for camping or trekking (if included)
✅ Boats or ferries (if included)
✅ Beach & marine activity access (if included)
Tour Exclusions
❌ International flights
❌ Personal items & luggage
❌ Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless specified)
❌ Tips & gratuities for guides/staff
❌ Optional tours not listed in itinerary
❌ Travel/medical insurance
❌ Personal medical expenses
❌ Special equipment not mentioned (e.g., trekking poles, scuba gear)
Our Customer Reviews:
This 2-day safari was absolutely amazing! From the moment we were picked up in Arusha, everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the game drives unforgettable. We saw elephants, lions, buffalo, and even a rhino in Ngorongoro Crater! The lodges were comfortable, meals were delicious, and the private safari experience gave us complete flexibility. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a short but unforgettable Tanzanian adventure!
I booked this safari with my family and it exceeded all expectations. Tarangire and Ngorongoro are breathtaking, and our guide made every moment special. The private vehicle meant we could stop and take photos whenever we wanted. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and adventure. Definitely worth every dollar!
