5-Day Top-Notch Wildlife Safari Expedition

5-Day Top-Notch Wildlife Safari Expedition

Tanzania flag Tanzania 5 days / 4 nights Mid-Range Private Tour
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Tour Overview

What Makes This Safari Stand Out

Embark on a 5-day luxury safari with Golden Trips, exploring Tanzania’s premier national parks in the Northern circuit. Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, and travel to Lake Manyara to witness flamingos and tree-climbing lions. Discover the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five, and explore the world-renowned Serengeti, where you’ll experience incredible wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy stays at luxurious lodges, savor gourmet dining
  • Duration5 Days
  • Tour StartArusha
  • Tour EndArusha
  • TransportSafari Vehicles (4x4 Jeeps or Land Cruisers)
  • Travel StylePrivate Tour
  • Tour ComfortMid-Range

Where You'll Go

Safari Route Map

An approximate route through this itinerary's destinations, day by day.

Experience Types

Included Safari Activities

Pricing

Group Size & Age Pricing

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Group Size Adult (per person) Child (per person)
1 Person On request N/A (solo)
2 People On request On request
3 People On request On request
4 People On request On request
5 People On request On request
6+ People On request On request
Age Policy: Adult age: confirmed by operator Child pricing: confirmed by operator Free Child age: confirmed by operator

Day By Day

5 Day Itinerary

Day 1 Day 1 Arusha - Tarangire National Park Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins today! After breakfast, your guide from Golden Trips will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to Tarangire National Park. During the 2-hour road transfer, you’ll enjoy scenic views of the expansive grasslands, spotting traditional Maasai homes and herds of cattle along the way. Upon arrival, you will check in and set off on a thrilling game drive to explore the park.

Tarangire is renowned for its large concentration of elephants and the iconic ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. During your game drive, you’ll likely encounter a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, tree-climbing pythons, and many bird species. In the afternoon, you’ll pause for a picnic lunch before continuing your exploration into the evening. Afterward, you’ll return to your accommodation to unwind, enjoy a delicious dinner, and spend the night.

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Bottle Water
Day 2 Day 2 Serengeti National Park Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll board your safari vehicle with begin your unforgettable journey to the Serengeti. The 4-hour drive will take you through the stunning Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Upon arrival in Serengeti, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch, check in, and then head out for your first game drive.

Serengeti is world-famous for its annual migration, where enormous numbers of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes traverse the park. During your game drive, you’ll visit wildlife-rich areas of the Serengeti, where you can expect to encounter lions, leopards, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, gazelles, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs, and many other species. After your exciting game drive and capturing the beautiful sunset, you’ll head to your accommodation inside the Serengeti for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay.

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Tented Camp Tented Camp Budget
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Bottle Water
Day 3 Day 3 Serengeti - Ngorongoro Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti with Begin your adventure by boarding your safari vehicle with packed meals before sunrise and set off for your game drive. At this time, most animals are active due to the cool temperatures, so you're likely to encounter a wide variety of wildlife, including predators on the hunt.

After the early morning drive, continue with an en-route game drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater highlands, and stop for a picnic lunch in Serengeti. You’ll arrive at your lodge in Ngorongoro in the late evening, where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay.

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Bottle Water
Day 4 Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

After a hearty breakfast, you’ll set off with Golden Trips for a game drive as you descend into Ngorongoro Crater. Known as the largest intact caldera, this wildlife haven offers a chance to see the Big Five in one drive. The stunning landscape, with its lush plains and towering cliffs, makes Ngorongoro one of the world’s most photographed spots.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before continuing the game drive. In the evening, you’ll ascend the crater and head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Outside Park Ngorongoro Crater
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Bottle Water
Day 5 Day 5 Lake Manyara - Arusha Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart at 8 am with Golden Trips for Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, you'll check in and begin your 7 to 8-hour game drive. The park is famous for its diverse landscapes and ecosystem, including the flamingo-filled lake. Your guide will take you on a journey through the park in search of tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and over 400 bird species—perfect for birdwatchers. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing the game drive. In the late afternoon, you’ll exit the park and drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5:30 pm.

Accommodation No overnight accommodation for this day.
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Breakfast Lunch

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Bottle Water

What Is Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

What's included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
All Taxes/VAT
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees