5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari
5 Days, 4 Nights
Price From $1482
Tour Overview
This package is our typical 5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari in Tanzania that includes game viewing (wildlife game drives) for the Tanzania safari. This is one of our most popular tours, as it allows you to spend a very reasonable amount of time in the Serengeti National Park and still have the chance to explore Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. All these are found in the northern part of Tanzania.
The 5-Day Private Safari Package is ideal if you have limited time but want to explore the top parks in northern Tanzania. It also fits well if you plan to combine your safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar or a trek on Mount Kilimanjaro.
You travel with a professional safari guide in a private 4×4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof. This gives you clear views and a more personal experience throughout your trip.
One of the highlights is Tarangire National Park, known for its large herds of elephants and classic savannah landscapes. During your game drives, you have a strong chance to see wildlife such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with many other animals.
Then you will proceed to Serengeti National Park which is known for the wildebeests and zebras migration and the one of the few places that you can see the big 5 animal. You will end up your 5 days safari at Ngorongoro crater that you will have another chance to see the big 5, and the largest dormant, intact and unfilled volcano crater in the world.
Tour Summary
Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 2
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Suenos de Africa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Full Day at Serengeti National Park
Accommodation : Suenos de Africa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 4
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Accommodation: Masailand coffee lodge
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Karatu – Arusha
Accommodation: No Accommodation
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Day by day
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu
On this day you leave Arusha town; the base town for safaris in Northern Tanzania and drive towards the Tarangire National Park for safari game drive in the park.
Your safari guide will take care of the paperwork at the park’s gate while you are using the washrooms or using Wi-Fi and then enter the park to enjoy your safari game drive in the Tarangire National Park famous for its large herds of elephants and large baobab trees and beautiful Savannah acacia woodland.
Lunch will be at a designated picnic site. Late afternoon drive to Karatu for dinner overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park.
Depart early morning after breakfast and head across the Great Rift Valley’s escarpment, and traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation area, on the way stop on the amazing view of Ngorongoro Crater rim view point for pictures. Continue to Serengeti National Park for afternoon safari game drive in the park. After arriving at the entrance of Nabi gate or under the shade of acacia tree, then enjoy your packed lunch and tea or coffee in the bush.
Serengeti national park is one of the largest parks in Tanzania covers, 14,763, this is the must-visit national park in Africa for its uniqueness. The park has more than 2 million ungulates, 3000 lions, 500 cheetahs and more than 50 species of scavenger birds.
Accommodation: Suenos de Africa camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 3: Full day at the Serengeti National Park.
On this day you can wake up early for a sunrise game drive to try and catch up with the rare nocturnal animal species as well as the early risers among the diurnal ones.
It is a nice time to see animals within a close distance as most game like to line up at the roadsides to escape the morning dew. After breakfast at your camp, you will then spend the day doing game drives for the whole day within the Serengeti National Park.
The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word ‘Siringit’ meaning plains without end and true to the name you will explore vast stretches of African Savannah in search of the many animals that Serengeti has to offer.
Apart from the wildebeests you expect to spot other animals including elephants, lions, cheetahs, elusive leopards, zebras, elands, and a lot of resident and migratory birds.
Accommodation: Suenos de Africa camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at your camp or lodge, you check out and drive to the Ngorongoro crater for game drive on the crater floor.
Located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, this is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, covering about 8,292 square kilometers. It is one of the few places in Tanzania where Maasai people live alongside wildlife.
On the crater floor, you have a strong chance to see a wide range of animals, including rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, hyenas, hippos, antelopes, and many species of water birds.
Accommodation: Masailand Coffee Lodge
Meal : Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Day 5: Karatu – Arusha
Breakfast at your lodge then drive back to Arusha for your scheduled flight back home or fly to Zanzibar for your beach safari holiday. Or if you have the late flight possible to do some activities (at additional cost) in Arusha or Mto Wa Mbu before you fly.
Price
| Season | Travel Period | Pax | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | 15 Dec to 31 Mar 1 Jun to 31 Oct | 2 People | $1973 |
| 4 People | $1562 | ||
| 6 People | $1425 | ||
| Low Season | 1 Apr to 31 May 1 Nov to 14 Dec | 2 People | $1683 |
| 4 People | $1354 | ||
| 6 People | $1245 |
Inclusions
- All airport transfers
- All accommodations
- 4*4 safari Jeep
- Professional safari guide
- Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Flying doctor for all emergencies
- First aid kit
- Mineral water during the safari
- Park entrance fees
- Taxes
Exclusions
- Visa
- Beverages Drinks
- Visa fee
- Tip for the safari guide
- Travel insurance
Frequently Asked Questions
A 5-day Tanzania safari costs between $1,200 and $3,500 per person depending on accommodation, season, and group size. Budget safaris start around $1,200, while luxury tours can exceed $4,000.
Most travelers find 5 to 10 days ideal for a Tanzania safari, allowing time to explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park comfortably.
Yes, 5 days is enough for a Tanzania safari. You can visit top parks like Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater for excellent wildlife viewing and culture.
The cheapest way to do a safari in Tanzania is by joining a group or budget camping tour. Traveling in low season and staying in budget lodges helps cut costs.