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5 Days Big Five Safari - Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Lake Manyara

Experience some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this action-packed 5-days safari. Perfect for trav...

5 Days
Private - Min 2 Pax
Year-round
Easy
Price on request

Safari Overview

Experience some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations on this action-packed 5-days safari. Perfect for travelers on a budget, this adventure takes you through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater - all in search of the legendary Big Five. Stay at clean and comfortable budget campsites or lodges while enjoying immersive game drives, beautiful scenery, and rich cultural stops.

Wildlife Safari Highlights

Game drives in 3 major parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara

Chance to spot the Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, buffalo)

Budget-friendly safari experience

Guided visit to a Maasai village

Beautiful picnic lunch in the Ngorongoro Crater

Day-by-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your safari guide and transfer to a budget hotel in Arusha. Get a briefing about your safari.

Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel or similar (Budget)
Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Pick-up at 7:30 AM and drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). Game drive among baobab trees and the Tarangire River, famous for elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffalo. Picnic lunch inside the park. Afternoon game viewing.

Accommodation: Migombani Campsite or similar (Budget Camping)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, short drive (approx. 1.5 hours) to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through forest, lake, and acacia woodland. Look out for flamingos, baboons, and tree-climbing lions. Visit the hot springs and hippo pool.

Accommodation: Migombani Campsite or Panorama Campsite (Budget Camping)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

Early morning departure for Ngorongoro. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive in search of rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool. Afternoon ascent and drive to Karatu.

Accommodation: Budget lodge in Karatu or campsite (e.g., Eileen’s Trees Inn – Budget Room)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Karatu – Arusha – Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then drive back to Arusha (approx. 3.5 hours). Optional stop at a Maasai village en route. Drop-off at the airport or your hotel. Meals: Breakfast

What's Included in Your Safari

Budget accommodation (campsites or budget lodges)

All park and crater entry fees

Private safari 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof

English-speaking safari guide

Meals as listed

Bottled drinking water during safari

Airport pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

International flights

Tanzania visa

Travel insurance

Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

Optional activities (e.g., Maasai village visit)

Tips for guides and lodge staff

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Locations

Ngorongoro CraterTarangire National ParkLake Manyara National Park

Experience Types

Wildlife ViewingPhotography

Best Time to Go

Year-round

Difficulty Level

Easy