5-Day Spirit of Tanzania Safari

4.9
(142 reviews)
Moshi, Tanzania

5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

This compact yet immersive safari captures the true spirit of Tanzania from the tranquility of Tarangire’s baobab valleys to the awe-inspiring plains of Serengeti and the dramatic beauty of Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers seeking luxury, authenticity, and value, it offers exceptional wildlife encounters and world-class lodges within just five unforgettable days.

What's Included

Airport transfers in Arusha
All park entry and Ngorongoro Crater fees
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking guide
International flights and Tanzania visa
Tips for the driver/guide
Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Extra accommodation before or after the safari (available on request)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Can be picked up, anywhere across Arusha

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arusha → Tarangire National Park

    1 stop
  • 1
    Tarangire National Park

    After breakfast in Arusha, meet your guide for a drive to Tarangire National Park—one of northern Tanzania’s most atmospheric reserves. Enjoy a full-day game drive among towering baobab trees and vast herds of elephants, buffalo, and zebra. Keep an eye out for tree-climbing lions and colorful birdlife that thrive along the Tarangire River, a year-round water source. Your guide will set up a hot picnic lunch inside the park. Later, as the sun dips over the acacia plains, drive to your luxurious tented camp for dinner and overnight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Tarangire → Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Serengeti National Park

    After an early breakfast, drive across the Ngorongoro highlands into the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Game drive en route as you enter the vast plains teeming with wildebeest, gazelles, giraffes, and predators like lions and cheetahs. Arrive at your camp in the Seronera Valley by afternoon. Enjoy an evening game drive and soak in the golden Serengeti sunset before dinner under the stars.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Full Day in Serengeti National Park

    1 stop
  • 3
    Serengeti National Park

    Spend an entire day exploring the Serengeti plains, following the rhythm of the Great Migration (seasonal from July to October). Watch endless herds of wildebeest and zebra moving across the grasslands while predators stalk nearby. After a picnic or hot lunch prepared by your guide, continue searching for the “Big Five.” Return to camp in the evening to relax around the bonfire and share stories beneath the African night sky.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater

    1 stop
  • 4
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you leave Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural amphitheater of wildlife. Spend the day watching elephants, rhinos, hippos, and flocks of flamingos along Lake Magadi. Lions and hyenas are often seen roaming the crater floor. Your guide will prepare a hot lunch beside the hippo pool. Later, ascend to the crater rim and drive to your camp for dinner and overnight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Day 5

    Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Arusha

    1 stop
  • 5
    Lake Manyara National Park

    After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush haven famous for its tree-climbing lions and over 400 bird species, including flamingos. Enjoy your final game drive and picnic lunch before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon. You’ll be dropped off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Supplied by Gosheni Safaris (T) Limited

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Seasonal
Excellent Quality
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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