5-Day Tarangire Manyara Ngorongoro Safari

$1,750 / person

5-Day Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari — Overview & Highlights

This 5-day Northern Circuit Safari showcases Tanzania's iconic parks: Tarangire National Park with massive elephant herds and baobab landscapes, Lake Manyara National Park famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater — a natural wonder with high wildlife density including black rhinos, lions, and elephants. Starting and ending in Arusha, enjoy private 4x4 game drives, expert guiding, and comfortable lodges/tented camps for an unforgettable Big Five experience in diverse ecosystems.

Departure Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure
Maximum travellers 6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Full board accommodation & meals on safari
  • Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide, cook & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area

UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Ngorongoro Crater is a designated World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa

Black Rhino Sightings

Ngorongoro Crater holds one of the highest concentrations of black rhino remaining in Tanzania

Highest Wildlife Density in Tanzania

Over 25,000 large animals in a 260 km² caldera — nowhere else delivers this concentration

Full Crater Floor Access

Your 4x4 descends to the crater floor for a complete morning of game viewing

Flamingo Soda Lake

Lake Magadi on the crater floor hosts thousands of flamingos in season

Maasai Cultural Context

The Maasai people share the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the wildlife — your guide explains this relationship

5-Day Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari Itinerary — Day by Day

  • 1
    Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Full day game drives among giant baobabs, huge elephant herds, giraffes, lions, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

  • 2
    Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

    Morning game drive in Tarangire for more wildlife sightings, then transfer (~2-3 hours) to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drives — spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos on the soda lake, monkeys, and elephants. Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Lake Manyara.

  • 3
    Day 3: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater Area

    Morning exploration in Lake Manyara if needed, then drive (~3-4 hours) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views. Afternoon game drives or cultural visit en route. Arrive at the crater rim for sunset views. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

  • 4
    Day 4: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater

    Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day safari — high chances of spotting black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater. Return to the rim lodge for dinner and overnight, immersing in this natural caldera wonder.

  • 5
    Day 5: Ngorongoro to Arusha

    Morning game drive or crater viewpoint, then depart for Arusha (~3-4 hours) with optional stop at a viewpoint or cultural site. Arrive in Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or airport. End of an amazing 5-day Northern Circuit Safari!