Wildhorn Safaris

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Safaris

Mid-RangeTanzania

Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lake Manyara in five comfortable days.

Duration
5 Days
Style
Mid-Range
Country
Tanzania
Format
Private
The Journey

5 days · Mid-Range

Highlights of the northern circuit: monkeys in the forest, tree-climbing lions, elephants among the acacias and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano, plus the vast Serengeti plains, the best chance to see cheetah, leopard, rhino and lion in the wild.

Tarangire Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Lake Manyara Karatu

At a glance

5
Days
4
Nights
3
Places to stay
Private
Group

Where you'll stay

  • Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Eileen's Tree Inn
  • Embalakai Serengeti Camp
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1Arusha2Tarangire3Ngorongoro Crater4Serengeti5Karatu6Lake Manyara
Your Route

6 stops across Tanzania

  1. 1ArushaDays 1–2
  2. 2TarangireDay 2
  3. 3Ngorongoro CraterDay 3
  4. 4SerengetiDays 3–4
  5. 5KaratuDay 4
  6. 6Lake ManyaraDay 5
Day by Day

Every day is flexible — we tune the pace, lodges and game drives to you.

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Arusha

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha.

    Where you stay

    Arusha Planet Lodge

    Meals

    Breakfast

  2. Day 2

    Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Drive to Tarangire, the 'river of warthogs', with Tanzania's largest elephant population and more breeding bird species than anywhere else. Packed lunch, then dinner and overnight.

    Where you stay

    Eileen's Tree Inn

    Meals

    Breakfast

  3. Day 3

    Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti

    Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a forgotten world with a chance to spot the endangered black rhino and large lion families among wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and 500+ bird species. After a packed lunch, drive to the Serengeti.

    Where you stay

    Embalakai Serengeti Camp

    Meals

    Full board

  4. Day 4

    Serengeti to Karatu

    A morning game drive of 6 to 7 hours, home to impala, buffalo, hippo and the great migrating herds, plus predators such as leopard, cheetah and lion. Mid-afternoon drive to Karatu.

    Where you stay

    Eileen's Tree Inn

    Meals

    Full board

  5. Day 5

    Lake Manyara Biking Adventure

    Experience Tanzania's wild side on an exhilarating biking adventure through Lake Manyara's diverse landscapes. Cycle through acacia woodlands, past alkaline lake shores and alongside wildlife corridors while spotting elephants, giraffes and colourful bird species. Enjoy an authentic local lunch prepared by community members, showcasing traditional Tanzanian cuisine and supporting local livelihoods. Return to Arusha after lunch, in time for your flight home or on to Zanzibar.

Investment

This journey is priced to your dates, group size and lodge choices — tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a personal quote within 24 hours.

The Details

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)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (guideline US$10 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Make It Yours

Love this itinerary? Let's tailor every detail.

Tell us your dates and who's travelling — a Wildhorn designer will send a personal quote within 24 hours.