5 Days Tanzania Highlight Safari
5 Days Tanzania Highlight Safari
$ 5,300
$ 2,500
- Adult
- Child
The 5 Days Tanzania Highlight Safari is the perfect wildlife adventure for travelers looking to explore Tanzania’s iconic parks with limited time or a budget. This safari visits three of the most important wildlife parks in Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, providing a well-rounded and satisfying wildlife experience. You’ll spend two nights in the legendary Serengeti National Park, known for its incredible wildlife density and the great migration. Anything less than two nights in this rich ecosystem simply wouldn’t do it justice.
In addition to the Serengeti, you’ll explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and magnificent baobab trees. Tarangire is a haven for bird lovers and wildlife photographers alike. Lastly, a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater is an absolute must. Often referred to as the “Garden of Eden,” Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
This 5 Days Tanzania Highlight Safari itinerary is designed to offer year-round access, allowing you to experience the parks at their most beautiful, whether it’s during the great migration or the quieter seasons. The tour offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and memorable encounters with Tanzania’s diverse fauna. If you’re short on time but don’t want to compromise on quality, this is the safari for you.
Check out the following links for more information on these amazing parks: Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and our page.
Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Tour Type
Luxury
Language
English, Germany, Spain
Highlights
- Enjoy great coffee in the country where it was invented
- Spend days on the Serengeti plains searching for exotic animals
- See giraffes, lions, elephants, wildebeest, and more in their natural environment
Travel Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! This gem of a country is a wildlife lover's paradise, home to some of Africa's most popular safari destinations and unspoiled national parks. Located in the Great Lakes region of East Africa, Tanzania is known for its vast wilderness regions. After all, this country is home to the famous Serengeti, where millions of plains animals migrate around its fertile savannas. You'll spend the next few days in this unspoiled region and embark on game drives to spot Africa's iconic Big Five animals—lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and black rhinos. Upon arrival in the northern city of Arusha, your driver will be waiting at the airport to transfer you to your hotel. After unpacking and unwinding, take some time to head out and admire the views. Not only does this city sit at the foot of the 14,980-foot (4,566-m) Meru Volcano, but at certain places, you can also glimpse the snow-capped table of Kilimanjaro. Coffee lovers will want to hit a café and sample this country's famous robusta and arabica roasts. After all, Tanzania is the third-largest coffee producer in Africa, and this bean is its largest export crop. Overnight in African Tulip Hotel
Day 2
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
In the morning, your driver will take you to the airport in Arusha to catch a 30-minute flight to the Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park. This legendary wildlife reserve is the archetypal safari destination. In the Maasai language, the name Serengeti means "endless plains," and this protected area's 5,700 sq miles (14,763 sq km) deliver on that promise. The park is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Biosphere Reserve that supports the world's largest concentration of plains game. This includes the famous Big Five animals.
For the next few days, your base will be the Serengeti's northern region, located near the Massai Mara Reserve in neighboring Kenya. This is a prime area due to its high concentration of wildlife. It also offers a chance to escape the crowds, as this region is remote and relatively inaccessible. Those who make it here are rewarded with sweeping vistas of rolling green hills, granite outcrops, and acacia woodlands dotting the open savanna.
Upon arrival at the airstrip, a driver will meet you and transfer you to your tent lodge in the park.
Overnight in Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Day 3
Serengeti Game Drives
With any luck, you'll arrive in the Serengeti in time to witness the Great Migration, which typically occurs from June to November. This "greatest wildlife show on earth" sees more than a million wildebeest, plus hundreds of thousands of zebras and Thomson's gazelles, undertaking the long trek to new grazing grounds. Your position in the north of the park is the ideal vantage point to witness this occurrence in all its glory. An incredible sight is watching the massive herds of wildebeests and zebras making the dangerous crossing of the croc-infested Mara River.
Today you'll embark on multiple game drives heading north toward the border with Kenya as you follow the animals. Depending on your preference, you can head out early for a morning game drive and return to camp in time for lunch. Then, later in the afternoon, embark on another game drive or opt to relax by the pool with a good book. Alternatively, enjoy breakfast in camp, then head out on a game drive later, returning mid-afternoon. You're guaranteed to see incredible wildlife no matter what itinerary you choose. Besides the Big Five animals like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, this park section is also home to the greatest concentration of elephants in the Serengeti. There are also many giraffes, elands, and hippos.
Overnight in Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Day 4
Balloon Safari, Walking Safari, Night Game Drive
First thing in the morning, you'll view the Serengeti from a unique perspective: high in the air in the basket of a hot-air balloon. It's an exhilarating tour that most people never get to experience. The route flies predominantly over the Seronera River, the only permanent water source in central Serengeti. Thus it's perfect for wildlife spotting. The area around the river is particularly scenic, teeming with open plains, acacia woodlands, and hippo pools. The views are guaranteed to be magnificent.
Once back on earth, head out on another safari. This time, though, you'll eschew tires in favor of hiking boots. This guided walking safari puts you right in the middle of the savanna. It's an educational experience in which you'll learn how to track animals, see and touch the flora that comprises the region's complex food chain, and discover the secrets to medicinal plants that have been used for thousands of years to cure various ailments. Of course, you'll also do plenty of game spotting as you're led along by either a park ranger or real-life Maasai tribal warrior.
Then it's back to camp to enjoy a sundowner and a leisurely dinner to cap your last day in the Serengeti. However, your evening doesn't end there—enjoy one last safari adventure in the form of a night drive. This spectacular experience allows you to glimpse local wildlife that otherwise wouldn't be visible. Besides spotting larger animals like hippos, lions, and elephants, the searchlight wielded by your guide will also reveal smaller nocturnal creatures like bush babies and porcupines.
Overnight in Four Seasons Lodge
Day 5
Departure Day
After breakfast, you'll embark on one final morning game drive in the Serengeti. Then you'll transfer to the airstrip for your flight to the international airport and your connection home. No doubt you've filled your digital photo albums and created memories to last a lifetime. Hope to see you again soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
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When and where does the tour end?
Your tour will conclude in Arusha on Day 5 of the trip. There are no activities planned for this day so you're free to depart at any time. We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to give yourself time to fully experience the wonders of this iconic city!
When and where does the tour start?
Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, which gives you a chance to settle into your hotel and explore Serengeti National Park. The only planned activity for this day is an evening welcome meeting at 7pm, where you can get to know your guides and fellow travellers. Please be aware that the meeting point is subject to change until your final documents are released.
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Definitely we have airport pick up and drop up facilities for our clients who have booked our full packages tour. We are also pleased to inform you that we don’t charge for the pick up and drop up facilities. Actually it’s free of cost. But for this you need to provide the arrival time and date.
What about the local language? Do we need guide services everywhere?
We provide English speaking chauffeurs for individual tours. For group tours, English speaking tour escorts would accompany the groups. During sightseeing involving historically important places or monuments, we provide English speaking local guides who are well knowledged in history and culture. We could even provide guides who speak French, German and Japanese, only on advanced booking.
Is tipping included in the tour cost? If not how much should it be for the trip?
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and it is left the discretion of the travellers. Though not compulsory, tipping is expected by one and all involved in the service industry. We would recommend carrying small change in your pocket. Tips to Guides or other services rendered (Highly recommended)
How Old Can Go to this tour?
We accept children of all ages to travel on safari and believe it is a wonderful experience for families to travel together. For children to make the most out of their travels, we suggest looking into one of our special family itineraries. We have car seats available for very young children. Please bear in mind, some of the accommodation have minimum age restrictions, so please inform us of the age of your child/children.
Tour Terms & Conditions
- All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.
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Single supplements may apply.
- Request a quote or speak to one of our African Safari Experts for the best, most current rates available.
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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only
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Required to pay 30% upon confirmation which is fully refunded if the booking is cancelled 61 days prior to arrival.
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The remaining balance of 70% to be paid 45 days prior to arrival.
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Funds can be paid through Credit Cards and bank Transfers