5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara Lodge Safari

Tour Overview

This 5-day Tanzania lodge safari by Renney Adventures takes you through four of the most spectacular wildlife destinations in Northern Tanzania — Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.

This safari combines breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and comfortable lodge accommodations to create the perfect Tanzanian safari experience. From the giant elephant herds of Tarangire and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater to the endless plains of Serengeti and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara, this itinerary offers exceptional game viewing opportunities and unforgettable memories.

You will enjoy exciting game drives, stunning scenery, and excellent chances of spotting the Big Five while traveling through some of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

This tour is perfect for:

  • First-time safari travelers in Tanzania
  • Wildlife lovers seeking a complete Northern Circuit safari
  • Couples, families, and small groups
  • Nature photographers and adventure travelers
  • Travelers looking for a comfortable lodge safari experience
Why choose this tour with Renney Adventures?
  • Visit four of Tanzania’s top safari destinations
  • Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five
  • Professional and experienced safari guides
  • Comfortable lodge and tented camp accommodations
  • Carefully designed itinerary for maximum wildlife viewing
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

Day By Day Itinerary

After breakfast, your professional safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch boxes.

Tarangire National Park is famous for its giant baobab trees, vast savannah plains, and large herds of elephants. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and many species of birds.

The Tarangire River attracts animals throughout the year, making the park one of Tanzania’s best wildlife viewing destinations, especially during the dry season.

You will enjoy a full-day game drive exploring different areas of the park while observing wildlife in their natural habitat. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated picnic site inside the park.

In the late afternoon, you will depart the park and continue your drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Time: Approximately 2 hours from Arusha to Tarangire and 1.5 hours from Tarangire to Karatu

Accommodation in Karatu (adjustments according to availabilities):

  • Eileen’s Trees Inn
  • Meal Plan: FB

After an early breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch boxes for a game drive inside the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. The crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhinoceros.

You will descend into the crater for an exciting game drive while enjoying stunning scenery and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated picnic site near the hippo pool.

In the late afternoon, you will ascend the crater walls and continue your journey to Serengeti National Park while enjoying scenic views through the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Upon arrival in Serengeti, you will proceed to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Time: Approximately 1 hour from Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater and 3 to 4 hours from Ngorongoro to Serengeti

Accommodation in Serengeti (adjustments according to availabilities):

  • Tukaone Serengeti Camp
  • Meal Plan: FB

After breakfast, you will depart with packed picnic lunch boxes for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous safari destinations in the world, known for its endless plains, rich wildlife population, and the spectacular Great Migration involving millions of wildebeests and zebras.

The park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and many species of antelope.

Throughout the day, your experienced safari guide will take you through different sections of the park in search of wildlife and scenic landscapes. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated location within the park.

In the late afternoon, you will return to your camp for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation in Serengeti (adjustments according to availabilities):

  • Tukaone Serengeti Camp
  • Meal Plan: FB

After breakfast, you will enjoy a half-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, offering another opportunity to witness the park’s abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

You may encounter predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and elephants during your morning game drive.

A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before you begin your journey through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands towards the Lake Manyara area.

The drive offers stunning views of rolling hills, forests, and traditional Maasai villages along the route.

In the evening, you will arrive at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Driving Time: Approximately 4 to 5 hours from Serengeti to Manyara area

Accommodation in Manyara (adjustments according to availabilities):

  • Heart and Soul Lodge
  • Meal Plan: FB

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park with picnic lunch boxes for a game drive.

Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, lush groundwater forests, and beautiful lake scenery. The park offers diverse habitats that support a variety of wildlife including elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species such as flamingos.

During your game drive, you will explore the park’s scenic landscapes, hot springs, forests, and open plains while searching for wildlife.

A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before you begin your drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.

Driving Time: Approximately 2 hours from Lake Manyara to Arusha

  • Meal Plan: HB

Price and Inclusion and Exclusion

5 Days 4 Nights Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara Lodge Safari
  • 1 Person: US $3,595 per person
  • 2 People: US $2,450 per person
  • 3 People: US $2,100 per person
  • 4 People: US $1,975 per person
  • 5 People: US $1,780 per person
  • 6 People: US $1,750 per person
Included
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral drinking water
  • National park fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • Government taxes
Excluded
  • Flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges and camps
  • Optional activities
  • Tips for guide and cook (recommended $15/day per person)

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