5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari itinerary is a short Tanzania safari tour that takes you through the most sought after Tanzania wildlife parks in the northern safari circuit of Tanzania. This 5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari packages takes you to Tarangire National Park famous for large herds of elephants and towering baobab trees, Ngorongoro Conservation Area visiting the Ngorongoro Crater which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa inhabiting all the big 5 animals, as well as the little gem of northern Tanzania the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park famous for tree climbing lions and large flocks of pink flamingos.
This 5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari package allows you an opportunity to visit 3 Tanzania safari parks in the northern Tanzania safari circuit, the most visited and sought after safari region in Tanzania. You shall enjoy endless game drives seeing a variety of wildlife as well as a guided walking safari for an opportunity to come up close with nature and wildlife.
Summary Itinerary of 5 Days Northern Tanzania Safari
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Day 4: Full day in Lake Manyara National Park, Walking Safari
Day 5: Morning Game Drive, Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and drive to Tarangire National Park
You shall be picked up by your guide at the hotel in Arusha after breakfast at your hotel of stay, and proceed to transfer you to Tarangire National Park, which is known for large herds of elephants and also numerous bird species. Your Tanzania safari guide shall welcome you to Tanzania and brief you about the safari.
Engage in a game drive in Tarangire national park and look out for different wildlife species such as elephants, buffalos, antelopes, zebras, lions, leopards among others. After the game drive you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Tarangire Park
Today, you shall get to enjoy a full day game drive in Tarangire, looking out for various other animals in Tarangire National Park that you may have otherwise missed. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, and later have a last game drive as you leave the park driving back to your lodge of stay. Dinner and overnight stay as above.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Drive
Your breakfast will be served at your lodge ahead of your drive to Ngorongoro conservation area. You will enjoy a crater drive in Ngorongoro crater where you will visit the world’s largest in active caldera which is also home to numerous wildlife species such as such as the big 5 as well as wildebeests, zebras, hippos, cheetahs, antelopes, elands, impalas, gazelles, waterbucks, hartebeests among others.
During the 5 days safari, you will also descend about 600 meters into the Ngorongoro crater. You will enjoy seeing attractions like Lake Magadi where you will see flamingos along the shores of the lake as well as hippos. After this experience, you will have dinner and spend the night at the lodge.
Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full day in Lake Manyara National Park, Walking Safari
After having breakfast at your lodge, your Tanzania safari guide will drive you to Lake Manyara national park which is home to the tree climbing lions and also elephants and so much more. You will have a stop in Mto wa Mbu town where you will visit craft shops and also interact with the locals on your way to the park.
You will engage in a game drive exploring Lake Manyara national park, and enjoy seeing the diverse scenery of the park. You will also look out for different wildlife species around the national park such as antelopes, gazelles, buffalos, leopards, waterbucks, monkeys, baboons among others as well as different bird species.
After your game drive, enjoy lunch, and later on get to embark on one of the most amazing activities, a guided walking safari. A walking safari in Lake Manyara brings you up-close with nature and wild life including zebras, antelopes, and giraffes, among so many others. The walking safari is guided by park officials who are conversant with the park.
Proceed to the lodge thereafter, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Twiga Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Morning Game Drive, Departure
You will have an early game drive in the park for a last minute wild viewing. Enjoy breakfast after breakfast your guide will drive you to Arusha and drop you off at the airport for your flight, which will mark the end of your Tanzania safari.
End of 5 Days Tanzania Safari
Price Includes
• Transportation as per itinerary.
• Accommodation per itinerary
• Meals during the safari as indicated
• Services of a literate driver/guide
• National park entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Excursions & activities as per itinerary
• Crater fees
• Drinking water in the safari vehicle
• Government taxes
Price Excludes
• Flights
• Visas and related costs.
• Personal expenses like Drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls and others
• International and local flights.
• Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary
