5 Days Tanzania Safari - Brief Safari Overview :

Unforgettable Wildlife Adventure in Tanzania’s Top Safari Parks

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari, exploring three of the country’s most iconic destinations: Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park. Witness one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, experience the vast savannah landscapes of Serengeti, and explore the stunning Rift Valley ecosystem in Lake Manyara. This adventure promises incredible game drives, Big Five encounters, and breathtaking scenery.

Detailed Safari Tanzania Itinerary

Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara Tour | Elpis Africa Adventures

Highlights: Largest elephant herds in Tanzania • Tarangire River wildlife corridor • Iconic baobab trees.


After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, located 120km southwest of Arusha. This park is famous for its massive elephant herds, along with lions, zebras, wildebeests, and over 550 bird species. The Tarangire River, a vital water source, attracts a variety of wildlife, making for excellent game viewing. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your safari. In the evening, transfer to your lodge/campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Highlights: Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Olduvai Gorge (optional visit) • Serengeti game drive.


After breakfast, set off for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, you may opt to visit Olduvai Gorge, where Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey uncovered significant early human fossils. After a picnic lunch atop a scenic kopje (rock outcrop) in the Serengeti, continue game driving en route to your camp or lodge, arriving in time for dinner and overnight rest.

Highlights: Big Cats territory • Great Migration (seasonal) • Stunning savanna landscapes.


Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. The name Serengeti originates from the Maasai word meaning “endless plains,” and it is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and wildebeests. If visiting during the Great Migration, witness millions of wildebeests and zebras on the move, trailed by hungry predators. Enjoy lunch in the bush before continuing your game drives, then return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Highlights: Sunrise game drive • Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Maasai culture experience (optional)


Begin your day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators in action. After breakfast, journey towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with game viewing along the way. Arrive at your lodge near the crater’s rim in time for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for an exciting crater expedition the next day.

Highlights: UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater • Rare black rhino sightings • Flamingos at Lake Magadi.


After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas and home to some of Africa’s highest wildlife concentrations. With over 25,000 animals, the crater offers excellent chances to spot the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos—in just one game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch near Lake Magadi, where flamingos, hippos, and waterbirds gather. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your incredible safari experience.

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Why Choose Elpis Africa Adventures?

Elpis (meaning “hope” in Hebrew) drives our mission: to deliver affordable, sustainable safaris that support Tanzania’s wildlife and communities. With certified guides, small groups, and eco-friendly practices, we ensure every trip leaves a positive footprint.

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