5-Days Private Midrange Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara

Embark on a thrilling 5-day camping safari in Tanzania’s Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Manyara national parks. Witness the big six animals and experience a Serengeti sunrise.

Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - We’ll pick you up at 7:00 am sharp after a delicious breakfast and embark on a thrilling 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, also known as “the land of giants.”

Once we arrive, we’ll dive right into a morning of exploration, keeping our eyes peeled for the magnificent wildlife that roams these lands. As we soak in the sights and sounds, we’ll pause for a delightful picnic lunch, offering panoramic views of the Tarangire River.

After lunch, our adventure continues with another exhilarating game drive. While others may be winding down, we’re just getting started, venturing deeper into the heart of Tarangire. With less congestion, the wildlife sightings are bound to be even more spectacular.

As the day draws to a close, we’ll head back to our accommodations at Jungle Pearl Resort. It’s a paradise for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike!

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - Tanzania’s oldest park, covering a whopping 1.5 million hectares, it’s home to an incredible diversity of animals. As well as the famous wildebeest migration.

After breakfast, we depart to Serengeti between 8:45 & 9:00am, Along the way we will pause for 15-20 minutes at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint to soak in the breathtaking view of the crater. We will arrive in time for lunch at Serengeti Nabi gate and a little walk stretch our legs.

Proceed for a game drive including a sunset game drive while heading to your selected accommodation for dinner & overnight inside the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Optional activity.
Maasai boma visit: a walk in the Maasai culture well known for drinking raw cow blood.
Olduvai Gorge Museum is available at an extra cost.
Balloon ride

•Washroom are located in all picnic sites as well as all gates.

Day 3: Serengeti Plains to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - Our day begins with an early sunrise game drive, as the park comes to life and nocturnal predators like lions finish their night hunts. After the morning game drive, we proceed back to your accommodation for breakfast.

In the afternoon we will stop at Naabi Gate for lunch. After lunch proceed with a transit game viewing while heading to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an overnight stay. We arrive at our Accommodation in the early evening, for dinner and sunset.

Optional; Upgrade to Ngorongoro serena hotel for exceptional views of the Ngorongoro Crater at an extra cost.
•Note; bathrooms are available on every gate and picnic sites around the park
•Duration;7-8 hours.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater - Get ready for an epic day of adventure! Our safari kicks off bright and early between 6:30-7:00 am as we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier, the greater our chances of spotting the elusive black rhinos!

Picture yourself in the comfort of our open-roof 4x4 land cruiser, ready to explore the wonders of the Crater. Standing 600-650 meters high, it’s like stepping into a natural zoo! The landscape here changes with the seasons, offering scenes you’ll only find in Tanzania.

After a thrilling morning of wildlife encounters, we’ll pause for a picnic lunch by the famous hippo pool – a spot teeming with life and excitement. With satisfied appetites, we’ll embark on more game drives, soaking in the beauty of this unique ecosystem.

After our exhilarating day, our guide will drive you back to Jungle Pearl for dinner and overnight.

• Washrooms are located at all entry gates and picnic sites.
• Game drive duration: 7-8 hours of pure safari magic!

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara - After breakfast you will depart from Jungle Pearl to Manyara National Park. After a short summary about the Market you will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park home of tree climbing lions pleading to be photographed.
Bird lovers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight with a huge variety of birds on display, you will not only be amazed but also surprised by large flocks of flamingo and many other variety of birds since it’s a birding destination.
The park is indeed a photographers playing field and provides some of the finest game view in the world.
You will then drive back to your own chosen location or accommodation for dinner and a good night sleep in Arusha

What's Included
  • All entries, government tax, transport
  • Drinking water (on all days)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Government imposed increase of park fees and/or taxes
  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All accommodation in midrange lodges
What's Not Included
  • All things of personal nature Tips and gratitudes for Driver Guide and Safari Cook
  • Visas International flights Laundry Services Travel Insurances
  • Gratitude’s
  • Travel Insurance
Additional Information

Get ready for a wild ride on our Big 5 safari! You’ll meet lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and even cape buffaloes. Ever seen a morning hunt in the Serengeti? Well, get ready for some action! We’ll visit all four northern circuit national parks, including the majestic Serengeti, where you’ll catch your own Serengeti sunrise. Along the way, say hello to hyenas, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and more. It’s going to be a safari you’ll never forget!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ninjagiraffe
Sep 10, 2023
Incredible. Five stars isn't enough - This is hands down one of the best things we have ever done. Our guide Elley was fantastic, he knew exactly where to be, got us all of the best spots and our chef, Dvd, kept us extremely well fed all week. They were both such a great laugh and looked after us all so well. Everything we needed was included; water, sleeping bags etc. We saw all of the big five, plus a lion kill, a pride of lions eating a giraffe, a four day old baby hippo, a big and baby crocodile, elephants near enough to touch (obviously don't). We feel incredibly lucky to have been on this trip and would 100% recommend. If you only have one day we'd recommend Tarangire because youll see the most animals but we loved seeing the different environments, this trip felt like it had it all. Thank you Elley and Dvd for such an amazing week.
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Georgeaflett
Aug 28, 2023
Unforgettable and charming - Amazed by all the beautiful places we visited, they are charming, full of energy, Muddy is a great guide who with his vast experience took us through magical places, the camping and the food are spectacular, everything very well prepared, the hydration during the stay was very well combined between water and natural drinks, the animals that we were able to see are unique, hippos are majestic, recommended living this experience
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Fromtherockaways
Jun 3, 2021
Knowledgeable and detail- oriented - My experience with the five- day -trip was incredible! It all started with the crew. The guide was so knowledgeable, always ready to make everyone in the group not only cared for, but also engaged in the magical surroundings that we experienced. We learned so much about the fauna and flora because every sight was put into context with expert narration. Our group would always arrive first: we had the best spots to watch prides stalking prey, grooming, and even mating! We were so close to the herds crossing rivers, saw details of individual animals' coats, shapes, and behaviors. This is how we learned that giraffes could drink ten gallons of water: we were the only ones filming them at a watering hole! More importantly, it felt great to have all the details and arranged for me. I was the only vegan in the group and had all my meals, snacks, and sugar free drinks conveniently sorted out. My package also included some actual camping, which was among the best experiences to both interact with the group and experience the environment. I would recommend the trip to anyone seeking a wholesome experience of this magic land.
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Tuomasl284
Jan 1, 2020
5 days safari - Excellent trip! Food was great and guide was amazing. Saw many animals and never a boring day. Would recommend to everyone. Never a boring day! Even the nights were exciting beacause sometimes animals were near the tents.
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Jiri1993
Sep 30, 2019
Ing - Everything was perfect! We have been on safari for 5 days. James arranged for us pick up from the airport, then we slept in his hotel and it was really nice. We communicated all the time through email and it was quick. In the morning the best tour guy picked us up and we were really glad for him. He explained us everything, he really knows animals, their behavior and he loves them. Our chef cooked the best food all the time! The whole tour was amazing! We saw all the animals except the rhino because of the season. It was everything well organized and we definitely recommend it!
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