5 Days Safari: A wild escape

Lifetime stories in just five days

You don’t need weeks to feel the magic of Tanzania—just five unforgettable days. This compact safari brings you face to face with breathtaking wildlife, sweeping landscapes, and the heartbeat of the people and their culture. From golden sunrises over the savannah to the call of lions at dusk, every moment is a memory in the making. Whether it’s your first safari or a return to the wild, this journey proves that a few days in nature can leave you with stories you’ll be telling for a lifetime.

Itinerary Details

  • Availability: July–November & December–March

  • Duration: 5 Days

  • Destinations: Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara

  • Best For: Big Five, Elephant Encounters, Diverse Landscapes

  • Start/End: Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)

    • Morning pickup from Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park

    • Afternoon game drive among ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds

    • Spot tree-climbing lions, giraffes, and zebras

    • Evening at Ngorongoro Farm House (coffee plantation views)
      Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Breakfast, then scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands (photo stop)

    • Enter the Serengeti, game drive en route to Central Serengeti

    • Afternoon safari among wildebeest herds and prowling predators

    • Sundowner drinks overlooking the endless plains
      Overnight: Land of Nature Camp
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Sunrise game drive in Seronera Valley (lion/leopard hotspot)

    • Picnic lunch in the bush amid wildlife sounds

    • Track cheetahs, rhinos, and Nile crocodiles

    • Starlit dinner at camp with Serengeti night sounds
      Overnight: Land of Nature Camp
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater (2,000ft volcanic caldera)

    • Full morning spotting the Big Five on the crater floor

    • Lunch by the hippo pool, then ascend to Karatu
      Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
      Meal Plan: Full Board

    • Morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park

    • Famous for tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled shores

    • Lunch, then return to Arusha for onward travel
      Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

flamingo

FROM: US$ 2,742

per person sharing

Rates:

Inclusions

✔ All accommodations (luxury lodges & mobile tented camps)
✔ Private 4x4 Land Cruiser (pop-up roof + fridge)
✔ Expert safari guide (10+ years’ experience)
✔ All meals + premium beverages (wine, beer, spirits)
✔ All park fees & conservation levies
✔ Domestic flights (Serengeti transfers)

Exclusions

✖ International flights
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Tanzania visa (assistance provided)
✖ Gratuities
✖ Optional balloon safari

Prices are per person, based on two adults travelling together, and exclude international flights to/from East Africa but include all other arrangements outlined in the itinerary.