5-day safari in Tanzania

• Family Safari
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• Northern Tanzania

The 5 Days Tanzania Safari is a signature tour when it comes to Safaris in Tanzania. This package offers a visitor an opportunity to enjoy safari game drives in 3 of the most iconic parks in Northern Tanzania. During the 5 days, you will visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park which has been voted time and again as the best park in the world, Ngorongoro Crater which is like a natural zoo, and Tarangire National Park which is often underrated, but one of the best parks you can visit in Africa.

Places to visit on your 5 Days Tanzania Safari

 Have a look at a brief overview of all the 3 parks that you will visit during your safari in Tanzania.

 Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is a renowned national park located in northern Tanzania, East Africa. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through the park and provides a vital water source for wildlife, especially during the dry season. Tarangire National Park is situated in the greater Manyara Region of Tanzania, approximately 118 kilometers (73 miles) southwest of Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital.

Tarangire is renowned for its diverse wildlife population, particularly during the dry season from July to October when vast wildlife herds gather around the Tarangire River. Visitors have the opportunity to see large concentrations of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, Cape buffalos, and impalas. The park is also home to predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with various species of primates and over 550 bird species.

Bird enthusiasts will find Tarangire National Park to be a haven for avian diversity. The park is home to a wide array of bird species, including colorful bee-eaters, hornbills, lovebirds, ostriches, and raptors. It’s a fantastic destination for bird watching and photography.

Tarangire is most famous for larger herds of elephants that roam this vast park, and the huge baobab trees that dot the park.

Tarangire National Park stands out for its exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities, stunning landscapes, and unique baobab tree scenery. It offers an immersive safari experience and is a must-visit destination for nature and wildlife enthusiasts exploring Tanzania. You will visit Tarangire National Park as the first destination in this amazing 5-Day Safari in Tanzania.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater is a world-famous natural wonder located in northern Tanzania. It is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”, or by some ‘The Eden of Africa’, and is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ngorongoro Crater is situated in the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), which is part of the larger Serengeti ecosystem.

Ngorongoro Crater is located approximately 180 kilometers (112 miles) west of Arusha in Northern Tanzania.

The crater itself covers an area of approximately 260 square kilometers (100 square miles) and boasts a varied landscape. It features savannah plains, forests, lakes, and marshes, that provide a range of habitats for a wide array of wildlife.

The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its exceptional wildlife concentration. It is often referred to as Africa’s “Eden” due to the high density of animals found within its confines, with an estimated population of 25,000 large animals. The animals found at Ngorongoro include; elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and numerous species of antelope like elands, gazelles, impalas, hartebeests, and many others.

The Ngorongoro Crater is also one of the few places in Africa where you can spot the endangered Black rhinoceros.

Apart from the many animals found in Ngorongoro Crater, it is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with over 500 bird species recorded. It provides a diverse habitat for various avian species, including flamingos, eagles, ostriches, secretary birds, and numerous waterbirds.

A visit to Ngorongoro gives you the opportunity to enjoy the best safari game drives on the Ngorongoro Crater’s floor but, you can also incorporate other activities like a ranger-guided nature walk at the Ngorongoro Crater Rim forests or a visit to the various Masai Villages to learn more about their culture and traditions.

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary located in Northern Tanzania and extending into southwestern Kenya in what is known as Masai Mara Game Reserve. The two share an international boundary that partly runs along the Mara River; the epicenter of the annual Great Migration.

Serengeti is one of the most iconic and diverse safari destinations in Africa. Time and again the park has been voted as the best national park in Africa earning prominent awards like the World Travelers Award.

Covering an area of approximately 14,750 square kilometers (5,700 square miles), Serengeti is famous for hosting the annual Great Migration, often regarded as one of the most extraordinary wildlife spectacles on Earth.

Each year, millions of wildebeests, zebras, and other herbivores migrate in search of fresh grazing grounds, following a circular pattern between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The availability of water and food drives this migration and attracts predators like lions, cheetahs, and crocodiles.

Apart from the wildebeest migration herds, the park is renowned for its remarkable wildlife diversity. It is home to an incredible array of animals, including lions, leopards, elephants, Cape buffalos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and various antelope species. The park also boasts a rich birdlife, with over 500 bird species recorded.

5-Day Tanzania safari itinerary in brief

The table below shows the briefly outlined itinerary of the 5 days Tanzania safari that starts and ends at Arusha town; the base town for safari tours in Tanzania. The tour can be customized in any way in order to suit your needs and budget. It is a private tour so you can start on any date.

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari adventure and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and beyond. Witness majestic wildlife in their natural habitat, traverse vast savannahs, and experience the wonders of African nature up close. Join us on this thrilling journey through Tanzania’s iconic national parks, where every moment promises awe-inspiring landscapes, incredible encounters, and memories that will last a lifetime. Book your 5-day Tanzania safari today and let the wilderness of Africa captivate your soul.

This 5 days Tanzania safari includes 2 nights in the Serengeti National Park to offer a better opportunity of exploring the best wildlife area in the world. The package also includes a day visit to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater but we can still customize it for you to suit your needs and budget.

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