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5-Day Lodge Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

📅5 Days / 4 Nights
🦁Group Joining Safari
👥Private — 2 to 6 People
💰$1,560
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🌍 Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 6 People
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Group Joining Safari
Tour Style
Mid-Range Safari Lodge
Accommodation

This 5-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arusha to Tarangire National Park, Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands and the remaining scheduled stops.

This is arranged as a joining-group departure. A local guide and safari vehicle manage the route, park entry procedures and daily driving schedule for the group.

Overnight stays use the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Lake Manyara
Travel through Lake Manyara National Park for forest, lake and open-plain habitats.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
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  • Drive through the “Land of Giants” as you head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
  • You will travel across endless golden savannah landscapes that stretch along the Tarangire River.
  • Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch at a scenic riverside site.
  • This area attracts large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
  • While enjoying your lunch, be mindful of playful monkeys who are known to snatch unattended food.
  • In the late afternoon, continue with game viewing before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge - Mid-range lodge (1-2 hours from Tarangire NP)
🍽️Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included), All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
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Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
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  • After an early breakfast, depart across the Great Rift Valley floor, ascend the escarpment, and travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Enjoy breathtaking scenery along the way before arriving in Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive that continues until sunset.
  • Lunch will be taken at a scenic picnic site, likely Naabi Hill Gate.
  • You may also visit a Maasai village (optional), where you can experience traditional dances, culture, and learn about their heritage.
  • Souvenir shopping is also available at local Maasai markets.
🏕️Ang'ata Serengeti Camp - Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
🍽️All meals includedAll drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
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Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
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  • Begin your day with an early breakfast followed by a sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains-one of the accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
🏕️Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp - Mid-range tented bush camp OR Farm of Dreams (Near Ngorongoro gate)
🍽️All meals includedAll drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
4
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
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  • After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife ecosystems.
  • The crater floor offers one of the highest wildlife densities in Africa, making it ideal for spotting the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
  • The 600-650 meter-high crater walls create a natural enclosure filled with diverse wildlife.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before continuing your game drive and ascending the crater in the afternoon.
  • Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge - Mid-range lodge (near Ngorongoro Crater)
🍽️All meals included, All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)
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Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
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  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem known for its diverse birdlife and stunning landscapes.
  • Enjoy a short visit to a local market before entering the park for a photographic game drive.
  • Lake Manyara is famous for its large flocks of flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and rich biodiversity, making it a paradise for photographers and bird lovers.
  • After the game drive, return to Arusha where your safari concludes.
🏕️No accommodation (End of tour)
🍽️Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included), All drinks (Except spirits/liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7+ people
Midrange lodge: $1,850 $1,650 $1,595 $1,560 $1,560 $1,520 Get Quote

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver & cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 5-Day Lodge Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 5-Day Lodge Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 5-Day Lodge Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 5-Day Lodge Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Suricata Boma Lodge - Mid-range lodge (1-2 hours from Tarangire NP), Ang'ata Serengeti Camp - Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti), Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp - Mid-range tented bush camp OR Farm of Dreams (Near Ngorongoro gate), Suricata Boma Lodge - Mid-range lodge (near Ngorongoro Crater). Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 5-Day Lodge Group Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)All drinks (Except spirits/liquor); All meals includedAll drinks (Except spirits/liquor); Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)All drinks (Except spirits/liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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