5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari – Explore Serengeti & Ngorongoro in Style
Experience the best of Northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 5-day lodge safari, featuring the iconic Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Stay in handpicked mid-range or luxury lodges with spectacular views and enjoy daily game drives with expert guides.
Key Highlights:
Visit 3 of Tanzania’s top national parks
Stay in comfortable, scenic safari lodges
Spot the Big Five and more with an experienced guide
Start and end in Arusha for convenience
Day-by-Day 5 Day Tanzania Lodge Safari Itinerary
🦓 Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (Lodge Stay)
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive and picnic lunch inside the park. Later, transfer to your safari lodge in Tarangire for dinner and overnight stay.
📍 Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge or similar
🖼️ Image Alt Tag: Elephants near baobab trees in Tarangire – 5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari
🦁 Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (Lodge Inside the Park)
Drive towards the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying breathtaking scenery en route.
Arrive in the Serengeti by afternoon for a thrilling game drive. Watch for lions, leopards, giraffes, and huge herds of wildebeest.
📍 Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp or similar
🖼️ Image Alt Tag: Sunset over Serengeti plains with giraffes – Lodge Safari in Tanzania
🐘 Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal), hunt scenes, and diverse birdlife.
Enjoy picnic lunch in the bush or hot lunch at the lodge.
📍 Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Camp or similar
🖼️ Image Alt Tag: Wildebeest migration crossing Serengeti – 5 Day Safari Tanzania
🦏 Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater (Lodge on Crater Rim)
After breakfast, depart Serengeti with a final game drive on the way out. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Enjoy a half-day crater tour—home to black rhinos, lions, and flocks of flamingos. Later, ascend and drive to your lodge on the crater rim.
📍 Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or similar
🖼️ Image Alt Tag: View of Ngorongoro Crater from lodge deck – Tanzania Lodge Safari
🐆 Day 5: Ngorongoro – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast with panoramic views, drive back to Arusha for lunch or optional shopping for souvenirs. Drop-off at Arusha Airport or your hotel.
🖼️ Image Alt Tag: Maasai market Arusha – End of 5 Day Lodge Safari Tanzania
💵 What’s Included in the 5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari
4 nights accommodation in mid-range or luxury lodges
Daily game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All park entry fees (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire)
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Meals & mineral water during the safari
Crater service fees & government taxes
✅ Optional Add-ons: Balloon safari in Serengeti, Maasai village visit, Lake Manyara extension
