5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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Tanzania Safari Overview – 5-Day Lodge Safari Adventure
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour Type: Private Tanzania Lodge Safari
Start/End: Arusha
Accommodation: Mid-range safari lodges and tented camps
Best For: First-timers, couples, wildlife photographers & nature lovers
Experience the best of Northern Tanzania safaris on this guided 5-day adventure through Tarangire National Park, the iconic Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. With daily game drives and cozy lodge stays, this trip offers the perfect blend of comfort and excitement.
Tanzania Lodge Safari Itinerary – Day by Day
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Tanzania Safari Begins
Begin your Tanzania safari tour with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees, large herds of elephants, and birdlife.
Highlights:
Game drive in Tarangire
Picnic lunch in the park
Overnight in Karatu lodge
🏨 Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or Country Lodge Karatu
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
👉 Related tour: Tarangire Day Trip from Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park – Explore Big Cat Territory
Drive across the Ngorongoro Highlands into the vast Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations.
Highlights:
Scenic drive via Great Rift Valley
Game drive en route to Serengeti lodge
Chances to spot lions, cheetahs, and leopards
🏨 Accommodation: Thorntree Camp or Serengeti Green Hills Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
👉 Explore more: 7-Day Serengeti Safari Tours
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Great Migration & Big Five
Enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Highlights:
Sunrise safari option
See elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and big cats
Optional hot air balloon safari
🏨 Accommodation: Thorntree Camp or Serengeti Green Hills Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
👉 Optional add-on: Serengeti Balloon Safari
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Wildlife Drive & Scenic Journey
After your final game drive in the Seronera Valley, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights:
Wildlife sightings along Seronera River
Arrival at crater rim lodge
Sunset views from the highlands
🏨 Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or Country Lodge Karatu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
👉 Learn more: Ngorongoro Safari Packages
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – End of Your Tanzania Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to diverse wildlife including rhinos, elephants, lions, and more.
Highlights:
Full morning crater game drive
Picnic lunch by the hippo pool
Return to Arusha by late afternoon
Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch
👉 Related: Day Trips to Ngorongoro from Arusha
✅ What’s Included in the 5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari
All park entry & crater service fees
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
English-speaking professional safari guide
Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport)
Lodge accommodations with en-suite bathrooms
Meals as listed (B, L, D)
Bottled drinking water in vehicle
Daily game drives & park activities
❌ Not Included:
International flights & Tanzania visa
Tips & personal expenses
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Optional hot air balloon safari or Maasai village visit
🌟 Why Choose This 5-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari?
✅ Daily game drives in top national parks
✅ Comfortable mid-range safari lodges
✅ Private and customizable itinerary
✅ Spot the Big Five in their natural habitats
✅ Ideal for couples, photographers & first-time safari travelers
