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5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by African Vacation Tours
Offered by - African Vacation Tours
Tour Features
This is a 5-day group tour. This tour takes you around the famous north circuit parks Serengeti is famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside over 250000 zebras. The Ngorongoro Crater is the highlighted park with its beautiful landscapes. It is easier to see animals as it is a crater floor. Then go to Tarangire, which is like a smaller Serengeti but famous for the many numbers of elephants. Lastly, visit Lake Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions though they are rarely seen.
| Budget tour | This budget tour includes camping and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Shared tour | This tour will be shared with other travelers. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Migombani camp No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Nyani Public Campsite (Serengeti) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Migombani camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Budget Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, the tour starts. The first stop is Arusha town for any last-minute purchases before you head off on safari. Afterward, you will head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight camping.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Migombani camp
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti which takes 6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will have a stopover at Ngorongoro Crater. You will briefly stop for 20 minutes at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breathtaking view of the crater.
You will visit a Maasai village. It is optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai community. They are known for chasing lions of their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior, drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past with the exception of drinking blood you can surely learn something. This is an optional visit not included in the price. The entrance fee is 50 per car USD.
You will arrive in the late afternoon and do a game drive in Seronera (center of Serengeti) till late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals lucky enough to see a predator hunting.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite (Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Full day Serengeti National Park with optional balloon safar
After an early breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day game drive through the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, giving you plenty of time to explore one of Africa's most iconic wildlife destinations. Keep an eye out for the Big Five, large herds of herbivores, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards in their natural habitat. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration.
For an unforgettable experience, you can choose to begin the day with an optional hot air balloon safari (available at an additional cost). Soar above the Serengeti at sunrise, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the wildlife and landscapes, and finish with a bush breakfast before joining your guide for the rest of the day's game drive.
In the late afternoon, you'll leave the Serengeti and enjoy a scenic drive to Campsite, located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll have dinner and spend the night in preparation for the next day's adventure.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Nyani Public Campsite (Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater
After an early breakfast, you'll depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, descending approximately 600 meters into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for an unforgettable game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino, making it one of the best places in Africa to spot this endangered species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring the crater floor before ascending the crater walls.
Later, you'll drive to Mto wa Mbu, near Lake Manyara National Park, where you'll check in to your camp, enjoy dinner, and relax in preparation for the next day's adventure.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Accommodation: Migombani camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, you will go to Lake Manyara National Park famous for the large number of flamingoes in the lake and its tree-climbing lions (though they are rarely seen). You will do a game drive viewing plenty of birds, lucky enough you can spot these famous tree-climbing lions. You will visit the Hippo Pool for a close look at hippos and the hot spring all this while doing a game drive and viewing plenty of animals (buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, monkeys, etc.).
After the tour, you will head back to Arusha.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 26, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
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African Vacation Tours is a leading East African tour operator dedicated to creating unforgettable travel experiences through expertly planned safaris, beach holidays, mountain adventures, and tailor-made tours. With a passion for showcasing Africa's incredible wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich heritage, we offer personalized itineraries that cater to solo travelers, couples, families, groups, and corporate clients.
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