5-Day Big Five Safari
Serengeti, Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater in just 5 days.
You’re likely to see all of Africa’s Big Five animals, and many more, too.
5-day Big Five Safari Day by Day Itinerary
Safari Type: Budget Camping, Mid-Range, and Luxury options available
Destinations:
- Serengeti Nat Park
- Manyara Nat Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- Departure: Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Customizable: Yes
- Season: Year-Round
Day 1: Manyara National Park
Your driver-guide will meet you after breakfast at your Arusha-area hotel and hold a quick briefing before departure.
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions, hippos and flamingos.
Dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge
or
Dinner and overnight at Jambo Campsite.
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin the drive to Serengeti National Park. The route takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and you will likely see animals such as gazelles, wildebeests and zebras throughout the drive.
Upon arrival in Serengeti, you will continue toward the famous Seronera area and settle into your campsite or hotel, depending on your chosen accommodations.
You will likely continue to see wildlife such as antelope and zebras in the distance.
Dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Adventure Camp
Or
Dinner and overnight at Pimbi Campsite.
Full Board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Depart early for the best chance of catching leopards on the move, or the elusive serval cat. Seronera is a favorite area of Serengeti for resident zebras, gazelles and buffalo – and their predators such as cheetahs, lions and leopards.
You may enjoy a hot lunch at your accommodations, or choose to pack a picnic lunch to enjoy during the game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Shuhudia Adventure Camp
or
Dinner and overnight at Pimbi Campsite.
Full Board: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4 : Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart after breakfast for Ngorongoro, with a game drive as you go.
Once you arrive in the Conservation Area, begin the descent into the crater for a chance to see the world’s largest concentration of animals within a natural volcanic caldera.
In the early evening, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge
or
overnight at Jambo Campsite in Mtu wa Mbu.
Full Board: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5 : Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a visit to a local Maasai Boma, or enjoy a village walk at Mto wa Mbu, including a banana plantation tour.
Later, drive to Arusha, which marks the end of your 5-day safari adventure.
If your travel plans have you flying out on this final day, please let us know. We would be happy to assist with an airport transfer.
Also, there is an option to add a Zanzibar beach holiday to the end of this tour.
End of tour
