5-Day Tanzanian Adventure Itinerary

Depart early from Arusha to reach Tarangire National Park by mid-morning. This park is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Start your day with a game drive to see elephants, lions, and other wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated spots within the park. After lunch, continue your safari adventure with another game drive or take a walking safari tour led by an experienced guide to explore the park's flora and fauna up close.

Return to Arusha in the evening. Have dinner at The Bay Leaf before retiring for the night.

Leave Arusha early in the morning to arrive at Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. Begin your day with a game drive along the shores of Lake Manyara.

Have lunch at Gibbs Farm, which offers delicious farm-to-table cuisine. In the afternoon, take part in a bird-watching tour or visit one of the local villages near the park to experience traditional Tanzanian life.

Head back to Arusha for dinner at Onsea House. End your evening with drinks at Kibo Palace Hotel Bar.

Start your day early with a drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa. Begin your morning with a descent into the crater for a game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated spots within the crater. After lunch, continue exploring the diverse ecosystems within the crater, from open savannahs to dense forests and swamps. You may also visit a Maasai village nearby to learn about their traditional way of life.

Return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner at The Plantation Lodge. End your evening with drinks at Happy Days Pub, where you can relax and share stories of your day's adventures.

Depart early from Karatu to reach Serengeti National Park by mid-morning. The Serengeti is renowned for its annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles. Start your day with a game drive to witness this spectacular event if you're visiting during migration season.

Have lunch at one of the picnic sites within the park. In the afternoon, take another game drive or join a guided walking safari tour to explore different parts of this vast park and spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Dine under the stars at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, enjoying traditional Tanzanian cuisine while overlooking the plains. Conclude your evening with drinks at Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp Bar, where you can relax by the campfire.