5 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari (Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater)
5 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari takes adventurous lovers on a Tanzania safari to explore the parks with in the northern part of the country for a thrilling wildlife viewing safari. The parks to tour while on this 5 days northern circuit Tanzania wildlife safari include; Lake Manyara national park a famous destination for the mighty tree climbing loins in Tanzania with another population of these unique lions thrilling in Queen Elizabeth national park in Uganda the pearl of Africa. Then visit Serengeti national park that is famous for the annual wildebeest migration, and finally Ngorongoro crater. All these 3 destinations are amongst the frequently visited parks in Tanzania. Throughout this 5 days northern circuit Tanzania wildlife safari, be sure to spot the big 5 game and wildlife species that thrill in those parks. This 5 days Tanzania safari starts and ends in Arusha Tanzania.
Highlights of 5 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari
- Day 1: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park
- Day 2: Drive from Lake Manyara national park to Serengeti national park
- Day 3: Full day wildlife viewing in Serengeti national park
- Day 4: Drive from Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater
- Day 5: Drive from Ngorongoro crater back to Arusha for departures
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Lake Manyara national park
Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara national park: On day 1 of 5 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari, our safari representative in Tanzania will pick you from Arusha from a communicated pick up location, brief you and drive for about 3 hours on the road towards northern part of Tanzania to Lake Manyara national park where you are expected to arrive in time for lunch. Proceed with your drive while watching several wildlife species as you head to your lodge for check in and lunch. After enjoying your meal, embark on a game drive in park to view more wildlife that thrill in the park such as tree climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, Monkeys, antelopes and plenty of bird species among others. The game drive will move on till evening where you will spot nocturnal mammals getting out of their hide outs and later on drive back to the lodge for dinner and have a splendid overnight sleep.
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 2: Drive from Lake Manyara national park to Serengeti national park
Transfer from Lake Manyara national park to Serengeti national park: On day 2 of 5 days northern circuit Tanzania wildlife safari, you will enjoy your served breakfast then check out of your lodge and meet the safari driver to start a road drive from Lake Manyara national park to Serengeti national park through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The entire journey is estimated to take about 6 hours thus arriving at the park in time for lunch. Upon arrival, you will proceed to check in your lodge for lunch then embark on an evening game drive in the park since Serengeti national park is very big thus need enough time to explore it. During the game drive, you will be able to sport some of the wildlife that thrill in the park including mammals, birds, butterflies and many more. Later in the evening, you will be driven back to your lodge to enjoy dinner and have an overnight rest.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full day wildlife viewing in Serengeti national park
Full day excursion in Serengeti national park: On day 3 of 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari, you will enjoy an early breakfast then pack some lunch box to be enjoyed under the tree shade as a picnic lunch though some travelers prefer returning to the lodge for a hot meal which is also very possible. Meet your safari driver to head out for a full day excursion in Serengeti national park starting the day with either an early morning or a sunrise hot air balloon to explore the plains of the park from above. With the sunrise hot air balloon, you are on a sure deal to enjoy a bush breakfast and a bottle of Champaign after landing. Then proceed with the game drive where you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the afternoon and remain in the wilderness of Serengeti national park till late evening when your safari driver will return you to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Drive from Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater
Transfer from Serengeti national park to Ngorongoro crater: After enjoying a heavy breakfast at your lodge on day 4 of 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari, check out of the lodge and meet your Tanzania safari driver for a transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro creator with a stopover at Olduvia Gorge where the remains of the early man were discovered. Proceed to check in your lodge and enjoy a hot meal for lunch. Later in the evening, you will explore the crater on a game drive encountering with different wildlife species and other attractions that makes a crater one of the top destinations to visit in Tanzania. Amongst the wildlife spotted in the Ngorongoro crater include; Lions, Buffaloes, warthogs, zebras, wildebeest, leopards and many more. Visit the stunning lake Magadi that harbors flamingos due to the nature of its water which is soda like that attract plenty of flamingo birds. Return back to your lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Drive from Ngorongoro crater back to Arusha for departures
Transfer from Ngorongoro crater to Arusha for departures: Wake up on a relaxed breakfast on day 5 of 5 days Tanzania wildlife safari, check out of the lodge and embark on the journey from Ngorongoro crater back to Arusha where you be dropped off at your proffered location in Arusha city.
Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch
End Of 5 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari
Inclusive in 5 days northern circuit Tanzania wildlife safari
- A 4×4 safari vehicle and fuel
- Park entrance fees
- Concession fees
- An English speaking safari driver /guide
- Accommodation for 4 nights as per itinerary
- All meals as stated in the itinerary
- Enough water for drinking while on safari
- All mentioned activities
Exclusive in 5 days northern circuit Tanzania wildlife safari
- International travel Visa and Flight tickets
- Tips
- Optional activities
- Laundry
- Life insurance
- Additional accommodation
Conclusion: This 5 days northern circuit Tanzania wildlife safari takes tourists only in the northern part of Tanzania to explore Lake Manyara national park, Serengeti national, and Ngorongoro crater all with unique attractions that are worth a visit at least once in a lifetime. However, Lake Manyara national park can easily be replaced with Tarangire national park which is also situated in the northern part of Tanzania.
