Overview
A 5-day Tanzania wildlife safari is a popular and efficient way to experience the highlights of the country’s Northern Safari Circuit. This itinerary is designed to cover a lot of ground, balancing travel with extensive game viewing in some of Africa’s most famous national parks.
Tarangire National Park: Known for its enormous elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. It’s a great place to start, especially during the dry season (June to October) when animals congregate around the Tarangire River.
Lake Manyara National Park: A scenic park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions, huge baboon troops, and a wide variety of birdlife, including flamingos.Serengeti National Park: The most famous park in Tanzania, renowned for its endless plains and the Great Migration. The central Seronera region is a fantastic area for spotting big cats year-round.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, a natural enclosure with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. It offers the best chance to see the “Big Five” in a single day.Logistics: Safaris typically start and end in Arusha or Moshi. You’ll travel in a custom-designed 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing and photography.