5-Day Tanzania Safari Package

Quick Facts

Duration	5 days / 4 nights
Price from	$2,820 per person
Difficulty	Moderate
Group size	2–6 guests
Destinations	Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Tour Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this 5-day wildlife adventure with Explore Jambo Maasai. Discover Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible diversity of wildlife.

Enjoy guided game drives in a private 4x4 safari vehicle, explore breathtaking landscapes, and look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other iconic African animals. With carefully selected accommodation options ranging from comfortable lodges to luxury stays, this safari can be tailored to your travel style and budget.

Whether you are visiting Tanzania for the first time, travelling as a couple, or planning a family adventure, this classic Northern Circuit safari offers an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife and natural beauty.

Highlights

Two nights in the Serengeti

A full day for big cats, with no pack-and-move after day one.

Three classic places

Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in five days.

Window seat guaranteed

Every guest has a window seat in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof.

Maasai village visit

A visit on the last day, after the crater, and entry is included.

Migration upgrade

                  
                  Move your Serengeti nights to a mobile camp near the herds, for an extra charge.

Same-standard alternatives

If your first lodge or camp is full, we offer one of the same standard.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 5-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire: Elephant Safari

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner tay Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu Alternative of the same standard: Eileen's Trees Inn or Bougainvillea Lodge, Karatu

Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Karatu Your driver-guide picks you up from your Arusha hotel in the morning, and you drive to Tarangire National Park, about two hours away. Tarangire is known for its baobab trees and its big elephant herds. You spend the day on a game drive along the Tarangire River, with a picnic lunch in the park. In the late afternoon you climb into the cooler Karatu highlands and check in to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and the night. Morning hotel pickup in Arusha Full game drive along the Tarangire River Picnic lunch in the park

Day 2

Ngorongoro Rim to the Central Serengeti

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner Embalakai Serengeti Camp, Central Serengeti (tented) Alternative of the same standard: Tanzania Bush Camps, Serengeti Wild Camp or Kirimu Serengeti Camps

Karatu → Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Central Serengeti After breakfast you leave the highlands and drive along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, then down the outer slopes to the Serengeti. Once you enter the plains, you start game driving through the Seronera valley, which is known for its predators. You reach Embalakai Serengeti Camp in the evening for an open-air dinner and your first night in a tent. Breakfast, then drive along the Ngorongoro rim Game drive through the Seronera valley Open-air dinner and overnight at camp

Day 3

Full Day in the Serengeti: Leopards, Lions and Cheetahs

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner Stay Embalakai Serengeti Camp, Central Serengeti (tented) Alternative of the same standard: Tanzania Bush Camps, Serengeti Wild Camp or Kirimu Serengeti Camps

Central Serengeti A whole day for the Serengeti. You head out at first light to look for leopards in the trees along the river, lions on the kopjes and cheetahs hunting on the open plains. You have a bush picnic lunch, then continue into quieter valleys in the afternoon. You spend a second peaceful night at camp, so you do not have to pack and move. Early start and full-day game drive Bush picnic lunch Afternoon drive into quieter valleys Second night at the same camp

Day 4

Serengeti Morning Drive and the Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner Ngorongoro Rim Lodge, crater rim Alternative of the same standard: Embalakai Ngorongoro or Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Central Serengeti → Olduvai area → Ngorongoro crater rim You have a last game drive in the Serengeti, looking for any species you have not yet seen. After lunch you drive back through the Olduvai area and up the highlands to your lodge on the crater rim. You check in to Ngorongoro Rim Lodge and spend the evening on the rim, ready for the crater next morning. Last morning game drive in the Serengeti Lunch, then drive via the Olduvai area Arrive at the crater rim lodge Dinner and overnight on the rim

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Village and Departure

Breakfast · Lunch End of safari

Ngorongoro Crater → Maasai village → Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport You go down onto the crater floor early. The caldera is home to a high concentration of wildlife and gives you a good chance of the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. You have a picnic lunch by the hippo pool. After lunch you climb out and visit a traditional Maasai village, where you learn about the daily life of the community. Then we drive you back to Arusha or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. Early descent into the crater Game drive on the crater floor Picnic lunch by the hippo pool Maasai village visit Drive to Arusha or the airport

What's Included

Pickup and drop-off in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (window seat guaranteed)
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
1 night at Marera Valley Lodge
2 nights at Embalakai Serengeti Camp
1 night at Ngorongoro Rim Lodge
All national park gate fees, the crater descent fee and conservation fees
Full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners as listed
Entry ticket to the Maasai village

What's Not Included

International flights
Tanzania entry visa (about $50 USD)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Alcoholic drinks at the camps
Tips for your guide (recommended)
Personal items and optional extras

Pricing & Availability

$2,426 per person

4

$2,304 per person

6+

Destinations on This Tour

Serengeti National Park Tarangire National Park Ngorongoro Crater

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the 5 Days Tanzania Safari Package | Northern Circuit?

This itinerary runs 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.

How much does the 5 Days Tanzania Safari Package | Northern Circuit cost?

Prices start from $2,820 per person. The final cost depends on the season you travel, the size of your group and the lodges or camps you choose, so we quote every trip individually.

Which parks and areas does the 5 Days Tanzania Safari Package | Northern Circuit visit?

This route covers Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.

What is included in the price?

Included: Pickup and drop-off in Arusha or at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (window seat guaranteed), Professional English-speaking driver-guide, 1 night at Marera Valley Lodge, 2 nights at Embalakai Serengeti Camp, 1 night at Ngorongoro Rim Lodge, All national park gate fees, the crater descent fee and conservation fees, Full board: breakfasts, lunches and dinners as listed and Entry ticket to the Maasai village.

What is not included?

Not included: International flights, Tanzania entry visa (about $50 USD), Travel insurance (strongly recommended), Alcoholic drinks at the camps, Tips for your guide (recommended) and Personal items and optional extras. We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.

How many people travel together?

Group size runs from 2 to 6 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.

How physically demanding is this trip?

We rate this trip as moderate. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.

When is the best time to do this trip?

June to October (dry season & river crossings), January to March (calving season). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.

How do I book or ask a question?

Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.

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