Best 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari Itinerary, 2027, 2028 & 2029
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive – KaratuYour best 5 days Tanzania group joining safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. You will meet your professional safari guide and other travelers joining the group before departing for Tarangire National Park.The journey takes you through the beautiful countryside of northern Tanzania, passing local villages and rural landscapes. Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, you will begin your game drive.Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife, especially during the dry season. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas and different bird species. Lions and other predators are also found in the park.You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later in the day, you will leave Tarangire and drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Budget or midrange lodge/camp in KaratuDay 2: Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park – Game Drive – Serengeti National ParkAfter an early breakfast, you will depart Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. This beautiful park offers a variety of habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, woodland and lake environments.During your game drive, you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, hippos and different bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its occasional tree-climbing lions. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may see flamingos and other waterbirds around the lake.After exploring Lake Manyara, you will continue your journey towards Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you travel from the Great Rift Valley towards the famous Serengeti plains.You will have a picnic lunch during the journey before proceeding to Serengeti. Upon arrival, you may enjoy a short game drive, depending on your arrival time and park conditions. Later, you will check in at your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Budget or midrange tented camp in SerengetiDay 3: Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Game DriveAfter breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. This day allows you to discover more of the park's vast plains and search for the wildlife that makes Serengeti one of Africa's most famous safari destinations.Your professional safari guide will plan the game drive according to wildlife movements and seasonal conditions. You may explore areas around the Seronera Valley, which is known for its resident wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot predators.During your game drive, you may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and hyenas. Serengeti is also home to a wide variety of bird species.Depending on your travel dates, you may have opportunities to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains as part of the Great Migration. The exact location of the herds changes throughout the year.You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, return to your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Budget or midrange tented camp in SerengetiDay 4: Serengeti National Park – Morning Game Drive – KaratuAfter an early breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This is another opportunity to explore the plains and search for wildlife during the cooler hours of the day.You may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and other animals. Your guide will select suitable game-viewing areas according to the wildlife activity and your departure schedule.After the morning game drive, you will begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenic landscapes as you leave the Serengeti plains and travel towards the Ngorongoro Highlands.You will have a picnic lunch along the way before continuing to Karatu. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge or camp, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Budget or midrange lodge/camp in KaratuDay 5: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive – Return to ArushaAfter an early breakfast, you will depart Karatu and drive towards Ngorongoro Crater for your final wildlife experience on this best 5 days Tanzania group joining safari.Upon arrival, you will descend approximately 600 metres into the crater for an exciting game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations, supporting a wide range of animals within its diverse habitats.During your crater game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and hippos. The crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania to look for the endangered black rhino, although sightings are never guaranteed.You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and begin your return journey to Arusha.Upon arrival, your guide will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location in Arusha, marking the end of your Best 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari 2027, 2028 & 2029.Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Not includedBest 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari Inclusions
Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing.
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
Tarangire National Park entrance fees.
Lake Manyara National Park entrance fees.
Serengeti National Park entrance fees.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater-related fees.
Four nights of accommodation as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Drinking water during the safari.
Game drives in all four destinations.
Pickup and drop-off in Arusha.
Government taxes and applicable levies.Best 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari Exclusions
International and domestic flights.
Airport transfers, unless arranged separately.
Accommodation in Arusha before or after the safari.
Travel insurance.
Visa fees.
Tips for the safari driver-guide.
Personal expenses such as laundry, alcoholic drinks and souvenirs.
Optional hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti.
Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Any other services not specified under inclusions.Why Choose Our Best 5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari?
Four iconic national parks and wildlife destinations: Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater within one five-day Tanzania safari.Affordable group joining experience: Share the safari vehicle with other travelers and enjoy a more affordable way to discover Tanzania's famous wildlife destinations.Ideal for solo travelers: Join fellow safari enthusists, meet new people and share the experience without booking a private safari vehicle.Serengeti wildlife experience: Spend two nights in Serengeti and enjoy additional opportunities to search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and the Great Wildebeest Migration.Ngorongoro Crater adventure: Explore the crater floor and search for the Big Five in one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife areas.Professional safari guides: Travel with experienced driver-guides who understand the parks, wildlife behavior and seasonal animal movements.Comfortable accommodation: Enjoy four nights in carefully selected lodges and tented camps, positioned to support the safari route.Convenient Arusha departure and return: Start and finish your five-day Tanzania group joining safari in Arusha, making it easier to connect with your other travel arrangements.A complete Northern Circuit experience: Discover different wildlife habitats, landscapes and photographic opportunities across four of Tanzania's most popular safari destinations.
