5-Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari

Embark on a 5-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari with Nihapa Tours, a premier Arusha-based operator, offering a perfect balance of wildlife viewing and iconic landscapes.

Begin with a scenic Serengeti safari from Arusha, transferring to Serengeti National Park for a thrilling safari across its endless plains, teeming with the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, as well as the Great Migration (June–July or December–March).

Enjoy several days of immersive game drives, spotting lion prides and impalas in the Seronera area, before a safari to Ngorongoro unveils the Ngorongoro Crater’s volcanic beauty, home to rhinos and flamingos. This Ngorongoro safari concludes your journey with a visit to Ngorongoro, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

Guided by expert safari leaders and featuring luxurious eco-lodges in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, this Serengeti and Ngorongoro tour delivers a seamless blend of adventure, wildlife, and comfort.

5 Days Tanzania Safari from Manyara

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar, crafted by the experts at Nihapa Tours. Begin your journey with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your private safari adventure kicks off. Explore three of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, each offering unique landscapes, rich wildlife, and incredible photo opportunities.

Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide, such as Fadhili, renowned for his in-depth knowledge and ability to bring the wilderness to life. Enjoy handpicked, eco-friendly lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with authenticity.

Tour Highlights

  • Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Parks Visited: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Safari Style: Fly in Fly Out Safari
  • Group Size: Flexible (2–6 recommended)
  • Departure and Return Place: We can start/end this Safari from Zanzibar
  • Departure Time: According to the flight
  • Return Time: Approximately 4:30 PM.
  • Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, a hat, and spare clothing.
  • Customizations: Can be amended/customized upon request, to suit your requirements
  • Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request
  • Season: The Dry season (from late June to October) offers the best wildlife viewing in general, with the wildebeest migration as its absolute highlight. The migration’s timing varies yearly (the best chance of seeing it is during June and July), while the wildebeest calving is from late January to February.
  • Your own private guide and driver for in-depth wildlife touring based on your interests
  • Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our locally born travel specialists
  • Around-the-clock support from your travel designer and concierge before, during, and after your trip

Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • After breakfast, drive ~2 hours to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Afternoon arrival; optional Olduvai Gorge Museum ($35/person) or Maasai village visit ($25/person)
  • Relax and enjoy views of the 260 km² caldera hosting ~30,000 animals

Day-3: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti

  • 6:30 AM descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive
  • Spot black rhinos, lions, hippos, cheetahs, and flamingos at Lake Magadi
  • Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool
  • Optional: Crater rim hike ($35/person)
  • Afternoon drive ~2 hours to Serengeti; short game drive en route to Seronera.

Day 4: Full Game drive in Central Serengeti

  • Choose: Full-day game drive (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) with packed lunch or early morning drive (6:00 AM), return for breakfast, then afternoon drive
  • Explore the Seronera area’s wildlife-rich habitat, with the Seronera River attracting lions, leopards, elephants, and more
  • Optional: Hot air balloon ride ($450-$550/person)

Day 5: Serengeti to Zanzibar

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti until ~10:15 AM
  • Transfer to Seronera Airstrip for flight to Zanzibar
  • Arrive in Zanzibar by ~2:00–3:00 PM; transfer to your hotel
  • End of safari services by Nihapa Tours