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The 15 Best 5-Day Experiences in Tanzania

127 tours  ·  from $674

This is the shortlist you would text a friend: 15 5-day experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the thing to know before you commit.

5 Days Group Camping Safari - Day 2: Lake Manyara’s forest, lake, and flamingos
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

1.5 Days Group Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · from $1,100Our pick

Set out from Arusha in a private 4x4 with a guide and a group of up to seven. You will camp for four nights, eat all meals except one dinner, and visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with strong chances for elephants and big cats.

“Safari meraviglioso con la compagnia Suricati. La nostra guida Max e il nostro cuoco Salim meravigliosi. Cibo abbondante e ottimo, tende molto comode. Ovviamente è un campeggio in Africa quindi non un resort ma l’esperienza è indimenticabile. Grazie di tutto. Compagnia super consigliata.”

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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day one at Arusha Planet Lodge
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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

2.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with airport pickup, lodge and tented-camp stays, most meals, and a private safari vehicle. See Tarangire elephants and baobabs, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, search the Serengeti for big cats, and finish at bird-filled Lake Manyara.

“I don't know where to start, but let me say we have had the most wonderful trip of our entire lives, the trip exceeded all the expectations we had, the jeep is brand new, clean and well maintained, our tour guide Imma is one of the best in the IRead more”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 2: Crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

3.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Travel from Arusha with a private guide and cook through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, tented camping, simple facilities, full-board meals, Wi-Fi in the jeep, and a visit to Mto wa Mbu’s banana-growing community. Guides may include Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, Jacob, or Johnson.

“Excellent . To start with confirmation given by the travel agent, the guide samuel and the support staff and the cook. A tour worth , guide/ driver samuel was very patient and knowledgeable and was very clear and communicative on animals and birds. He had good knowledgRead more”

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Tanzania Simba Safari - 5 Days - Day 1: Arrive in Arusha and get your bearings
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Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

4.Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · from $2,897

Travel by 4x4 Toyota Cruiser from Arusha to two of Tanzania’s great wildlife areas. You get two nights in Serengeti National Park, a full day of game drives, and an early Ngorongoro Crater visit with a private guide. Guides named in past trips include Adrian, Goodluck, Harry, Dennis, and Musa H.

“We used Easy Travel for our Tanzania trip and Adrian was our wonderful driver and guide. Adrian was easy going and confident. His knowledge and skills were impressive. This is a great trip for families. I'm in my 70's and Adrian was always helpful and accommodating. His big smile and sense of humor is a plus. Be sure to request him for your safari experience.”

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5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania - Day 2: The long road to Serengeti
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5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

5.5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $0

You’ll travel privately from Arusha with a guide and chef, visiting four major parks in five days. Expect elephants at Tarangire, sunrise game drives in Serengeti, a crater descent at Ngorongoro, and birdlife at Lake Manyara, with two nights of camping and lodge stays.

“Where do you start My guide Praise was the animal whisperer, they came We saw everything I've been home in UK now for a week and I'm still struggling to express how amazing this trip was Please trust this company, My jaw is still so dropped I can't Express The food was amazing I saw a black rhino 🦏 Lions feeding Leopard Cheetah Baby elephant Everything Just everything You must go ❤️❤️❤️”

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5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha - Day 2: The long road to the Serengeti
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5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha

6.5-Day Private Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $2,780

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a private five-day safari with a dedicated guide, included meals, lodging, park fees, and round-trip transport. Guides such as Laban, Enoch, Juma, and Andrew have led past departures, but ask who will accompany your group.

“We had the most incredible 5-day safari and were lucky to have Laban as our guide – he was actually nominated as best guide last year, and I couldn’t agree more!”

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5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit - Day 1 in Arusha, an easy landing before the parks
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5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

7.5 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $3,744

Spend five days on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with a private guide, open-roof vehicle, meals, and lodge stays. Look for Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro’s Big Five, Serengeti predators, and Lake Manyara flamingos. Guides such as Simon, Macha, Shafino, and Nelson have led recent departures.

“Couldn’t have had a better trip! It was short, only four days, but we had an absolute blast. We saw everything we could’ve imagined, and Macha was the best Guide. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.”

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5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup - Day 2: Flamingos, Hippos, and Forest at Lake Manyara
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5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

8.5-Day Private midrange Tour in Arusha with Airport Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $3,600

You’ll travel in a private 4x4 with a dedicated guide from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Guides such as Elias, Ezekiel, Mandela, Amiri, and Lewis are associated with the operator, though your assigned guide varies. Expect full board, airport pickup, and long game-drive days.

“The trip was amazing and much more than I ever expected! Amazing landscape, thousands of animals near by, extraordinary camps, good organisation and a very helpful guide & driver. Thank you so much for this unique and stunning experience!”

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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania - Day 3: A full day in the central Serengeti
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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

9.5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · from $2,300

Set out from Arusha in a private 4x4 with a safari guide for five days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long game drives, Seronera camping, picnic lunches, and close views of elephants, big cats, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and hippos. Ask about guides such as Rocky, Mandela, or Gordon.

“We took a 5 day shared tent safari and went to Tangariro first, then Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It was the perfect order with the crater as biggest highlight. It was an amazing experience, we saw 4 out of Big Five. Food was amaRead more”

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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater - Day Three: A Full Day in Central Serengeti
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5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

10.5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $1,120

Join a five-day, four-wheel-drive camping safari from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You will camp at Kizumba, Seronera, and Simba, with English-speaking guides, a safari cook, picnic lunches, and a strong chance of seeing the Big Five. Guide assignments vary, with Mike, Bakari, and others praised for their park skills.

“Was very disappointed by one of your drivers playing loud music in the ngorongoro crater, instead of protecting and respecting the environment he was busy disturbing the people around and most importantly the animals, why play loud Read more”

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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

11.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $2,211

Spend five days with a private guide in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, lions, birds, open plains, picnic lunches, lodge or tent accommodation, and long game drives. Guide assignments vary, with John, Joseph, Muro, Jackson, and Sixie praised for sharp animal spotting and strong park knowledge.

“Thanks to John and Anok who went above and beyond to secure or Ngorogoro and Serengeti adventures went smooth from day 1.”

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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour - Serengeti is the main wildlife draw
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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

12.serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $2,461

Spend five private days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro from Arusha with a dedicated guide and vehicle. The route gives you time for game drives and rest, while guides such as Iddy, Abdul, Dickson, and Innocent have led similar Safari Soles trips. Pickup, mobile tickets, and group discounts are available.

“We booked independently with Safari Soles and from start to finish, the service was excellent. Communication and online discussions with Renata were always professional, clear, informative and prompt with any questions dealt with quickly. 
Our budget Safari included TarRead more”

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5 Days Mid-Range Group Safari with Accommodation - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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5 Days Mid-Range Group Safari with Accommodation

13.5 Days Mid-Range Group Safari with Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $1,800

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a certified guide in a small group of up to seven. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, four nights of mid-range lodging, and strong chances to see the Big Five.

“My and my fiance got on a 5 day safari with Suricata and Amiri was our guide. During these 5 days we visited 4 national parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara), each of them was unique in a different way. The tour was perfectlRead more”

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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari - Day 2: Crossing Ngorongoro toward the Serengeti
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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

14.5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $1,100

Join a shared camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. You’ll ride with a guide and chef, eat all meals, and spend nights at campsites. Guides named on recent departures include David, Emmanuel, Kelvin, Brison, and Lucas.

“our safari trip to the Serengeti National Park was an unforgettable experience. The park's incredible wildlife, scenic beauty, and unique camping experience made for an exciting and memorable adventure. We highly recommend the Serengeti as a must-visit destination for any safari enthusiast.”

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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai - Day 2: Crossing the highlands into the Serengeti
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5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

15.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Spend five days with a small group of up to six, tracking elephants in Tarangire, wildlife in the Serengeti and animals in Ngorongoro Crater. Expect early starts, camping, sunrise drives, mobile Wi-Fi, meals, drinking water and a village visit in Mto wa Mbu.

“I was really pleased I went with Meru Slopes. Great guides, great food, and good camps. The guides went to great effort for us to see everything. I was also very impressed with the communication from Meru Slopes. A big thank you to Jerome who communicated promptly over email and met me on the first day of the tour.”

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