5-Day Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Natron
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara · Lake Natron
Safari overview
5-Day Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Natron
This 5-day Tanzania safari takes you to the heart of the country’s most stunning landscapes and wildlife. You’ll explore Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants, the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, and the world-famous Serengeti, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Finish with a visit to Lake Natron, a sanctuary for flamingos. This safari can also be combined with Kilimanjaro climbing or a beach getaway to Zanzibar. Just let us know your preferences, and we’ll create a package to suit your needs.
Day by day
5 Days, Planned to the Last Sunset
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After breakfast, meet your safari guide and cook, then head towards Tarangire National Park, with a stop in Arusha for any last-minute items. Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and perhaps even lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Tarangire is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with rare species like the Ashy Starling and Fringe-Eared Oryx.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Lilac Public Campsite, near Lake Manyara -
After breakfast, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a day of incredible wildlife sightings. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to large herds of wildebeests, zebras, and buffalo, and is one of the few places where you can see the rare black rhino. Explore Lake Magadi on the crater floor, where you’ll find hippos, flamingos, and other water birds.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Simba Public Campsite, on the crater rim -
Enjoy breakfast with views of the Ngorongoro highlands before driving to the vast Serengeti plains. Pass through the rich Seronera region, known for its year-round water supply, attracting diverse wildlife including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Stop for lunch at a scenic spot before continuing to your campsite. In the evening, embark on a sunset game drive to see the Serengeti’s predators and the annual migration herds, depending on the season.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Seronera Public Campsite, Central Serengeti -
Start the day with a sunrise game drive, where you may see lions, leopards, or hyenas finishing their nightly hunts. Later, begin your journey toward Lake Natron, stopping at scenic viewpoints and spots where the wildebeest migration is active. Arrive in Lake Natron in the late afternoon, where, if time permits, you can take a peaceful sunset walk along the lake’s edge. Prepare for an early dinner and some rest before attempting a night hike up Ol Doinyo Lengai, Tanzania’s active volcano.
- Full board
Where you sleep tonight
Lake Natron Campsite -
Begin the day with a night ascent of Ol Doinyo Lengai, where, at dawn, you’ll reach the summit for breathtaking views of the Rift Valley. After descending, opt for a relaxing waterfall hike to cool off. After lunch, drive back to Arusha for airport drop-off or an optional overnight stay (extra cost).
- Breakfast
Transparent pricing
What This Safari Costs
Prices are per person sharing for a private 5-day / 4-night safari, and depend on the lodges you choose. Park fees, guide, 4×4 and meals are included in every tier.
| Season | Solo | 2 guests | 4 guests | 6+ guests |
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| Low season 1 March – 31 May The long rains. Lowest prices and the greenest landscape. | $2,720 | $1,810 | $1,600 | $1,500 |
| High season 1 November – 20 December, 6 January – 29 February Dry and green in turn, with good game viewing and easier lodge availability. | $2,860 | $1,910 | $1,680 | $1,580 |
| Peak season 1 June – 31 October, 21 December – 5 January Migration river crossings and the driest months. Book well ahead. | $3,180 | $2,120 | $1,870 | $1,760 |
All prices are per person sharing, in USD.
Final quotes depend on season, group size and lodge availability — tell us your dates and we'll confirm exact pricing free of charge.
The fine print, upfront
What's Included
Included
- All Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
Yue / Mar 2026
They are so warm and friendly, the safari tour is perfect and amazing
Lappet Faced Safaris was very reliable, and we had an incredible time in Tanzania during the Spring Festival holiday. Our guide, Noel, showed us…
TripAdvisor reviewer
很棒！
我们的向导noel非常棒，很认真负责，对我们的需求有求必应，在机场等我们两个小时值机完成登机后再离开，带我们看了所有的非洲五霸。体验感非常好
Liza / Mar 2026
Excellent, reliable tour operator with professional guides
I've been back from Tanzania for a while now, but I still can't stop thinking about this amazing trip. We were two families, seven people in…
Scott
7-Day Wildebeest Migration Safari
We had an amazing 7-day safari visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ndutu region of southern Serengeti, Central Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Before arriving in Tanzania I had regular communication with Francisco, the owner of Lappet Faced Safaris. Francisco always responded promptly and answered all of our questions as we planned this custom safari. I was very impressed by his prompt and thorough responses to questions and his willingness to be flexible with our itinerary during the planning stages of this trip. We were met at the airport by our driver/guide, Amani, who accompanied us for the duration of the safari. To say that Amani went above and beyond was an understatement. He was an amazing guide and he did a great job in finding various wildlife and putting us in an excellent position to observe and photograph. He was also very good at answering our questions about the wildlife, the vegetation and the people of Tanzania. I was very impressed and I could tell that he enjoyed his work and that he knew what he was talking about when explaining things about different animals. It really made the trip a more complete experience. I was very pleased with our accommodations throughout our safari, as well as with the food. Everything matched the information that we received from Francisco when we were planning our trip. Lappet Faced Safaris is a small locally-owned safari company and they provide first-class service. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is interested in visiting Tanzania and experiencing a safari. Francisco is flexible in putting together a trip itinerary so do not hesitate to share what your interests are for your safari experience and he will work with you to meet those plans. We wanted to see the wildebeest migration during their calving season, as well as seeing other resident wildlife and what we experienced during our safari was simply amazing.
CHEN / Aug 2026
GOOD
I think this travel agency responds very quickly. The planning is thorough and the execution is excellent. It's reassuring, as any unexpected issues can be promptly resolved…
Yiqing S
A memorable journey for a lifetime 💙
This was my first time travelling in Africa. Together with my Mum and two aunties we travelled as a family group of four. Generally it was an educative, cheering and lifetime memorable journey. All of us loved the safari. A genuine big thank to Lappet Faced Safari and our guide Frank. The trip was not only well arranged, safe and sound, but also full of luck. At the trip planning stage, the company general manager Francisco was very patient to answer all kinds of questions and made adjustments according to my demands as effective as possible. The cost breakdown was highly detailed. Before starting the trip, I had some concerns because my mum and aunties whose average age are nearly 60 and do not understand English. I expected that the trip might be a bit uneasy. But our guide Frank turned out to be an easy-going guy. He is so nice and got on well with three ladies. Even they don’t really understand each other’s language, there was no barrier at all :) And the car had been kept clean and tidy every morning before we get on. The ladies often praised “Frank你真棒！” (Frank you are so reliable!)During the safari, Frank could always discover those special animals that we never had such sharp eyes to notice🤣. We managed to spot the big five without much difficulties. Apart from those, we also spotted some rare creatures such as cheetah cubs, honey badger, serval, lappet faced eagle (safari company logo :D), steppe eagle, etc. Frank is absolutely professional. He introduced me all the animals alone the way in great details. Sometimes he would carefully double check the bird species in a beautiful birds illustration book. The safari was full of joy and surprise. We enjoyed every second in the wild nature of Tanzania so much that we even feel reluctant to back to city life🥲.P.S. I fulfilled my wish —— to make my own work of animal illustrations! Check them out 👇👇👇
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