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5-Day Tanzania Safari Tours
Tanzania is one of the top safari countries in Africa, and there are many options for a 5-day safari here. You can do a safari in isolation, or combine it with a beach holiday. Zanzibar is only a short plane hop away, and mainland Tanzania has some beautiful, idyllic beaches too. Adventure junkies might want to tag on an epic climb of Africa’s tallest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. On a Tanzanian 5-day safari, you can visit the world-famous Northern safari circuit, featuring the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, or the lesser-known Southern safari circuit for an off-the-beaten-track safari. Whichever one you choose, you’ll go home with lots of precious memories, and chances are, one day, you’ll be back for more.
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Living Among Lions - Luxury
$2,590 to $3,510 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
5.0/5 – 510 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Discover the Untouched Wilderness Luxuriously
$3,949 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 281 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Lodge Safari
$1,480 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 84 Reviews
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5-Day Serengeti Migration Mara River Crossing & Crater
$2,008 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
kiliclimb Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 110 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Luxury to Serengeti, Crater, Tarangire & Manyara
$1,760 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Ozon Light Tours
5.0/5 – 228 Reviews
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5-Day Camping to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,606 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
4.9/5 – 59 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Great Migration at the Mara River Crossing
$2,202 to $2,363 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Smile
5.0/5 – 625 Reviews
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5-Day 4Nights Cultural Safari Tour
$1,390 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Green Tanzania
5.0/5 – 133 Reviews
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5-Day Tanzania Adventure(Serengeti Migration + Big Five)
$2,680 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Akondo Adventures
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Mid Range Group Tour
$1,595 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 2,903 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Luxury Ngorongoro & Serengeti Tanzania Tour
$3,899 to $4,099 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 191 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Comfort Safari Experience
$1,760 to $1,898 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
4.9/5 – 509 Reviews
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5-Day Mid-Range Safari, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
$1,980 to $2,090 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
King Solomon Safaris
5.0/5 – 63 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Big Five Quest - (Mid- Range Package)
$1,771 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 204 Reviews
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5-Day Classic Drive Safari Valleys and Highlands
$1,608 to $1,692 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.7/5 – 227 Reviews
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5-Day Shared Migration Northern Circuit Expedition
$1,077 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Porcupine Expeditions
5.0/5 – 78 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari
$1,650 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 323 Reviews
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5-Day Private Mid Range Tanzania Safari
$1,782 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ngekewa Tours and Safaris
4.6/5 – 67 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Tanzania Safari Budget Tour
$1,869 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 587 Reviews
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Best Seller
5-Day Join Group Northern Tanzania Safari
$1,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 522 Reviews
5 Questions About 5-Day Tanzania Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband write and update many Bradt guides together, including the ‘Tanzania’ guide. She first visited Tanzania 25 years ago, and returns to visit the parks and reserves at least every three to four years. She has led several group safaris in Tanzania.› More about Ariadne
5 Questions About 5-Day Tanzania Safaris

Is it recommended to do a 5-day safari in Tanzania?
“It is difficult to give a recommended length for a Tanzanian safari. The flight to Africa from most destinations takes quite long, and many travelers also have jetlag to deal with. Taking this into account, most visitors would want to spend at least a week to 10 days in the country to make the trip worthwhile. Many people coming to Tanzania use their entire holiday on a safari of a lifetime. However, others want to combine the safari with some time at the beach, or perhaps a Kilimanjaro climb. A 5-day safari is relatively short, but it will certainly do the trick if you are looking at a beach holiday with a safari extension. Moving camp or lodging every day is tiresome, but with a 5-day safari you should at least be able to spend a couple of nights in one spot. Time permitting, you could perhaps add on another day or 2 to really make the most of this special experience.”
1What can I fit in during a 5-day safari in Tanzania?
“There are many 5-day safaris on offer in Tanzania, but when settling on an itinerary, you should never try to fit in too much. Think quality time over quantity. Spend a bit longer in one place rather than rushing around moving between parks and reserves. The most popular tours are in the Northern circuit. You can comfortably visit the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti on a 5-day safari. If driving there and flying back, you could decide to base yourself in the Western Corridor or the northern Serengeti, away from the crowds in the central Serengeti. For variety, you can also add on Lake Manyara National Park or Tarangire National Park. The latter is very rewarding in the Dry-season months. But this would then obviously shorten the time you can spent in the Serengeti. There are options in the Southern safari circuit as well. Wildlife is perhaps slightly less abundant here, but there are fewer visitors, and more opportunities for boating and walking excursions. Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) and Mikumi National Park form a popular road-safari combination. And for a real off-the-beaten-track experience you could also add a night in Udzungwa Mountains National Park. Alternatively, Ruaha National Park is perhaps the jewel of the south, and you won’t get bored spending 5 days and 4 nights in this magical place.”
2What kind of accommodation can I expect?
“Tanzania’s tourism industry is very established, and you should be able to find accommodation that is just right for your safari, or even better than expected. Maybe you’re on a tight budget, or maybe you want to splurge on a luxury holiday. Maybe you are looking for an authentic bush experience, or you prefer a home-away-from-home experience with all the creature comforts you are used to. Tanzania has the right accommodation for every type of visitor. There are no-frills budget accommodation options on the outskirts of the parks and reserves. If you need a place to eat a hearty meal and lay down your head at the end of an exciting day, these establishments offer all you need. There are many mid-range options as well. Many of them are inside the parks, which has obvious benefits compared to basing yourself outside the boundaries. Some of them are larger hotels, reminiscent of ordinary town hotels, but often with spectacular views. Others are small tented camps that lack facilities such as air-conditioning and carpeted floors, but offer an authentic back-to-nature experience with outdoor dining and camp fires at night. Budget permitting, there is a whole range of luxury accommodation to choose from too. Many of the smaller boutique lodges ooze sophistication, and their designs are often out of this world. The food, service and guiding are obviously unparalleled too.”
3Which animals can I expect to see?
“You’re in for a treat on a Tanzanian safari; all the popular parks and reserves teem with wildlife. For sheer numbers, the Northern circuit parks are best. Especially so if you plan your trip to coincide with the annual wildebeest migration, when millions of blue wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move together in search of greener pastures. These enormous herds attract lots of predators as well. Lion and cheetah are usually nearby, and if you’re lucky you could see a leopard feeding in a tree. When booking a safari in the Dry season, you might want to include Tarangire National Park. Huge herds of elephant congregate here when water gets scarce elsewhere. If you decide to visit the southern Tanzanian parks, such as Ruaha and Nyerere, you might get lucky with wild dog. These parks are some of the last strongholds of these endangered animals. Ruaha is known for big prides of lion, and you might also appreciate the variety of antelope here. Unusual species, such as roan and lesser kudu, are regularly spotted.”
4How much will this safari cost?
“There are many variables in the cost of a holiday, therefore it is difficult to put a price on a 5-day safari in Tanzania. Expect a starting price of US$950 per person for a 5-day budget tour, while luxury tours start at about US$2,500. Before booking a tour, it makes sense to get a few quotes. There is the comfort level to consider. Tours range from budget (camping or lodges or a combination of both) to luxury and even luxury+. Private tours are usually more expensive than shared tours. To save valuable time, it might make sense to use internal flights on a 5-day safari. The flights can be costly though. The accommodation on fly-in safaris is usually at the upper end, so that makes these packages even pricier. To save money, consider traveling in the off season, which mostly corresponds with the Wet season. However, it rarely rains all day and there are many positives in traveling at this time. Think about the lush landscapes, the abundance of birds and baby animals, and most of all, the lack of crowds.”
5Tanzania Reviews

Harriet is a zoologist with more than 20 years’ experience. She has the privilege of working with the world’s top wildlife photographers and photo-guides.
The Serengeti and so much more.
Tanzania is “the” classic safari destination and should be top of every Africa lover’s wish list. The starting point for most visitors is the northern safari circuit, comprising the iconic Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater, with Lake...

Mark is a travel writer who grew up in Africa and has written over 700 titles for Condé Nast Traveller, Travel Africa, BBC Wildlife and others.
As a safari destination Tanzania has it all!
Tanzania as a safari destination has it all. If this is your first safari and your ambition is to get some amazing sightings and rack up the big 5 as soon as possible, then Ngorongoro Crater is probably the best place in the world to do...
Spectacular!!!
We visited Tarangire national park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, lake Manyara and then finished off our stay in Zanzibar. Tanzania is beautiful and the people are wonderful, friendly and helpful. My husband is 70 and I’m mid...
Great place for your next safari.
The safari we went on was fantastic. We got to see a huge variety of wildlife. We visited in June and the weather was very pleasant and the main tourist season hadn't built up. A barrier to Tanzania is the airport security which seemed...

Beautiful and very peaceful
When we have done some great amount of research of the different locations and the various operators that offer the Safari experience. Since we love to plan everything on our own the research took some decent effort but as we we have...

A must see experience
What a truly amazing experience seeing so much wildlife upclose and in their natural environment. Our driver (William..everlasting African adventure) was so knowledgeable about the area and went out of his way to ensure we saw as much...