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15 5-Day Experiences in Tanzania, From Cheapest Day Out to Big Week

128 tours  ·  from $674

Trips get planned around one or two big bookings. These 15 5-day experiences are the ones worth planning around, each with its cost, its length and its traveller verdict.

5 Days Group Camping Safari - Tarangire: elephants beneath the baobabs
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5 Days Group Camping Safari

1.5 Days Group Camping Safari

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

Spend five days on a small-group camping safari from Arusha with a private guide, 4x4 vehicle, cook, meals, and stays near Tanzania’s top parks. Look for elephants in Tarangire, flamingos at Manyara, big cats in the Serengeti, and wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater. Departures can include up to seven people.

“Spotted all the big 5 and had many amazing animal encounters on the 5 day tour to Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire NP. Note that for group tours, people doing different number of tour days are combined together Read more”

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5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire - Day 1: A calm start 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 a private guide and open-roof safari truck. See Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, search the Serengeti for big cats, and finish at bird-filled Lake Manyara. Arusha lodge stays, most meals, park entry, and airport pickup are included.

“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 one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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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

You’ll spend five days tracking elephants, lions, zebras, and possibly rhinos across three of Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas. A private guide, cook, camping stays, meals, water, jeep Wi-Fi, and pre- and post-safari lodging are included. Guides such as Samwel, Samuel, Douglas, Jacob, and Johnson have led past departures.

“We had the best safaritrip - more than we could ever dream of! Thanks to the best guide ever, Douglas, we experienced so many fantastic things. He knew the parks very well and knew just where to spot all the animals. He even managed to go so close to three cheeRead more”

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Tanzania Simba Safari - 5 Days - Day 2: The long road to Serengeti National Park
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Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

4.Tanzania Simba Safari – 5 Days

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

You’ll travel privately from Arusha to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater in a 4x4 Toyota Cruiser with a driver-guide. Expect long road days, morning and afternoon game drives, lodge stays, picnic lunches, and strong chances to see lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and other wildlife. Guide assignments vary, with guides such as Goodluck, Adrian, and Musa H. praised for sharp animal spotting.

“If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania you must use Easy Tour! From start to finish everything was perfect for me and my family of 4 on our private 5 day tour. All logistics were taken care of almost before we even thought to ask about them. Easy Tour has tons of experiencRead more”

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5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and ancient baobabs
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5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

5.5 Days Budget Private Safari, Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews

You’ll join a private five-day safari from Arusha with hotel pickup, meals, a guide, camping in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and a lodge stay. The route covers four major parks, with chances to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, flamingos, and black rhinos. Guide Praise is especially praised for his animal-spotting skills.

“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 3: a full Serengeti search for big cats
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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 privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a five-day wildlife circuit. Expect full-day game drives, hot picnic lunches, included park fees, and a guide assigned to your group. Guides such as Laban, Daudi, Andrew, Calvin, and William have earned especially strong praise for wildlife spotting and calm driving.

“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 - Arusha arrival and the first night
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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 a private northern Tanzania safari with a professional guide, full-board meals, and lodge stays. Visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, with chances to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, flamingos, and migrating herds. Guides such as Simon, Shafino, Macha, and Nelson are praised for sharp animal-spotting skills.

“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 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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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

This five-day private safari from Arusha visits Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a private 4x4, guide, lodging, and full-board meals. Guides such as Elias, Ezekiel, Mandela, Amiri, and Freddie are praised for sharp animal spotting, safe driving, and clear explanations. Airport transfers are included, but confirm the exact pickup plan before arrival.

“We had a great safari with very nice guide. His name is Frank. We saw a lot of animals and all big five. We will never forget and recommend it. The organization from Team (Simba Ezekiel, Twalbu Mr T., Jerry, Halima etc.) was perfect organized.”

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5-Day private Camping Safari Tour in Tanzania - Day 2: The long road to 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

Spend five days on a private camping safari from Arusha with a guide and 4x4 vehicle, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, four nights of camping, and chances to see elephants, lions, hippos, zebra, wildebeest, and more. Guides named in guest feedback include Rocky, Mandela, Gordon, Fredy, and Golden.

“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 two: the long road to the 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

Start in Arusha at 8:30 a.m. for five days of camping, wildlife drives, and long road journeys through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides including Mike, Bakari, Ludo, and Godfrey have been praised for sharp animal spotting and steady driving. Expect picnic lunches, shared safari logistics, and basic campsites.

“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 2: Crossing the highlands into Seronera
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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

Set out from Arusha with a private guide and 4x4 vehicle for five days across Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect elephant herds, lions, birds, open plains, and a crater floor packed with wildlife. Guides such as John, Joseph, Jackson, Muro, and Sixie have led highly praised trips, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“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 - Tarangire: a strong first day around elephants and open country
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serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

12.serengeti, ngorongoro & tarangire 5days private tour

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

This private five-day safari from Arusha visits Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. You get a dedicated vehicle and guide for your group, pickup, mobile ticketing, and time to focus on wildlife rather than rushing between stops. Past guides have included Iddy, Abdul, Dickson, Innocent, Christian, and Simon.

“I must have messaged dozens of tour operators, but when I came across Safari Soles, their personalised itinerary immediately stood out. Joachim, our sales representative, was incredible—he responded almost instantly to every request and change we made until we had our Read more”

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5 Days Mid-Range Group Safari with Accommodation - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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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

Spend five days with a certified guide exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect small groups of up to seven, picnic meals, mid-range stays, and long game drives. Guides such as Fredy, Damien, Rocky, Felix, and Elias are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations.

“This was a great experience and all the staff at Suricata were super friendly! Fredy was a great tour guide and we were able to see all of the Big 5. I would highly recommend this trip and Suricata.”

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5 Days Serengeti Camping Safari - Day 2: The long road to 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 through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. Expect long drives, early game drives, simple campsite nights, a cook-prepared menu, and chances to see elephants, lions, flamingos, hippos, and possibly rhinos. Guides named in past bookings include David, Emmanuel, Kelvin, and Brison.

“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 one: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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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 on a small-group safari from Moshi or Arusha, with a full day in Tarangire, two days in the Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater game drive and a Mto wa Mbu village visit. Expect camping, shared safari transport, meals, Wi-Fi, drinking water and a maximum of six people.

“Around begining of the last year, I have decided to make a Safari trip in east Africa. After doing some research, soon I was sure that the option with Meru Slopes was very promising.”

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