5-Day Affordable Northern Tanzania Safari

5 days

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Start and end in Arusha

5.0

24 traveler reviews

5-Day Affordable Northern Tanzania Safari - Professional Safari Africa

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Operator: Professional Safari Africa
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Start point
Arusha, Tanzania (Pick up at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive., 07:00 - 07:15)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch during game drive), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Heart And Soul Lodge)
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
- Picnic lunch during game drive
Landmarks
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch at Naabi Gate), Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Kontik Serengeti Tented camp )
Included Activities
- 4-hour drive to Serengeti National Park
- Game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Naabi Gate
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Kontik Serengeti Tented camp )
Included Activities
- Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park
- Transfer to Karatu Town
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride ($550 per person)
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 4
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lodge (Heart And Soul Lodge)
Included Activities
- Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5
Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park and Return to Arusha
End point
Arusha, Tanzania (By mid afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off to your preferred location by about 4:30PM in the evening. , 04:00 - 04:30)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park
Landmarks
Tarangire National Park

Landmarks
Lake Manyara National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Naabi Gate

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Tarangire National Park

What's Included

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Heart And Soul Lodge
Lodge
Days 1, 4
Kontik Serengeti Tented camp
Lodge
Days 2, 3

Operated by

Professional Safari Africa

Rating: 5(24 reviews)
Response time: 12 hours
Response rate: 83%
Cancellation policy

Reviews from other tours by Professional Safari Africa

Tour Operator
5.0

Aleš
August 17th, 2025
Best Holiday Ever!!! My brother and I decided to go on a 10-day safari in Tanzania. From a large number of tour...
Best Holiday Ever!!! My brother and I decided to go on a 10-day safari in Tanzania. From a large number of tour operators, we picked Professional Safari Africa. We could not have picked a better tour operator! The communication with Jesca and Medison was fast and flexible, both on email and WhatsApp. They created several itineraries for us that reflected our interests and preferences. One was better than the other. However, after agreeing on the itinerary and making the payment, the itinerary proved flexible, and we were able to make additional adjustments to our requirements. The safari was super organized. Professional Safari Africa took care of all permits and park entrances in advance, so we didn't have to wait long at any gate. They provided us with great accommodation throughout the Safari. Jesca and Medison always made sure everything was fine and were willing to help and assist at any time. Our guide, Anthon, was a fully qualified expert on animal behavior, an excellent driver, and a great and funny companion on our vacation. He gave us a perfect explanation of all the animals and nature. Thanks to his skills, the whole safari was super and safe. He should be covered in gold! On a scale of 1 to 10, he would get an 11. Every day, he planned a great program, and we always ate a delicious lunch from our lunch boxes somewhere in the middle of the beautiful African nature. After many years of experience, Anthon always knew where to find which animals. We saw the BIG FIVE! Thanks to Anthon, we saw everything we wanted to see and even more, which far exceeded our expectations! He was always in the right place at the right time for us to see extraordinary things! He always took us to the most interesting places! Anthon maintained the car perfectly and washed it every day, so the next morning the car was sparkling clean, as if it were new! If you travel with Anthon, be sure to give him a good tip! He works hard to make your stay unforgettable! In a nutshell, the whole vacation was like a dream, especially thanks to Anthon, Jesca, Medison, and Professional Safari Africa. Professional Safari Africa is the best! THANK YOU! Aleš & Martin ValášekShow more
Daniel
July 5th, 2025
This was hands down the best experience of our lives. Medison and our guide Jona made sure we had the most incredible...
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Ken
May 27th, 2025
Hard to fault the experience. Excellent itinerary. Only slight criticism was that first day on safari...
Hard to fault the experience. Excellent itinerary. Only slight criticism was that first day on safari (Arusha-Tarangire-Lake Manyara Serena Lodge seemed very long. Maybe an overnight stop near Tarangire would have worked better. Could also have spent a full day in Ngorongoro Crater and returned to Arusha the following day for flight to Zanzibar. Anton our safari guide was tremendous - very knowledgeable and an extremely safe driver. We would have missed 80% of the wildlife without him. Always willing to help and to explain the environment. Overall organisation was flawless. Everything worked and transfers all were on schedule. Safari vehicle did all that was required and seemed very reliableShow more

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Tour ID: 272402

Currency
Sh
Tanzanian Shilling
Tanzania
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
Tanzania
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before July 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 50% is required to confirm your booking with Professional Safari Africa. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Professional Safari Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Professional Safari Africa" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Professional Safari Africa. Please familiarize yourself with the Professional Safari Africa payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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5-Day Affordable Northern Tanzania Safari

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Itinerary

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Included Activities

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Included Activities

Serengeti National Park

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

Included Activities

Ngorongoro to Tarangire National Park and Return to Arusha

Included Activities

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