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Home/Destinations/Arusha/5-day safari
5 days · Arusha itinerary

Arusha 5-Day Safari: The Complete Northern Circuit

Five days from Arusha lets you explore the full northern circuit at a relaxed pace. Here is how to spend a complete Tanzania safari — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Tarangire
  2. 2Serengeti
  3. 3Ngorongoro
  4. 4Lake Manyara
  5. 5Full circuit

Days 1–2: Tarangire & Manyara

Elephants, baobabs and flamingos.

Days 3–4: Serengeti

More time to track the migration and big cats.

Day 5: Ngorongoro

Finish in the crater for the Big Five.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Arusha — prices per person.

3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
Moshi
3-Day Ngorongoro Crater Manyara and Tarangire Safari from Arusha
5.0(57)·3 days
from$780/ person
via Viator
4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha
4 Days Tarangire Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater
5.0(41)·4 days
from$930/ person
via Viator
2 Days Private Safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Park
Arusha
2 Days Private Safari in Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Park
5.0(51)·2 days
from$980/ person
via Viator
Private 4 Days Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Arusha
Private 4 Days Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
5.0(36)·4 days
from$1,790/ person
via Viator
5-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha
Arusha
5-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha
5.0(35)·5 days
from$1,180/ person
via Viator
4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking
Arusha
4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking
5.0(40)·4 days
from$720/ person
via Viator
4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti &Ngorongoro Lodge Safari Tour
Arusha
4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti &Ngorongoro Lodge Safari Tour
5.0(35)·4 days
from$2,280/ person
via Viator
5 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara Safaris
Kilimanjaro
5 Days Private Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara Safaris
5.0(30)·5 days
from$3,500/ person
via Viator

5-day safari — FAQ

Is 5 days enough for a Tanzania safari?
Five days is ideal — it covers Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater at a relaxed pace, with more time to track the migration and big cats than a 3-day trip.
What does a 5-day Arusha safari include?
A 5-day northern-circuit safari includes game drives in Tarangire, Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with park fees, transport, a guide and lodge or camping accommodation.
Should I add a balloon safari?
Yes — a sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti is a magical, once-in-a-lifetime add-on, best booked in advance as places are limited.

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