25-10-2025 | Tanzania sharing safari tour packages
This 5-day Tanzania sharing safari package combines 1 day in the elephant-filled Tarangire National Park, 1 day exploring Lake Manyara's unique ecosystem, 2 full days in the world-famous Serengeti, and a final, amazing day inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Your journey starts with the giant baobab trees of Tarangire, followed by the chance to see tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara. The adventure continues into the endless plains of the Serengeti for two days of incredible wildlife viewing. Your safari finishes on a high note, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with animals. This all-inclusive package covers your professional guide, 4x4 safari vehicle, park fees, meals, and accommodation. We can also tailor-made the trip to fit your needs.
Package Details
- Tour Name: 5-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari
- Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater.
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Adventure Type: Wildlife Safari, Game Drives, Nature Sighting
- Tour Style: Small Group Sharing Safari (Maximum 6 guests per vehicle)
- Group Size: You will join a group of 2 to 6 other travelers. This helps keep the cost down while ensuring a great experience for everyone.
- Starting Point: Arusha/Moshi, Tanzania
- Ending Point: Arusha, Tanzania
- Price: From $1200 per person
- Accommodation: A mix of comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps. Budget camping options are also available upon request.
- Best Time to Go: June to October for the dry season and Great Migration river crossings. December to March for the calving season in the Southern Serengeti. Honestly, it's a fantastic destination all year round.
The 5-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Tour Overview
This isn't just a tour; it's a journey into the heart of wild Africa. We've designed this 5-day Tanzania sharing safari for those who want to see the best of Tanzania's Northern Circuit without the cost of a private trip. Sharing the safari vehicle and guide with a few other like-minded travelers makes it more affordable, and you might even make some new friends along the way.
You'll travel in a proper 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, which is perfect for getting those amazing photos. Your driver-guide is a local expert. He knows these parks like the back of his hand. He knows where the animals are likely to be, can identify hundreds of bird species, and can tell you all about the local culture.
The trip is paced to give you maximum time for game viewing. We handle all the logistics, from park fees and accommodation to preparing fresh, tasty meals. All you need to do is charge your camera, sit back, and get ready to be amazed by what you see. From the massive elephant families in Tarangire to a potential Big Five sighting in the Ngorongoro Crater, each day brings a completely new and exciting experience. It's a compact adventure that packs in a lifetime of memories.
The Highlights of the 5-Day Tanzania Sharing Safari Package
What makes this trip so special? It's the sheer variety of landscapes and wildlife you'll see in just five days. Each park has its own unique personality.
Tarangire National Park: This place is all about scale. You'll be surrounded by ancient baobab trees that look like they're from another world. Tarangire is famous for its huge elephant herds. It's not uncommon to see groups of 50 or even 100 elephants together, especially near the Tarangire River during the dry season. You’ll also look for lions, leopards, zebras, and giraffes.
Lake Manyara National Park: This is a smaller, incredibly diverse park. It’s famous for its tree-climbing lions. Why do they do it? No one is 100% sure, but seeing a lion relaxing on a branch of an acacia tree is a sight you won't forget. The park also has a beautiful soda ash lake that attracts thousands of pink flamingos. On the ground, you can find large troops of baboons, blue monkeys, and elephants.
Serengeti National Park: The name itself sounds like an adventure. The Serengeti is everything you've imagined about Africa and more. Its name means "endless plains" in the Maasai language, and when you see it, you'll understand why. For two days, we will explore this vast wilderness. It's home to the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras travel in search of fresh grass. But even when the migration is in another part of the park, the Serengeti is packed with resident wildlife. The Seronera Valley, in the central part of the park, is known as the "big cat capital" for a reason. Get ready to search for lions, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
Ngorongoro Crater: This is the grand finale. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. After an early morning drive to the rim, you'll descend 600 meters (about 2,000 feet) to the crater floor. This 260-square-kilometer area is a self-contained ecosystem. It's one of the best places on the continent to see the "Big Five": the lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. The critically endangered black rhino is often spotted here, which is a truly special sighting. The crater floor is home to over 25,000 large animals, making for an unforgettable final day of game viewing.
5-Day of Sharing Safari in Tanzania Tour Itinerary
Here’s a look at what you can expect each day. Remember, safari drives can be unpredictable, and that’s part of the fun.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins! We'll pick you up from your hotel in Arusha around 8:00 AM after a quick safari briefing. The drive to Tarangire National Park takes about 2 hours on a good tarmac road. As you get closer, you'll start to see the iconic baobab trees dotting the landscape. We’ll enter the park and immediately begin your first game drive. Your guide will be on the lookout for the large elephant herds the park is famous for. We'll find a nice picnic spot for lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature. The afternoon is dedicated to more game viewing along the Tarangire River, a lifeline for the park's wildlife. You'll search for lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and many different bird species. In the late afternoon, we'll drive to your lodge or campsite located just outside the park for dinner and your first night under the African sky.
Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast, we make the short drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Though smaller than Tarangire, this park is incredibly beautiful and offers a different experience. The park is nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. We'll spend the day exploring its diverse habitats, from the lush groundwater forest to the open grasslands and the soda lake itself. You'll be looking for the park's famous tree-climbing lions, but there's so much more to see. Large troops of baboons are common, and you can also find elephants, giraffes, hippos, and buffalo. If you're lucky, the lake will be colored pink with thousands of flamingos. After a full day of exploration, we will drive towards the Serengeti area, staying overnight in the Karatu region to position us perfectly for the next day's journey. You'll enjoy a good dinner and rest up for the big adventure ahead.
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Get ready for the main event. After breakfast, we'll drive towards the Serengeti National Park. The journey itself is an experience. We will pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and you'll get your first stunning view of the Ngorongoro Crater from the rim. We’ll stop for a few minutes to take in the breathtaking scenery. We continue our drive, passing Maasai villages along the way. We'll officially enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate. After checking in and having our picnic lunch, we’ll start our afternoon game drive. We will head towards the central part of the park, known as the Seronera area. This region is rich in wildlife year-round due to its permanent water sources. We'll be searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. The vast, open plains are incredible. As the sun begins to set, we'll make our way to our lodge or campsite in the heart of the Serengeti for dinner. Falling asleep to the sounds of the African night is an experience you'll never forget.
Day 4: Full Day Exploring the Serengeti
Today is all about the Serengeti. You have a full day to explore this magnificent park. We can either go out for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch or split it into two, with a morning and an afternoon game drive and a break for a hot lunch back at the camp. The choice is yours. A full-day game drive allows us to cover more ground and search for wildlife in different areas. We can follow the herds of wildebeest and zebra if they are in the area or explore the riverine forests for leopards. Your guide will use his expertise to track the animals and give you the best possible viewing opportunities. It's a day of patience, excitement, and discovery. Every turn in the road can reveal something new, whether it's a lioness with her cubs, a cheetah scanning the plains from a termite mound, or a journey of giraffes gracefully moving across the landscape. We’ll return to our accommodation in the evening for our final dinner in the Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, then back to Arusha
We start our final day very early. After a quick breakfast, we drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater rim. We'll descend the steep walls of the caldera to the crater floor for a morning of spectacular game viewing. The crater is a natural enclosure, and the concentration of wildlife is amazing. It's your best chance to see the endangered black rhino and tick off all of the "Big Five." The crater floor is a mix of open grasslands, a soda lake, and acacia forests. You'll find lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and countless wildebeest and zebras. We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool inside the crater. After lunch, we will begin our drive back up the crater wall and head back towards Arusha. It's about a 4-hour drive. We will drop you off at your hotel in Arusha or at the airport in the late afternoon, marking the end of your incredible 5-day safari adventure.
Cost Inclusions and Exclusions
We believe in being clear and upfront about what is included.
What's Included on Your 5-day Tanzania Sharing Safari:
- => All park and government fees.
- => Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for better viewing.
- => A professional, English-speaking driver and guide.
- => 4 nights of accommodation during the safari.
- => All meals during the safari (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
- => Bottled drinking water in the vehicle during game drives.
- => Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha.
What's Not Included:
- => International and domestic flights.
- => Tanzanian visa.
- => Travel insurance (we highly recommend you get this).
- => Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari.
- => Tips for your driver and guide (this is customary and appreciated).
- => Personal items like souvenirs, laundry, and alcoholic drinks.
Will You Need to Customize this Package?
Yes, we absolutely allow for it. While this 5-day Tanzania sharing safari is a fantastic and popular itinerary, we understand that everyone's travel style is different. We are happy to help you adjust the trip to make it perfect for you. Here are a few things we can easily customize:
- Accommodation Level: If you prefer more luxury or are on a tighter budget, we can change the accommodation. We can upgrade you to high-end lodges or switch to a more basic budget camping safari where you sleep in tents.
- Make it a Private Tour: If you prefer to have the vehicle all to yourselves, for your family, or for a group of friends, we can arrange this exact itinerary as a private tour. This gives you more flexibility with your daily schedule.
- Add Extra Days: Want more time in the Serengeti? It's a huge park, and an extra day can make a big difference. We can easily add a day or two to your itinerary to allow for deeper exploration.
- Cultural Experiences: We can add a visit to a Maasai village to your itinerary. This gives you a chance to learn about their traditional way of life, see their homes, and watch a traditional dance.
- Add Other Destinations: You could add a day trip to Arusha National Park at the beginning of your trip or a walking safari in the Ngorongoro highlands. Just let us know what you're interested in.
Our goal is to create the best possible safari experience for you. Don't hesitate to ask about any changes you might have in mind.
Ready for Your Tanzanian Adventure?
We've laid out the plan for an incredible 5-day journey through some of the most amazing places on Earth. You've seen the itinerary, you know what to expect, and you can almost feel the thrill of seeing these animals in their natural home. This safari is more than just a vacation; it's an experience that connects you with nature in a profound way.
If you are ready to book your spot or if you have any questions at all, please send us a message. We are here to help you plan the adventure of a lifetime.