15 5-Day Experiences to Build a Day Around

1.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327Our pick

Spend five days on a private Northern Circuit safari with Lion King Adventures. You’ll travel from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara in a safari truck, with lodge and tented-camp stays, most meals, airport pickup, and a guide focused on finding wildlife.

“Our 5-day safari through Tanzania was an absolute dream come true – a once-in-a-lifetime adventure made truly exceptional by our outstanding guide, Enouk. From the moment we were picked up in Arusha until our return, everything Read more”

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2.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $1,254

Spend five days with a private guide and cook on a camping safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, simple camps, three included meals daily, Wi-Fi in the jeep, and a visit to Maasai country and Mto wa Mbu.

“Assistenza impeccabile del tour operator dal momento dell'arrivo in aeroporto, fino alla partenza. Il viaggio è avventuroso, soprattutto perché si dorme in tenda, non ci sono particolari comodità. I campeggi sono generalmente puliti (con qualche eccezione che non dipendRead more”

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3.5 Days Tanzania Group Joining Safari, Tarangire/Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $1,120

Spend five days in a 4WD Land Cruiser exploring Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect picnic lunches, shared camping, long drives, and guides such as Mike or Bakari, depending on assignment. It is a budget-minded route with strong chances of seeing the Big Five.

“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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4.5 day safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $2,211

Spend five days on a private safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game drives, picnic lunches, lodge or tent accommodation with hot showers, and a driver-guide. Guide names vary, with John, Joseph, Muro, Jackson, and Sixie associated with past trips.

“We had the most amazing safari in Tanzania! We visited several parks, including the Serengeti, and saw everything—tons of animals, the migration, and even a couple of hunts!”

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5.5 Days Camping Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $1,280

Travel from Moshi or Arusha into Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro with a private safari vehicle limited to six people. Expect long drives, camping, sunrise game viewing, packed wildlife days, included meals, Wi-Fi, water and a final Mto wa Mbu village visit. Guides may include Jacob, Mohammed or Patrick.

“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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6.5 Day Silver Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $2,333

Start in Arusha, then spend two days in the Serengeti before visiting Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. Your private group travels with a safari guide, with possible guiding by experienced team members such as Leonard, Fred, Thomas, or Jackson. Expect long road days, tented lodging, and excellent wildlife potential.

“Travel Partner Safari truly exceeded our expectations!My friend and I had and amazing experience on our five day stay at Serengeti Our tour guide Leonard’s expertise and friendliness made our safari in Serengeti National Park an absolute deligRead more”

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7.5 DAYS Lalibela, Axum, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,025

Fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela and Axum, visit rock-hewn churches and ancient ruins, then cross Tigray to Danakil. Expect private transport, three Ethiopian Airlines flights, basic desert camping, rough roads, early starts, and a demanding but unforgettable route.

“Well organized by Ethio Travel in spite of the obvious challenges Ethiopia provides. We could visit all destinations in time and reasonable comfort”

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8.5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,254

Spend five days on a small-group safari from Arusha with daily game drives, camping and lodge accommodation, and meals included. Your route covers elephant country in Tarangire, Lake Manyara’s forest, the Serengeti’s Seronera area, and a full morning in Ngorongoro Crater. Guides may include experienced team members such as Grayson, Proches, or Michael.

“Our tour with Dancing Simba was amazing in all aspects. From the start of communication with Lucy, who was incredibly helpful in making sure our booking was perfect for us.”

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9.Danakil Depression and Lalibela 5 Days Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $950

Spend three days in the Afar region with guides such as Solomon, visiting Dallol, Lake Asale, and Erta Ale before flying to Lalibela for its famous stone churches. The $950 price includes guides, transport on land, meals in Danakil, camping gear, and entrance fees, but not flights or hotels.

“The team was so knowledgeable & about tours far exceeded our expectations. Aman was responsive and took care of everything. He kept in close contact and was always willing to answer any questions we had. Our guide Solomon made the trip so enjoyable. I would highly recommend this company to anyone interesting in any tours to Ethiopia.”

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10.5-Day Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Safari from Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $1,150

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara on a budget safari with game drives, camping or lodge stays, a cook, guide, meals, park fees and airport transfers. Guides such as Eli, Lewis, Amani and Freddy have led trips for Cubs Expeditions.

“Great experience. We visited 4 different safari park and saw all sorts of local fauna.”

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11.5 DAYS Axum, Lalibela, Tigray churches and Danakil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $1,000

You fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, Axum and Mekele, then travel by 4WD into Tigray and the Danakil Depression. Expect UNESCO churches, salt caravans, Dallol, Erta Ale, basic camping, long drives and a maximum of four people.

“I joined the tour in the last December and they helped me to process the Ethiopian Visa and I just got it three hours before my flight. This is their extra work to make my trip successful! Of course, the tour arranged my itinerary in details and I enjoyed it. Many thanks to the tour to bring me an impressive journey with lots of care along my itinerary. Thank you!”

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12.Elephant Special Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater 5 Days / 4 Nights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $2,418

This five-day safari links five major northern Tanzania sights, with game drives in a roofed Land Cruiser, full-board lodging, and space for up to six people per vehicle. Your guide may be the key to the trip, so confirm guide language, airport transfers, and the exact lodges before booking.

“The areas we were able to see were spectacular. The tour guides were so knowledgeable, funny, and competent. We were able to see the Big Five, and the Zara guides made that possible. The accommodations were also great, with the staff going above and beyond. Will miss being with the Zara family!”

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13.5 Days Lalibela-Danakil Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $900Best value

You’ll fly from Addis Ababa to Lalibela, tour its 11 medieval churches, then cross to the Danakil Depression for Erta Ale’s lava lake, Afdera, Dallol, Lake Assal, and salt caravans. Flights, lodging, meals, permits, guides, scouts, police support, and transport are included.

“In always wanted to visit these 2 destinations and ETT have arranged these destinations perfectly the schedule was really suited for me well, the number of days to visit each destination was sorted out well, we have traveled to every destinations which ware listed on the itinerary, and took enough time to experience all the attractions.”

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14.5days Tarangire,Serengeti,ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,499

Spend five days on a private Northern Circuit safari from Arusha, with game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Expect furnished tented camps, picnic lunches, early starts, Maasai village options, and guides such as Raymond or Bruno, subject to availability.

“We booked a 5-day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, are Lake Manyara safari, and it was one of best travel expenses of our lives!”

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15.5-Day Tour in Mykonos & Santorini Sun & Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,875

You’ll travel from Athens to Mykonos and Santorini with ferry tickets, port transfers, four breakfasts, and hotel stays included. The plan leaves free time for Little Venice, Oia, and Fira, plus a Santorini sunset cruise with a BBQ. A Delos and Rhenia cruise is optional for €160 per booking.

“Effe and Private group tours were great to work with. Mykonos and Santorini were beautiful. Blue domes and sunset in oia were worth seeing.”

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