5-Day Tanzania Low Season Safari
OVERVIEW
This low-season safari offers excellent value and unique wildlife experiences without the high-season crowds. Designed for travelers looking to explore Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and rich wildlife in a more intimate setting, this 5-day journey takes you through the heart of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. With carefully selected accommodations and personalized game drives, you’ll witness incredible scenes—from Tarangire’s famous elephant herds to the iconic Big Five in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Perfect for small groups or couples, this itinerary blends adventure with comfort, all while enjoying Tanzania’s beauty in a quieter season.
Travel Window: Valid for travel during the months of April, May, and November in any year.
Minimum Guests: 2 people sharing rooms
Net Cost per Person: Cost per person sharing 1 double room is USD 2,027 (1 vehicle)
This low-season safari offers excellent value and unique wildlife experiences without the high-season crowds.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park (120 km, 2 hours)
Pick-up from Arusha town and drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing. This park is famous for its large elephant population and thriving herds of wildebeest and zebra. Other animals commonly sighted include impala, giraffes, eland, buffalo, gazelles, and both greater and lesser kudu. Lions and leopards are also frequently seen here. After your game drive, you’ll head to your reserved accommodation just outside the park.
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park (280 km, 6 hours)
After an early breakfast, depart for the renowned Serengeti National Park. This vast ecosystem offers some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife experiences, where you’ll have a chance to see buffalo, elephants, giraffes, and diverse antelope species. Later, continue to your reserved accommodation inside the park for the night.
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s rolling plains, on the lookout for large predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, along with herbivores such as zebras and gazelles. Enjoy the immersive safari experience before returning to your camp.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu (170 km, 4 hours)
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day crater tour. The crater is a haven for around 20,000 mammals, including endangered black rhinos, and has one of the highest carnivore densities globally, featuring lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. Conclude the day with a drive to your reserved lodge in Karatu.
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, and striking landscape within the Great Rift Valley. After your visit, return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari adventure.
End of Service
Why book with us?
- Unbeatable support
- World Class Guides
- Expert Advice 24/7
- Specialized Safari Vehicles
Start Planning Your Africa Adventure
Chat with our safari experts on WhatsApp or start planning your journey today. Get personalized guidance on safaris, Kilimanjaro routes, and the best times to visit tailored entirely to your travel goals.
Heide ✓
Travel SpecialistOur Story Space
Real experiences, small moments, and thoughtful insights gathered from our Tanzania Safari Tours are written to help travellers understand this place with a little more honesty.