5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Discover Tanzania's Big Five and Endless Plains

5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Discover the best of Northern Tanzania over 5 unforgettable days — from Tarangire’s baobabs, to the vast plains of Serengeti, and the stunning caldera of Ngorongoro.

Itinerary Overview

This 5-day safari departs from Arusha and visits Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, offering ample game drives and scenic drives through Tanzania's iconic landscapes.

Safari Highlights

  • ✔ Full-day game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
  • ✔ Opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, cheetah, leopards, and black rhinos
  • ✔ Scenic views: baobabs, savannah plains, crater rims
  • ✔ Tree-climbing lions and flamingos at Lake Manyara (optional side trip)
  • ✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • ✔ Comfortable overnight stays with full-board meals

Day by Day Activities

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Pick-up from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive among elephants and baobabs. Overnight near Tarangire.

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in Seronera. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

Full day of game drives in Serengeti, morning and afternoon, searching for predators and plains game. Overnight in Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning game drive in Serengeti, then transfer to Ngorongoro Crater rim for scenic views. Overnight near the crater.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Picnic lunch before returning to Arusha in the afternoon.

Accommodation Options

  • Mid-Range: Marera Valley Lodge / Country Lodge Karatu
  • Comfort: Serengeti Pioneer Camp / Serengeti Simba Lodge / Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
  • Budget: Eileen’s Trees Inn / Rhino Lodge Karatu
  • Upgrades available on request

Inclusions

  • ✔ Park & crater fees
  • ✔ All specified game drives & activities
  • ✔ Accommodation (4 nights)
  • ✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • ✔ All meals during safari
  • ✔ 4×4 private safari vehicle with fuel

Exclusions

  • ✖ International & domestic flights
  • ✖ Visa fees
  • ✖ Travel insurance
  • ✖ Drinks, tips & personal expenses
  • ✖ Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)
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Quick Facts

  • Best time: June–October (dry season)
  • Ngorongoro Crater depth: 600 meters
  • Serengeti plains: 14,763 km²
  • Tarangire elephant population: 3,000+
  • Wildlife: Elephants, lions, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs
  • Recommended: Binoculars, camera, sunhat, light jacket

TRANSFERS

Transfers can be arranged between the airport, Arusha and between hotels, restaurants and attractions, either on a seat-in-coach basis, or the private hire of an entire vehicle. All pick-up times are arranged to tie in with flight departures and scheduled tours. Our guides work to this timetable, collecting guests from each hotel en route to their intended destination.

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