5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Discover Tanzania's Big Five and Endless Plains

OVERVIEW


This 5-day safari showcases the best of Northern Tanzania. From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire, to the endless savannahs of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll experience incredible game drives, breathtaking scenery, and a chance to spot the Big Five.

ITINERARY


DAY 1 – Arusha ➜ Tarangire National Park

Morning – Pick-up from Arusha at 7:30 a.m. and drive (~2.5 hrs) to Tarangire.

Game Drive – Game drive through baobab-studded plains, famous for large elephant herds and predators.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic inside the park.

Evening – Overnight stay at a lodge/camp near or inside Tarangire.
(Suggested lodge: Tarangire Safari Lodge.)

DAY 2 – Tarangire ➜ Serengeti National Park

Morning – Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti.

Game Drive – Enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, explore Seronera Valley known for big cats and abundant wildlife.

Afternoon – Visit Serengeti Visitor Center, enjoy picnic lunch, and continue exploring before checking into camp.
(Suggested camp: Sound Of Silence Tented Camp.)

DAY 3 – Serengeti (Eastern & Southern Plains)

Morning – Early sunrise game drive — great for predator sightings.

Game Drive – Spend the day exploring vast savannahs, watching wildebeest, zebras, lions, and cheetahs in action.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic lunch in the wild.

Evening – followed by more game drives before returning to camp.
(Suggested camp: Sound Of Silence Tented Camp.)

DAY 4 – Serengeti ➜ Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Morning – Sunrise game drive in Serengeti to catch predators after the night hunt.

Game Drive – En-route wildlife viewing as you leave Serengeti.

Afternoon – Drive to Ngorongoro, arriving at crater rim for sunset views.
(Suggested lodge: Ngorongoro Serena for crater-rim views.)

DAY 5 – Ngorongoro Crater ➜ Arusha

Early Start – Descend into the crater at sunrise for a 5–6 hour game drive.

Spot the “Big Five,” hippos wallowing in pools, and flocks of flamingos on Lake Magadi.

Picnic Lunch – Picnic on the crater floor surrounded by wildlife.

Afternoon – Begin the drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5:00 p.m.
(Optional drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport for evening flights.)

Included ✔: 4x4 pop-roof safari vehicle • Professional English-speaking driver-guide • Park & crater entry fees • Accommodation as per itinerary • All meals on safari • Bottled water

Not Included ✖: International flights • Visa & travel insurance • Tips • Alcoholic & soft drinks • Personal expenses • Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari)

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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