5-Day Tanzania Safari To Tarangire, Serengeti And Ngorongoro
Trip Overview
Embark on a 5 days Tanzania safari designed to offer an unforgettable game drive experience through Tanzania’s most iconic parks. This adventure includes a visit to Tarangire National Park, three incredible days exploring the world-famous Serengeti National Park, and one day marveling at the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Trip Itinerary
Arrival Day: Transfer to Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival, we’ll transfer you to your pre-booked hotel or lodge in Arusha. Take the time to relax and prepare for the adventure ahead.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your journey begins with an early pickup from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi at 7:00 AM. You’ll head to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, large herds of elephants, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a full day of game drives, spotting lions, zebras, wildebeests, and more in this incredible landscape.
In the evening, transfer to your lodge in Karatu for a well-deserved rest.
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the scenic farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to reach the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Descend into the heart of the Serengeti, a haven for wildlife and the stage for the Great Migration.
Arrive in the Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife and the life-giving Seronera River. After lunch, embark on an exciting afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for the night.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Spend the entire day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of greener pastures.
Enjoy a picnic lunch and continue game drives, searching for predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as the diverse herbivores that inhabit this park.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Wake up early for a morning game drive to spot predators like lions and leopards on the hunt. After breakfast, continue your exploration of the Serengeti before beginning your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
After lunch, enjoy the scenic drive and arrive at your accommodation near the crater rim, ready for the next day’s adventure.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient caldera is home to the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards, along with wildebeests, zebras, hippos, and over 500 bird species.
Enjoy a morning of exceptional game viewing and a picnic lunch in the crater. Afterward, ascend and begin your drive back to Arusha or Moshi, where your safari ends.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: None (End of tour)
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 4 nights accommodation (lodge or camping – as booked)- Full Board
- All park entry fees (Tarangire / Ngorongoro)
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- All government taxes
- Game drives in both parks
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel/airport
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless stated by lodge)
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary