5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover wildlife in Tarangire National Park, including elephants and lions
• 02 Explore the Serengeti National Park on full-day game drives
• 03 Experience the Ngorongoro Crater with a scenic crater-floor safari
• 04 Enjoy expert guidance from a professional English-speaking safari guide

Explore Tanzania's northern circuit on a 5-day private safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Encounter elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitats as you enjoy full-day game drives, scenic picnic lunches, and expert guidance from a professional English-speaking safari guide. Discover the Serengeti's Seronera region and the wildlife-rich floor of Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. This immersive safari offers unforgettable wildlife experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural insights for nature enthusiasts and first-time visitors to northern Tanzania.

Discover the Serengeti's Seronera region and the wildlife-rich floor of Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Babati, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

• Begin your safari with a morning hotel pickup in Arusha by your professional guide.
• Drive south to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and seasonal river that attracts wildlife.
• Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park, spotting lions, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and a variety of bird species.
• Travel to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

• After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.
• Embark on an afternoon game drive in the Seronera region, a hotspot for big cats and diverse wildlife.
• Arrive at your Serengeti lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

• Enjoy breakfast at camp before a morning game drive in search of the Big Five - lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos.
• Spot cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, various antelopes, and bird species.
• Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic location with breathtaking views.
• Explore additional areas of the park in the afternoon as your guide tracks wildlife and shares insights.
• Return to camp for evening relaxation and an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Morning Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Begin the morning with a game drive as you exit Serengeti, observing active predators and wildlife.
• Continue the drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the late afternoon and enjoy the sweeping highland views.

5

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

• After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
• Spend 5-6 hours exploring the crater floor and enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
• Ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha.
• Arrive in the late afternoon at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, depending on your departure plans.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Early breakfast at the lodge to fuel your morning adventure

• Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing

• Expert guidance from a professional English-speaking safari guide throughout the day

• Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance and crater descent fees

• 5 to 6 hours of game viewing on the crater floor

• Packed picnic lunch by the hippo pool

• Bottled drinking water available throughout the game drive

• Return to Arusha or continue to Kilimanjaro International Airport

• Convenient transfers to your hotel or the airport in Arusha

What's Not Included

• Accommodation in Arusha unless pre-arranged

• Dinner in Arusha unless arranged in advance

• Optional excursions or activities not listed in the itinerary

• Alcoholic and soft drinks during meals or drives

• Tips or gratuities for your guide

• Personal expenses such as souvenirs, snacks, phone use, or data bundles

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

Babati Rural, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.