Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Group Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day game drive among Tarangire's giant baobabs and large elephant herds
  • 02 Explore the vast Serengeti savannah plains, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and elephants
  • 03 Spend a full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives
  • 04 Look out for the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras, depending on the season
  • 05 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's best places to spot the Big Five in a single day

This 5-day joining safari takes you through three of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations. From the giant baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers an unforgettable big-game experience. Traveling with a small group, you'll enjoy guided game drives, comfortable accommodation, and diverse landscapes packed with wildlife.

From the giant baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers an unforgettable big-game experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Babati, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

After an early morning pickup in Arusha, you will drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal migration of wildebeest and zebras. Lions, giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species are commonly seen. After the game drive, you will head to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. You will enter the Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy your first game drive across the vast savannah plains. The Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. Dinner and overnight will be at a lodge or camp inside the park.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This day offers excellent opportunities to spot predators in action and witness the rich wildlife diversity of the park. Depending on the season, you may also see the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers stunning views of the highlands and crater rim. Upon arrival, you will relax at your lodge or campsite near the crater, preparing for the next day's crater exploration. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro.

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Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

Early in the morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in one day, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. After a picnic lunch at the crater floor, you will ascend and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

Tarangire National Park's giant baobabs, Serengeti National Park savannah plains, Ngorongoro Conservation Area crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's giant baobabs, Serengeti National Park savannah plains, Ngorongoro Conservation Area crater rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Babati Rural 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Joining safari in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Game drives as outlined
  • Drinking water during the safari

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities for safari guide/driver
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Accommodation before and after the safari in Arusha
  • Personal medication and medical expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Babati Rural, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Babati Rural.

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