Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Tanzania Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire's iconic landscapes of giant baobab trees, bush savannah, and seasonal marshes
02 Witness abundant wildlife across Serengeti's vast open plains, with the great migration depending on the season
03 Stay on the crater rim and enjoy stunning views over the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
04 Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive among the Big Five and over 500 bird species
05 Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch at the hippo pool inside one of Africa's most unique volcanic landscapes

Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari through northern Tanzania, from Tarangire National Park and the vast plains of Serengeti to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Travel through iconic landscapes of giant baobab trees, bush savannah, swamps, kopjes, and Maasai villages while enjoying rich wildlife viewing along the way. Look out for large elephant herds, lions, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, the Big Five, and abundant birdlife in some of Africa's most remarkable ecosystems. The journey ends with a full game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater and a scenic picnic lunch at the hippo pool.

After breakfast, descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Moshi or Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha town.
Meet your safari guide for a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari experience.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing and preparing for your journey.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, depart from your hotel for a scenic drive of approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park.
Explore the park's iconic landscapes featuring giant baobab trees, bush savannah, and seasonal marshes.
Enjoy close wildlife encounters with large elephant herds, along with zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and lions.
Experience game viewing from an open-roof safari vehicle for uninterrupted views of nature.
In the evening, arrive at your lodge inside or near the park for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Viewing

After breakfast, journey through the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti.
Arrive at Serengeti National Park by midday and begin game viewing across vast open plains.
Explore diverse landscapes including grasslands, savannah, swamps, and kopjes.
Witness abundant wildlife and, depending on the season, the great migration of wildebeests and zebras.

Overnight stay at a lodge within or near the Serengeti region.

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy morning game viewing in Serengeti while heading towards the park gate.
Continue your journey through scenic landscapes and Maasai villages.
Arrive at the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check in at a lodge located on the crater rim.
Relax in the evening while enjoying stunning views of the crater.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive.
Explore one of Africa's richest wildlife ecosystems, home to the Big Five and over 500 bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool inside the crater.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha town for drop-off.