Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari in Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Find elephants and tree-climbing pythons at Tarangire National Park
  • 02 Go for game drives in Serengeti National Park to see the Great Wildebeest Migration
  • 03 Spot flamingos and other water birds at Magadi Lake in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Look out for the rare black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater

Safari in the famous national parks of Tanzania to sight an abundance of wildlife. See herds of elephants at Tarangire National Park and lions, cheetahs, and the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park. At Ngorongoro Crater, sight a black rhino if you are lucky and spot flamingos and other water birds at Magadi Lake.

Enjoy the views of the Serengeti plains and spot herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, hippopotamus, Serengeti kopjes, and different types of birds.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • Early in the morning, drive from your hotel to Tarangire National Park, known as the "Home of Elephants," for a full-day game drive.

  • Upon arrival, see herds of elephants, pythons, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, greater kudus, and antelopes. Have lunch at the park.

In the evening, leave Tarangire Park for Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Drive to Serengeti National Park

  • Early in the morning, after breakfast at Twiga Campsite, head towards Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Have lunch before reaching the park.

  • Upon arrival, go for game drives to spot wildlife.

Later, head towards Nyani or Pimbi Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  • Go for full-day game drives in Serengeti. Enjoy the views of the Serengeti plains and spot herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, hippopotamus, Serengeti kopjes, and different types of birds.

By late evening, drive back to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Early in the morning, go for a game drive. Return to the campsite for breakfast and relax, or go once again for a game drive.

  • After lunch, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival at Ngorongoro in the evening, check in to Simba Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, drive down to Ngorongoro Crater to sightsee various species of wild animals, including the black rhino, which is rarely spotted in Serengeti and not available in other parks.

  • Visit Magadi Lake, where several flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can be seen.

  • The game drive will continue until late afternoon. Then, leave for Arusha.

End of the tour.

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers

  • 4WD Land Cruiser with gasoline and driver

  • Guide and cook

  • All park entrance fees

  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the menu you prefer) with purified mineral water, soft drinks, and alcohol if needed

  • Non-personal camping equipment

  • Salaries of the guide, cook, and driver

  • Mid-range camping tents

What's Not Included

  • Personal camping items

  • Tips

  • Other personal expenditures

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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