Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the Big Five in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
  • 02 Camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Embark on game drives through Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks
  • 04 See the African Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Caldera viewpoints
  • 05 Discover Serengeti's unique Kopjes rock formations

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Parks over five days on a safari through some of Tanzania's most popular natural havens. Spot the Big Five - lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and Cape buffalo - while enjoying game drives across wild and naturally blessed landscapes. The tour also includes camping on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and time in Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks.

Spot the Big Five and the black rhinos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and travel to Serengeti National Park.

  • Stop at the rim of the African Great Rift Valley on the way, then proceed to the main gate of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for transit registration.

  • Continue the journey through Ngorongoro and enjoy the landscape from the viewpoint at the rim of the caldera.

  • Embark on a short game drive before heading back to the camp.

Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera Public Campsite.

2
Day 02

Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti National Park

  • Rise early in the morning and travel to Serengeti National Park, the largest national park in Tanzania and one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world.

  • Arrive at the park and explore its rugged landscape with low vegetation, ideal for game viewing.

  • Look for wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and other wild animals.

  • Discover unique rock formations called Kopjes.

Dinner and overnight stay at Seronera Public Campsite.

3
Day 03

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Rise early in the morning and travel to Ngorongoro Crater to explore the caldera.

  • Spot the Big Five and the black rhinos.

  • Drive to the Loitoktok picnic site and have lunch beside a fresh-water lake.

  • Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Dinner and overnight stay at Simba Campsite at the crater rim.

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire

  • Rise early in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park through Mto Wa Mbu Village along the Rift Valley.

  • Arrive at the camp for a hot lunch prepared by the professional safari cook.

  • Begin the afternoon game drive, concentrating along the Tarangire River, where animals come to drink.

  • Drive back to camp before dark.

Dinner and overnight stay at Tarangire Public Campsite.

5
Day 05

Final Game Drive in Tarangire and Return to Arusha

  • Rise early in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park to enjoy the last game drive.

  • Proceed to the campsite and then check out.

Depart for Arusha.

Serengeti National Park, Kopjes rock formations, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire River

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Kopjes rock formations, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire River

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

  • Park fees and camp fees

  • Transportation

  • Food

  • Tent

  • Stretcher beds

  • Mattresses

  • Crater service

  • Professional tour guide

  • Professional safari cook

What's Not Included

  • Flight tickets and visa

  • Sleeping bags

  • Masai village tour

  • Soft drinks

  • Alcoholic drinks

  • Tips for the guide and cook

  • Personal items

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,175.00 — $1,695.00
Double Sharing $1,175.00 — $1,695.00

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