5-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Wildebeest Migration

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
  • 02 Explore Central Serengeti (Seronera) with extensive game drives in prime Big Five territory
  • 03 Chance to witness the Great Migration in season, with vast herds moving across the Serengeti plains
  • 04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 05 Visit Lake Manyara via a Maasai village before your airport transfer

Set out on a 5-day Tanzania safari that combines classic wildlife parks with the drama of the Serengeti plains and the famed Ngorongoro Crater. From Arusha, travel through elephant-rich Tarangire and into Central Serengeti (Seronera) for full days of game drives in search of the Big Five, big cats, and, depending on the season, the unforgettable wildebeest migration. Your journey continues to the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a crater-floor safari among dense concentrations of wildlife, then wraps up at Lake Manyara with a cultural stop via a Maasai village before your airport transfer.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Country

  • Pickup: We will pick you up from your Arusha accommodation and proceed to Tarangire National Park.

  • Game drive: After a full-day game drive, you will be transferred to the lodge in the evening for dinner, a warm shower, and an overnight stay.

Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s largest national parks, located in the Manyara region. It is renowned for its large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and iconic baobab trees, often referred to as the Tree of Life due to the near-mythical significance attributed to them in some cultures.

The park is also distinguished by the Tarangire River, which flows year-round and serves as the primary water source for wildlife during the dry season.

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Day 02

Central Serengeti Safari in Seronera

  • Visit: We'll visit Serengeti National Park in Central Seronera, known for its diverse wildlife, including the "Big Five" - lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes.

  • Game drive: After a full-day game drive, you will be transferred to Serengeti Tortilis Camp in the evening for dinner, a warm shower, and an overnight stay.

The park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts 200,000 zebras, 300,000 Thomson's gazelles, and wildebeests, creating an unforgettable wildlife experience.

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Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Exploration

Continue your unforgettable adventure through the vast plains of the Serengeti with a full day of game drives in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Accompanied by your experienced safari guide, explore different areas of the park in search of the Big Five and a wide variety of other wildlife, including cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elephants, and countless bird species. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration as thousands of animals move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your exploration through the afternoon, taking in the breathtaking landscapes and remarkable wildlife encounters that make the Serengeti a truly unforgettable safari destination.

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Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • After breakfast: We will leave for an early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive.
  • Game drive: After a full-day game drive, you will be transferred to Tloma Lodge in the evening for dinner, a warm shower, and an overnight stay.

This is another UNESCO World Heritage Site located west of Arusha in the crater highlands of Tanzania. The area is named after Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera. The stunning landscape of Ngorongoro, with its vast expanses of highland plains and a concentration of some 25,000 animals, makes this place one of the most exotic natural wonders on earth.

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Day 05

Lake Manyara via a Maasai Village

  • After breakfast: We will drive to Lake Manyara via a Maasai village.
  • Afternoon: In the afternoon, you will be taken to the airport.

The park derives its name from the Maasai word Manyara, which refers to the plant Euphorbia tirucalli, used by the Maasai to grow livestock stockades. Manyara produces a stock-proof hedge that is very durable among similar kinds. A specimen of Euphorbia tirucalli can be found at the entrance gate of the Great Rift Valley, part of the fault line in the earth's crust that stretches 8,000 kilometers (4,971 miles) from Turkey to the mouth of the Zambezi River in Mozambique.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park entry fees

  • Transportation: 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for better wildlife viewing

  • Accommodation: Lodges or camps

  • Meals: Full board (FB): breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day

  • Drinking water throughout the safari

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa

  • International and domestic flights

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)

  • Meals not listed in the itinerary

  • Liquors, beers, and bottled beverages

What to bring

  • Clothing: Light, breathable clothing for daytime, and warmer layers for cooler evenings and mornings

  • Neutral colours, such as khaki, brown, or green

  • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots, and sandals

  • Sun protection

  • Camera

  • Binoculars

  • Personal items

  • Insect repellent

Know before you go

  • Health precautions: Check with your doctor about vaccinations and health precautions for travelling to Tanzania, including malaria prophylaxis.

  • Visa requirements: Ensure you have a valid passport and obtain a visa for Tanzania before travel.

  • Currency: The local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). It is advisable to carry some cash, but credit cards are widely accepted in major lodges and cities.

  • Safety: Follow the advice of your safari guide and adhere to park regulations. Always stay inside the vehicle during game drives unless instructed otherwise.

  • Weather: Prepare for varying weather conditions. It can be hot during the day and cooler in the mornings and evenings.

  • Tipping: Tipping is customary for safari guides, drivers, and lodge staff. It is a good practice to bring some small bills for this purpose.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Your Arusha accommodation
Tour start
Arusha
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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