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The journey
Discover Tanzania's classic northern safari circuit on this immersive 5-day journey from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Travel through changing landscapes, from baobab-dotted plains and impressive elephant country to the vast Serengeti savannah, with daily game drives designed to maximize wildlife encounters. Spend unhurried time tracking wildlife across the plains, enjoy a bush picnic in the Serengeti, and conclude with a dramatic descent into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, renowned for its dense wildlife and classic Big Five sightings.
At a glance
Day by day
Drive: 2-3 Hours
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its विशाल elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive before continuing to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Theme: Game Drives
Drive: 3-4 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter the endless savannah plains.
Overnight in the heart of the Serengeti.
Theme: Game Drives
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, tracking wildlife across the plains.
This is prime big cat territory-lions, cheetahs, and leopards are often spotted.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and return to camp at sunset.
Theme: Game Drives
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy an early morning game drive before departing the Serengeti.
Travel toward Ngorongoro Crater, with an optional Maasai cultural visit along the way.
Overnight near the crater rim.
Theme: Game Drives
Drive & Game Drive: Full Day
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a wildlife paradise.
Enjoy a game drive with chances to spot the Big Five, then return to Arusha in the afternoon.
Theme: Game Drives
The route
The fine print
Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
Services of a professional guide and chef
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All camping gear (please bring your own sleeping bag)
3 meals a day during the trip
All game drives as mentioned
Airport transfer and drop-off
All taxes and VAT
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
Concession and camping fees
International airfare and flights
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
Neutral-colored layered clothing
Warm layers for cold mornings and evenings
Malaria medication
Required vaccinations documentation, if applicable
First-aid kit
Sunscreen
Wet wipes
Your own sleeping bag
Park choices: A 5-day trip lets you visit major highlights like Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater without rushing.
Driving times: Distances between parks are long, and dirt roads can be bumpy and very dusty.
Daily routine: Expect early wake-up calls between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM to catch animals during active cooler hours.
Packing and health.
Clothing: Pack neutral-colored layers. Mornings and evenings get cold, while afternoons get hot.
Health basics: Take malaria medication, get required vaccinations, and bring a first-aid kit, sunscreen, and wet wipes.
Water safety: Drink only bottled water and avoid raw salads washed in local tap water.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in hotel.
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