Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Watch out for Africa's Big Five in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Enjoy exciting game drives at the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Safari at Tarangire National Park, most famous for its elephants
  • 04 Travel through acacia woodlands, Serengeti savannah plains, and the Crater Highlands

Traverse diverse landscapes on this 5-day safari through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, passing acacia woodlands, Serengeti savannah plains, and the Crater Highlands. Observe wildlife up close, including Africa's Big Five, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and plenty of bird species. This is a unique and unforgettable safari experience across some of Tanzania's most celebrated parks.

Observe wildlife up close, including Africa's Big Five, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and plenty of bird species.

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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 Safari

  • Leave Arusha at 08:00 am for your Tarangire camping safari with a packed lunch and a full day of game viewing.

  • Tarangire National Park is named after the river that flows through the park and provides a permanent water source for the thousands of animals that make their home here.

Drive to Mtowambu for dinner and an overnight stay at Tarangire Safari Lodge.

2
Day 02

Game Drive in the Ngorongoro Crater

  • Depart early for the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. The crater is a world-famous destination that is not to be missed.

Overnight at Rhino Lodge.

3
Day 03

Transfer to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Transfer to the Serengeti Plains with a game drive en route.

  • Pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the Serengeti. Outcroppings of rocks and distant mountains provide contrast to the landscape, and acacia trees stand out against the skyline.

Stay overnight at the Serena Wildlife Lodge.

Optional: Stop at a Maasai boma (village) and/or Olduvai Gorge on the way (entrance fee $18).

4
Day 04

Follow the Migration in Serengeti or Ndutu

  • Go on a game drive in Ndutu or inside the Serengeti, depending on where the migration is located.

Overnight at the same lodge.

5
Day 05

Return from Serengeti to Arusha

  • Drive back to the Arusha area for your evening or overnight flight home.

Optional: Take a safari flight back from Serengeti to Arusha Airport at an extra cost.

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti savannah plains, acacia woodlands

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti savannah plains, acacia woodlands

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

  • Pick-up from the airport

  • English-speaking Tanzanian driver-guide

  • Mineral water

  • Mattress

  • Pillow

  • Chef

  • Food - 3 meals a day

  • All park entry fees

  • Accommodation after the safari

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 with an open roof

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the mountain guides, porters, and chef

  • Personal expenses

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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