Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arumeru Arusha Easy pace

Spot Elephant Herd at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Jeep Safari at Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Lunch at picnic site in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private wildlife safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
02 Witness some of the largest elephant herds in Africa in Tarangire National Park
03 Explore Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with year-round wildlife viewing
04 Descend into the world's largest inactive, unbroken, and unfilled volcanic crater
05 Spot wildlife across the verdant plains of the Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy wildlife encounters on a safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Explore Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania's largest elephant population, continue to Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for spectacular year-round wildlife viewing and the wildebeest migration, and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Highlands to spot cape buffalo, rhinoceros, and hippopotamus across the caldera's verdant plains. This private safari combines iconic landscapes, rich wildlife habitats, and comfortable lodge and camp stays.

The river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania's dry season, and you can witness some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.

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, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Masailand Safari Lodge

Meet your local representative at the airport and drive to your accommodation in Arusha.

Overnight at Masailand Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Head to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania's dry season, and you can witness some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.
Spot three rare species of animals - the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings - as Tarangire is known as home to them.
Have a packed picnic lunch and continue with the game drive until late evening.
Drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hhando Coffee Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 03

Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Have breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy an en-route game drive along the way.
Head to the central park, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and attracts most of the Serengeti's wildlife.
Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an evening game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Return to your accommodation before dark for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 04

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park today.

Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Have an early, well-prepared breakfast.
Descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater to view the wildlife. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.
Return to the campsite for a delicious lunch.
Drive back to Arusha for an overnight stay or airport drop-off.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch