5-Day Tanzania Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness large herds of elephants among the baobab trees of Tarangire National Park
• 02 Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and vast herds of wildebeest
• 03 Enjoy a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti-Seronera area of the African savannah
• 04 Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater to see indigenous East African wildlife, including the rare black rhinoceros
• 05 Watch bloats of hippos near the hippo pool in Ngorongoro Crater

Go on an adventurous safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, where you can witness large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Continue to Serengeti National Park, set among endless plains and rich with abundant wildlife, including large predators. Complete your journey at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to an incomparable crater, diverse East African wildlife, and hippos near the hippo pool.

Enjoy a sunrise game drive, one of the most beautiful experiences in the Serengeti and the African savannah.

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 Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

• You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport by our driver, who will be carrying a signboard with your name written on it. You will then be transferred to the lodge in Arusha town.
• Depending on your arrival time, you can go shopping for souvenirs and visit the museum.
• Stay the night in Arusha.

2

Day 02

Drive to Tarangire National Park and Game Drive

• In the morning, leave Arusha and drive for about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, the third biggest national park in Tanzania, well known for its large herds of elephants and baobab trees. The park is best visited from June to November, as it has the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem, and its southern wetlands support more than 300 bird species.
• As soon as you reach the park, go for a game drive followed by a lunch break.
• Stay the night at the camp.

3

Day 03

From Tarangire to the Vast Plains of Serengeti

• Have breakfast at the campsite, leave Tarangire National Park, and head to Serengeti National Park.
• Continue into the massive open plains of the Serengeti, stretching as far as the eye can see. Serengeti National Park is inhabited by more than 2 million wildebeests, which give birth to their calves from January to April, as well as hundreds of thousands of plains zebras and Thomson's gazelles. You can also find large predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, drawn to the area by this abundance of migrating prey. Many smaller animals, including mongoose, honey badgers, bat-eared foxes, rock hyrax, monkeys, baboons, African hares, and jackals, also inhabit the area, along with nearly 400 species of birds.
• After the game drive, drive to the Seronera campsite for an overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Sunrise Game Drive and Journey to Ngorongoro Crater

• Wake up early in the morning and have a cup of coffee or tea. Enjoy a sunrise game drive, one of the most beautiful experiences in the Serengeti and the African savannah.
• Continue with the game drive in the Serengeti-Seronera area. Later at noon, return to the campsite for brunch.
• Leave Serengeti National Park while continuing with a game drive en route. Then drive up to the Ngorongoro Crater Highlands Conservation Area. Stop briefly at the crater rim for a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater.
• Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater in the evening.

5

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

• Wake up early in the morning for breakfast at the campsite before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. The crater is inhabited by almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhinoceros, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. It also has the densest known population of lions and is one of the places where you can find the black-maned lion. The crater features several swamps, a river, and a soda lake full of flamingos, as well as forest and open plains. The large elephants that reside here have tremendously large tusks due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses.
• Go for a game drive in the crater with a packed lunch, which will be served near the hippo pool, where you can observe bloats of hippos.
• Ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha, arriving around 4:00 PM.
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight back home or your flight to Zanzibar.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation as indicated in the plan
• Park entrance fees and taxes
• Game safari to national parks as specified
• Meals on a full-board basis when staying at the lodge
• Private 4x4 wheel drive vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout your safari
• First aid kit in our safari vehicle; our guides are trained in providing basic first aid
• Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day)
• Tea and coffee - a box of tea and coffee to enjoy at any point during the safari
• Spare tires for unforeseen issues that may arise on African bumpy roads
• Charging station - you can charge your phone, laptop, and camera battery while on the road
• 1 pair of binoculars
• Government taxes and VAT
• Airport transfers

What's Not Included

• Beverages, including soft drinks or alcoholic drinks, beer, wine, and spirits, as well as gifts such as local crafts
• Laundry, phone charges, and other items of a personal nature, such as sun cream and personal expenses
• Fees for passports, visas, transit visas, immunizations, and insurance
• Personal accident travel insurance
• A visit to a Masai village, cultural tour, or Olduvai Gorge
• International and domestic flight tickets
• Airport departure taxes
• Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
• Visa or entry visas
• Tips and gratuities to the safari crew - recommended
• Travel insurance
• Any other expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

• Informal and casual dressing is appropriate.
• Comfortable, lightweight cotton clothing in subdued safari colours is practical.
• During the day, shorts or trousers are ideal, and the evenings may be chilly, so light cardigans or sweaters are appropriate. For clients visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, please note that because of the altitude, nights are very cold, so a thick sweater or fleece is advisable. Long-sleeved shirts and trousers are also recommended in the evenings to lessen the chance of mosquito bites. Many safari lodges have swimming pools, so bathing costumes should be taken. It is advisable to have a good pair of closed walking shoes or boots.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania

Tour start

Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.