Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari from Arusha with Serengeti Migration

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe elephants and other wildlife gathering at the Tarangire River
  • 02 Travel through the incredible Ngorongoro Highlands and along the crater rim
  • 03 Witness the spectacular wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
  • 04 Enjoy the vast wild plains and fabulous landscapes of the Serengeti
  • 05 Spot thousands of beautiful animals in herds at Ngorongoro Crater

Experience the wildebeest migration on this 5-day safari from Arusha through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Discover Tarangire, known as the "elephant's paradise," enjoy the vast wild plains of the Serengeti, and travel through the incredible Ngorongoro Highlands. The tour also includes time at the popular Ngorongoro Crater rim, a 600 m-deep crater teeming with animals, with excellent opportunities for game viewing and birdwatching throughout the journey.

The tour also includes time at the popular Ngorongoro Crater rim, a 600 m-deep crater teeming with animals, with excellent opportunities for game viewing and birdwatching throughout the journey.

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park and Mto wa Mbu

  • Depart for Tarangire National Park after breakfast in the morning.
  • Most people overlook Tarangire National Park because of its neighbouring, more popular parks.
  • Enjoy game viewing in the park, which is always crowded with animals from June to late October.
  • Observe animals gathering around the Tarangire River in search of water during the dry season.
  • Look out for animals like elephants, warthogs, hyenas, impalas, and various bird species in this usually quiet park.

Accommodation: Clients select from public campsites/tinted campsites/lodges.

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

2
Day 02

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Depart for Serengeti National Park via the incredible Ngorongoro Highlands.
  • Take a scenic route that passes along the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
  • Stop to admire the magnificent view of the crater before proceeding to Serengeti.
  • Experience the spectacular wildebeest migration and spot the big predators in Serengeti National Park.
  • Serengeti National Park is one of Africa's seven natural wonders.
  • Enjoy the fabulous landscape and wildlife sightings.
  • Retire to your accommodation in the late hours.

Accommodation: Clients select from public campsites/tinted campsites/lodges.

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

3
Day 03

Full-Day Exploration of Serengeti National Park

  • Explore Serengeti National Park with a professional African natural tour guide.
  • Visit all the great spots for animal viewing and learn about the oldest ecosystem on earth.
  • Witness the great show of wildebeest migration and maximize your chance of seeing this incredible phenomenon.
  • All routes and accommodations will depend on the visiting time to maximize your chance of seeing the migration.

Accommodation: Clients select from public campsites/tinted campsites/lodges.

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

4
Day 04

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Depart for Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast.
  • Drive along a scenic route that passes through the Serengeti by a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot animals.
  • Explore Ngorongoro Crater with a professional African natural tour guide.
  • Spot thousands of beautiful animals in herds, including wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, gazelles, elephants, and predators like cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and lions.
  • Have dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town according to the standard.
5
Day 05

Early Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Start the day with an early game drive in central Serengeti.
  • Listen to beautiful bird sounds and breathe in the fresh air.
  • Spot animals such as elands, buffaloes, cheetahs, leopards, lions, monkeys, hippos, and several antelopes.
  • Have lunch and head out of the park to the crater rim.
  • End the tour in Arusha.

Accommodation: Clients select from public campsites/tinted campsites/lodges.

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

Tarangire River, vast plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire River, vast plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater rim

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

  • Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
  • Park fees
  • Campsites/lodge
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 1.5 L bottle of water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights (international & domestic)
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Additional park fees

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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