Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari with Big Five

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the beauty of nature as the sun sets over the vast plains of Serengeti
  • 02 Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five
  • 03 Marvel at clouds rolling over the rim like a misty waterfall at Ngorongoro
  • 04 Explore Serengeti National Park, one of the world's last great wildlife refuges
  • 05 Discover Tarangire National Park on a half-day game drive

Embark on a safari adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire in Tanzania. Enjoy game drives across these iconic parks and witness incredible wildlife sightings, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other Big Five species. From the vast plains of Serengeti to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater and the rich wildlife of Tarangire, this journey showcases the beauty of Tanzania's flora and fauna.

In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim, where clouds roll over the edge like a misty waterfall, creating a dreamy setting.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, travel from Arusha with picnic lunches to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro. Enjoy the animals and landscapes of Serengeti. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge are recommended by Every Day Safaris.
  • Serengeti National Park is the world's last great wildlife refuge, containing an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in a seasonal migration that is one of nature's wonders.
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Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast at the lodge, continue with a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, which is as big as Northern Ireland. It is one of the most incredible game sanctuaries in the world, fantastic in its natural beauty and unequalled in its scientific value. Serengeti contains 4 million animals, including big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants and buffalo. Enjoy full game viewing before a late afternoon drive back to Kubuku Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

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Day 03

Serengeti Game Drives and Transfer to Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, depart with lunch boxes and enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Later in the evening, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to arrive in time for dinner. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge. Sleeping at Ngorongoro saves time and avoids the long drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro the following day, allowing you to enjoy an early crater tour inside Ngorongoro at sunrise.
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Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Drive to Karatu

  • After breakfast, depart for the oval-shaped Ngorongoro Crater, which covers 300 sq km and is 610 m deep. The crater is a repository of Africa's finest wildlife. All of the Big Five are present, living a privileged existence on the crater floor, and the setting is so peaceful that you can move among them. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater rim, where clouds roll over the edge like a misty waterfall, creating a dreamy setting. Continue with an en-route game drive to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

5
Day 05

Tarangire National Park to Arusha

  • After breakfast, commence your safari from Karatu town in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park with packed lunch. Enjoy a half-day game drive in the park, then drive back to Arusha.
Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tarangire National Park savanna

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tarangire National Park savanna

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

  • One night in Arusha on arrival on a bed-and-breakfast basis
  • One night at Farm of Dreams Lodge on an F/B basis (all meals included)
  • Transport by extended Land Cruiser for 2 days, departing by 4x4 vehicle with open photo roof
  • Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
  • Guaranteed window seat
  • The Ngorongoro Crater tour fee of $295 is included
  • All park fees and government taxes for all the parks
  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day during game drives
  • Lunch boxes on two days
  • Last-day accommodation in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • Driver-guide or local escort gratuities
  • Drinks, dining room tips, porterage, personal travel, and baggage insurance
  • Telephone bills, laundry, and any items of a personal nature
  • Any optional or additional activities
  • Single room supplement

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At the hotel
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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,150.00 — $1,200.00
Double Sharing $1,150.00 — $1,200.00

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