Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Private Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the notably different coloured Momella Lakes
  • 02 Spot the immense herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
  • 03 Explore the Serengeti's endless plains and wildlife-rich Seronera area
  • 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, home to an estimated 30,000 animals

This safari experience takes you from the notably different coloured Momella Lakes and the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater in Arusha National Park to the savannah plains of Tarangire, known for its immense herds of elephants. Continue through the Serengeti's endless plains and rich wildlife habitats before descending into Ngorongoro Crater, once a mountain and later an erupted caldera that is now home to 30,000 animals. Along the way, enjoy game drives across some of Tanzania's most celebrated national parks and conservation areas.

Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa, the Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.

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 No
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Momella Lakes

After breakfast, you'll depart from your Arusha or Moshi accommodations and drive to the park. After entering the park, you will embark on a game drive.

Your drive will take you past park landmarks such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, sometimes known as "Little Ngorongoro." Your safari vehicle will also pass under the Fig Tree (Ficus thonningii), whose roots have grown to form an arch large enough for a safari car - even elephant-sized - to pass underneath. You may stop, get out of the car, and take pictures.

During lunch, you will stop at a picnic site where you will have your meal, then proceed with the game drive. At around four, you will leave the national park for Arusha, where you will spend the night.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, hop into a four-by-four elongated Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, specially designed for African safaris. You will then proceed to Tarangire National Park, where you will enjoy a game drive until lunchtime after check-in.

You will stop at a picnic site for lunch, then continue with the afternoon game drive. At around four, you will depart from the national park and drive to the rim of the Serengeti National Park for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Into the Serengeti via Ngorongoro

After breakfast, we head towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa, the Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.

We head to the central park area, 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 therefore attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species.

We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a camp.

4
Day 04

Northern Serengeti Migration Route to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, you will do a game drive in Serengeti National Park. With your lunch box, you will follow the animal migration in the Northern Serengeti, where the migration will be.

You will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, topi, hartebeest, eland, antelope, hyena, and varieties of birds singing in the trees, while also viewing the beauty of the landscape and nature.

After having your lunch, you will continue with a game drive in the Serengeti, heading to the gate to check out of Serengeti National Park. From there, you will proceed with game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Dinner and overnight will be at a campsite on the rim of the crater.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the crater with your lunch box and enjoy a game drive for over six hours. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's most densely crowded African wildlife areas and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos.

Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the crater sustains a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big drawcard of this picturesque national park is its vast predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard on the crater floor.

After a picnic lunch, you will continue with the game drive. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha Town.

Momella Lakes, Tarangire National Park, Seronera area, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Momella Lakes, Tarangire National Park, Seronera area, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari car
  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodations, as stated in the itinerary
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Additional park fees
  • Tipping the crew
  • Visas

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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