Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the vast Tarangire National Park and encounter herds of elephants
02 Witness the incredible annual migration of wildebeests in the Serengeti
03 Experience thrilling game drives in Seronera, a rich wildlife habitat
04 Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to diverse wildlife
05 Visit Lake Magadi and observe flamingos and other water birds

Sign up for a 5-day luxury wildlife safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Encounter herds of elephants in Tarangire, witness the incredible wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, and explore the diverse wildlife habitats of Seronera. The breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater is home to lions, hyenas, and elephants, while Lake Magadi offers the chance to observe flamingos and other water birds.

Encounter herds of elephants in Tarangire, witness the incredible wildebeest migration in the Serengeti, and explore the diverse wildlife habitats of Seronera.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, Estonian, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tarangire Game Drive and Picnic Lunch

After breakfast, the tour departs. Your first stop is Arusha Town for any last-minute purchases before you head off on safari. Afterwards, continue to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti via Karatu and Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park, the oldest and most popular national park and a worldwide wonder.

Then 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 well representative of most of the Serengeti's species.

Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife or Tented Campsites.

Day 03

Seronera Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti

Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife or Tented Campsites.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive and Olduvai Gorge Visit

Enjoy an early morning game drive and then depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, boasting a history dating back to the dawn of time.

It was here that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of 'Nutcracker Man' and 'Handy Man', both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Lake Magadi

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the crater. The rich pasture and permanent water of the crater floor support a large resident population of wildlife of up to 25,000 predominant grazing animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.

We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Moshi for dinner and overnight, or enjoy a drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, 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

Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide and safari cook
Meals according to the itinerary
Mineral water (3 litres per person per day)
Camping equipment (tents, sleeping mats, camping furniture, etc.)
All national park fees

What's Not Included

Extras at the lodges, i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.
International and internal flights
Tips - recommended
Extra activities
Sleeping bags
Anything not listed above

What to bring

Packing list for safari
- 1-2 long-sleeved shirts
- Warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celsius in the evening and in the morning)
- Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably one for every day of safari)
- 1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers; avoid blue or black clothes, as these can attract tsetse flies and make your safari uncomfortable.
- Shorts or a loose skirt for the ladies
- Swimsuit/trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool)
- A hat for the sun (a visor or another cap is also acceptable)
- Camera and memory cards
- Flashlight
- Binoculars
- Binoculars (8x32 or 10x42)
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, although you will have first aid in the jeep.
- You may realize that many travellers on safari wear khaki or neutral colours and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colours. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty, and khaki-coloured items are less likely to show discolouration from safari dust than white garments.
Medications you should take on safari
- Remember, every Altezza safari vehicle is stocked with a basic first-aid kit. If you have prescription medications or special needs, please come prepared with your necessary medications.
- Antimalarial drugs (such as Malarone and Lariam)
- Tablets for motion sickness if you are susceptible
- Antihistamines for allergies (Claritin, Loratadine, Azelastine), which can be difficult to purchase in Tanzania
- Inhaler for asthma remedy, as the dust may aggravate asthmatic symptoms
Any prescription medications you may require.
- These pesky insects are only active in the early morning and evening, likely when you are already back at your accommodations for the evening. Alternatively, wearing a long-sleeved shirt can help deter mosquitoes as well.
- The equatorial sun is strong in Tanzania, and you are likely to be at a higher elevation throughout your Tanzanian safari, especially in Ngorongoro or the highlands. Choose a product with SPF 40 protection or higher to protect your skin.