Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire's diverse landscapes of baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River
  • 02 Travel through the endless plains of Serengeti National Park on wildlife-rich game drives
  • 03 Spend time on the Ngorongoro Crater Floor, one of the few places to spot the Big Five together
  • 04 Visit Olduvai Gorge Museum to see the incredible findings of Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey

Explore Tanzania's national parks on a 5-day wildlife safari from Arusha, visiting Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater Floor. Travel across the Maasai Steppe, enjoy game drives through endless plains and along the Tarangire River, and look out for elephants, buffalos, pythons, cheetahs, leopards, lions, and more. The journey also includes a stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum to view some of the incredible findings of Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey. Beautiful sunsets and varied landscapes add to this memorable safari experience.

This area is world-renowned for its reputation and remains one of the only places on earth where one can see all of the Big Five at once: lion, leopard, bull elephant, African buffalo, and black rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

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

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

  • Reach Kilimanjaro at 8:00 am and meet the driver, who will brief you about the tour before driving to Tarangire Park by Land Cruiser, crossing the Maasai Steppe on the way to Tarangire National Park.
  • Cross the Maasai Steppe on the way to reach Tarangire Park by Land Cruiser.

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in the park. Soon, the impressive Great Rift Valley Escarpment will come into view. Elephants, buffalos, and pythons can be seen regularly along the path.

  • Meander along bush tracks and explore the Tarangire River's twists and turns, finding elephants drinking and playing in the refreshing waters.

  • Proceed to the lodge late in the afternoon and relax before dinner.

Dinner and overnight at Maramboi Tented Camp or Wildpalm Campsite.

2
Day 02

From Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

  • Depart for Serengeti after having breakfast.

  • Move around the southern edge of the crater rim, spotting the occasional hyena, elephant, or African buffalo along the way.

  • Arrive at famed Serengeti National Park. The plains seem endless from this vantage point.

  • Stop to enjoy a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill before meandering through the wildlife-rich central Serengeti.

  • Settle into the unique camp later in the evening before going to the camp dining area for some palate teasers in anticipation of a scrumptious meal this evening.

  • Gather around the campfire before heading off to bed.

Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Pimbi Campsite.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

  • Discover Serengeti game drives and watch cheetahs, leopards, and lions today.

  • Go out for a sunrise game drive at 06:30 am, followed by breakfast at 08:30 am, and enjoy more game driving until lunchtime with a hot lunch.

  • Have lunch and proceed with the afternoon game drive until sunset, then drive back for dinner.

Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge or Pimbi Campsite.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge

  • Sunrise game drives start at 06:30 am and continue until 11:00 am. Stop for brunch (breakfast and lunch put together).

  • Depart for the Ngorongoro Crater with a game drive en route.

  • Make a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum to view some of the incredible findings of Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or Simba Campsite.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Floor Exploration and Return to Arusha

  • Spend a full day exploring the crater floor. This area is world-renowned for its reputation and remains one of the only places on earth where one can see all of the Big Five at once: lion, leopard, bull elephant, African buffalo, and black rhino.

  • Enjoy a special boxed lunch at a scenic picnic spot.

  • Descend out of the crater and drive back to Arusha for dinner.

Overnight at Planet Lodge.

Tarangire River, Naabi Hill picnic, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater Floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire River, Naabi Hill picnic, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater Floor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with a photographic roof
  • Services of a professional guide and chef
  • All wildlife reserve entry fees
  • All camping gear (please come with your own sleeping bags)
  • 3 meals a day during the trip
  • All game drives as mentioned
  • Transfer from the airport and drop-off
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day)
  • Concession/camping fees

What's Not Included

  • International airfare and flights
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees)
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees

What to bring

  • Clothes
  • First aid
  • Binoculars
  • Mosquito repellents
  • Shoes
  • Gear

Know before you go

  • Don't cut your trip too short.
  • Wildebeest have their own clocks.
  • Tailor your travels.
  • Set aside money for tips.
  • Carry a credit card for parks and ATMs, and cash for everywhere else.
  • Tanzanian time.
  • A safari is about so much more than just spotting the 'Big 5'.

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.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,350.00 — $1,404.00
Double Sharing $1,350.00 — $1,390.00

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