5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Masai Boma

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover Tarangire National Park, known for its dense wildlife population and large elephant herds
• 02 Follow the wildebeest migration trails in Serengeti National Park
• 03 Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the Masai and the Ngorongoro Crater
• 04 Visit Olduvai Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage site linked to human evolution
• 05 Visit a Masai boma and learn about traditional Maasai culture and values

Embark on a five-day group safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife areas, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Follow the migration trails to witness the wildebeest migration, look out for the Big 5, and enjoy outstanding game-viewing opportunities along the way. The journey also includes a visit to a Masai boma, where you can learn about Maasai culture and traditions. Tanzania is one of Africa's premier safari destinations, known for its spectacular natural scenery and abundant wildlife.

Track animals along the national park's famous migration trails, which see more than a million wildebeests migrating every year.

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

• Depart from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park. Known for its dense population of herbivores and large herds of elephants, the park is also home to the Tarangire River, which bisects it. Watch as animals gather around the river to drink. The river is also where many animals, both predators and prey, gather.
• This provides an excellent game-viewing opportunity for all travellers. Once you are done with the day-long safari, head to the Mto wa Mbu public campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a game drive en route. Arrive at the Seronera Public Campsite in the heart of the Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Full-Day Serengeti Safari and Migration Trails

• Enjoy a full-day game drive safari in the Serengeti. Follow the migration trails to watch the wildebeest migration. After breakfast, head for a full-day safari in the most famous national park in Tanzania. Track animals along the national park's famous migration trails, which see more than a million wildebeests migrating every year.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the afternoon. Learn more about this important annual migration from your guide. In the evening, drive back to the Seronera public campsite.

4

Day 04

Final Serengeti Game Drive and Masai Boma Visit

• We have breakfast by 08:00 in the morning and do our last Serengeti game drive.
• Then, after lunch, we head to Ngorongoro for a Masai boma visit. We interact with traditional Masai people and learn about their culture and life. We also participate in traditional dancing with them.
• Later, we arrive at our Simba Public Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

5

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

• Start your day early. Carry a picnic lunch with you and head for the crater floor at 07:00 am. The floor is teeming with wildlife, as very few animals move in and out of its 2000-foot-high walls. See lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, and many bird species. Visit the nook and cranny of the crater, where your driver-guide will take you after contacting other safari drivers in the area.
• Late afternoon, we will return to Arusha City.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Flying Doctors' emergency cover
• Pick up from your hotel in Arusha
• Full-board accommodation based on a budget tent camping safari
• Group professional safari driver-guide and cook service
• Group 4x4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof for game viewing
• During the safari: vehicles equipped with an ice chest and mineral water
• Day-long safari in Tarangire National Park
• Game drive in Serengeti National Park
• Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park following the migration trails
• Visit to a Masai boma to learn about their culture
• Game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive
• Government taxes, VAT, and service charges related to accommodation and included meals
• Drop-off in Arusha city

What's Not Included

• Flights
• Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tips
• Optional activities (e.g. visit to Olduvai Gorge)
• Pick-up and drop-off at the airport

What to bring

• Warm clothing
• Camera
• Binoculars
• Sun hat

Know before you go

• Visit to Olduvai Gorge is optional and available at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hotel lobby/reception in Arusha

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.