Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

5 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot elephants up close in Tarangire National Park
02 Experience the iconic Serengeti migration of wildebeests and zebras
03 Stay at a lodge on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater
04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the 'Big Five'
05 Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool inside the crater
06 Witness stunning landscapes from baobab-filled savannahs to Serengeti plains
07 Explore Maasai culture and traditional life

Get on a 5-day safari to visit the top national parks in northern Tanzania, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful landscapes, from baobab-filled savannahs and the wide-open Serengeti plains to the scenic Ngorongoro highlands and its impressive crater. Along the way, look out for elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, predators like lions, and the Big Five, while also experiencing Maasai culture and traditional life.

Descend 600 meters into the crater for an exciting game drive among over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Safari Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Moshi or Arusha.
Meet your guide for a safari briefing.
Spend the day at leisure, relaxing and preparing for your adventure.
Meals Included: None
Accommodation: Arranged hotel in Moshi or Arusha

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.
Marvel at giant baobab trees, bush savannah, and seasonal marshes as you enter the nature reserve.
Enjoy close-up views of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests, along with predators like lions.
Experience the incredible landscape and wildlife sightings from the open roof of your safari vehicle.
Arrive at your lodge inside the park for a restful night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge inside Tarangire National Park

Day 03

Journey to the Serengeti

After breakfast, travel through the cooler highlands toward the southern Serengeti.
Reach the vast plains of Serengeti National Park by midday.
Enjoy stunning views of savannah, short grass plains, swamps, lakes, and kopjes.
Experience an exciting game drive in the Serengeti before heading to your lodge in the park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Serengeti National Park

Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you leave the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Experience Maasai culture by visiting traditional Maasai bomas along the way.
Reach your lodge at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon.
Descend 600 meters into the crater for an exciting game drive among over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before leaving the crater and returning to Moshi or Arusha.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None (final night in Moshi/Arusha)

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Moshi

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the crater for a game drive.
Explore the vast collapsed volcano, home to over 25,000 mammals, including the Big Five.
Observe spotted hyenas, rare warthogs, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area.
After an extensive game drive, enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool.
Leave the crater in the late afternoon and drive to Moshi town.