5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Ngorongoro and Serengeti

• Morning: Depart from Arusha early, around 7:00 am, and drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours away.
• Late morning and afternoon: Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
• Evening: Overnight at a lodge or campsite within or near the park.

• Morning: Depart Tarangire and drive to Mto wa Mbu, approximately 1.5 hours away.
• Late morning: Take a guided cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu, where you'll experience the local market, meet artisans, and sample Tanzanian cuisine.
• Afternoon: Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, approximately 1 hour from Mto wa Mbu.
• Evening: Overnight at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, offering spectacular views of the crater below.

• Morning: After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor is one of the best locations for spotting the Big Five and features a variety of ecosystems in one area.
• Afternoon: Continue exploring, with a picnic lunch in the crater.
• Evening: Exit the crater and drive towards the Serengeti, approximately 3-4 hours depending on your lodge location.
• Overnight: Stay at a lodge or camp in central Serengeti.

• Morning and afternoon: Enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Start in Central Serengeti, in the Seronera region, which offers excellent year-round wildlife viewing.
• Evening: Overnight at a lodge or campsite in Serengeti.

Optional: If visiting during the Great Migration season, usually July-October, consider a drive towards the Northern Serengeti, where you may witness river crossings at the Mara River.

• Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active.
• Late morning: Begin your drive or take a small flight back to Arusha. If taking a road transfer, plan for a 6-7 hour journey.
• Afternoon: Arrive in Arusha in time.