Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience the wildebeest migration across Serengeti's Seronera and Kogatende regions
02 Witness the dramatic Mara River crossing alongside hippos and Nile crocodiles
03 Spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros, in Ngorongoro Crater
04 Enjoy game drives in big cat country for sightings of lions, cheetahs, and leopards

Embark on a 5-day safari adventure through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Search for the Big Five across Seronera and Kogatende, with the chance to witness the dramatic Mara River crossing during the wildebeest migration. Along the way, enjoy exceptional game viewing among kopjes, acacia-dotted terrain, and rich wildlife habitats. This journey combines breathtaking scenery, predator sightings, and one of Africa's premier safari destinations.

Embark on a 5-day safari adventure through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Serengeti National Park in the Seronera Region

After breakfast, your Tanzania tour will begin in style as you are driven to Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Tanzania as you make the short trip.
Spend the day driving through this distinct and beautiful region of the park in search of the Big Five.
In the afternoon, you have the option to extend your game drive until sunset or take part in one of the optional activities available at your lodge.
These often include nature walks, village visits, and night game drives outside the park.
Accommodation: Meals: Overnight at Angata Tented Lodge or similar, and enjoy your Tanzania tour experience at your lodge.

Day 02

Seronera Game Drive to the Kogatende Region

After breakfast, this is the second day of your Tanzania tour. We'll begin our game drive around the Seronera area, searching around the kopjes for carnivores and the large migration groups preparing to cross the Mara River into Kenya.
Your Tanzania tour continues with excellent wildlife viewing. Home to large numbers of hippos and Nile crocodiles, the Mara River is the last major obstacle standing between the wildebeest migration and the relative safety of the Maasai Mara.
If you're patient and a little lucky, you may even witness the death-defying crossing itself, where wildebeest and zebras brave the river's currents and crocodiles in an attempt to reach safety on the opposite bank.
Dinner and overnight will be in the heart of Serengeti National Park, according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from our options.
Overnight at Angata Kogatende Tented Lodge or similar, enjoying the great experience gained from your Tanzania tour while at your accommodation.

Day 03

Kogatende to Seronera Through the Central Serengeti

We'll start our Tanzania tour immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti.
Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between.
As your Tanzania tour through the Serengeti continues, you will discover why Seronera is often known as 'big cat country'. Its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches.
The region's hippo pools and wide-open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.
Dinner and overnight will be in the heart of Serengeti National Park, according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from our options. Overnight at Angata Tented Lodge or similar.

Day 04

Serengeti Wildlife Viewing to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, we get right on the road back toward Ngorongoro Crater National Park.
Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two.
As far as the eye can see, you'll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds: wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant, and the most respected group of animals - the predators.
You will have the chance to spot shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself, the lion.
Dinner and overnight will be on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town, according to the standard and type of accommodation requested from our options. Overnight at Ngorongoro Angata Tented Lodge.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater, considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World.
When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation.
Home to over 120 species of mammal, including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces.
The crater is home to a large number of predators, including lions, leopards, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, Cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
After the thrills and excitement of the day, you will have a picnic lunch by the park's famous hippo pool before returning to Arusha to overnight.