Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Serengeti and Tarangire Safari with Maasai Village Visit

5 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Moderate pace

Hot-air Balloon in Serengeti National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience vibrant wildlife in Tarangire, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras
02 Explore the vast plains of Serengeti, home to the annual wildebeest migration
03 Enrich your journey with a cultural visit to a Maasai village
04 Take an optional hot air balloon ride over Serengeti for a unique perspective
05 Capture stunning scenic views of Ngorongoro Crater and its abundant wildlife

Arrive in Arusha and set out on a 5-day safari adventure through some of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife areas. Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds, baobab trees, and rich birdlife, before continuing to the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and, depending on the season, witness the famous wildebeest migration. Your journey also includes a cultural visit to a Maasai village and ends with the option to take in the stunning scenery and wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater before departure.

Witness the famous annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, depending on the season, and search for the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Safari Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
Get picked up from the airport and transfer to your lodge or hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay.
Receive a safari briefing, rest, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Depart from Arusha after breakfast.
Drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2.5-3 hours away.
Explore the park's lush vegetation, baobab trees, and abundant wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
After the game drive, head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, often with stunning views of the park.

Day 03

From Tarangire to Serengeti via Maasai Village

Begin with a morning game drive in Tarangire before driving to Serengeti National Park, approximately 4-5 hours away.
En route, stop by a Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience.
Arrive in Serengeti in the afternoon and begin an evening game drive, seeking predators like lions and leopards as the sun sets over the vast plains.
Stay overnight at a lodge or tented camp in or near Serengeti.

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti.
Witness the famous annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, depending on the season, and search for the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives.
Have lunch at a picnic spot or back at your camp.
Optionally, take a hot air balloon ride at sunrise for an additional cost.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Final Game Drive and Ngorongoro or Departure

After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, head towards Ngorongoro Crater or return to Arusha, depending on your flight time.

If visiting the crater, take in the stunning views and spot wildlife within the caldera.
Depending on the timing, have lunch before heading back to Arusha for your return flight.