Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

5 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Tarangire National Park, home to giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds
  • 02 Experience thrilling game drives across the iconic Serengeti plains
  • 03 Explore Olduvai Gorge, a renowned archaeological site rich in early human history
  • 04 Witness the Big Five and abundant wildlife during a full-day safari in Central Serengeti
  • 05 Glide above the Serengeti in a hot air balloon (optional, at additional cost)
  • 06 Interact with the Maasai people and observe their traditional lifestyle
  • 07 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's best wildlife viewing areas

Experience a captivating 5-day Tanzania safari from Moshi through some of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations. Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, continue to the vast savannas of Serengeti National Park for dramatic game drives, and stop at world-famous Olduvai Gorge to discover its remarkable archaeological significance. The journey concludes at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with over 25,000 animals in a breathtaking natural amphitheater.

Explore Tanzania's third-largest national park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants.

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 Yes
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Depart from Moshi in the morning and drive approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes to Tarangire National Park.
  • Explore Tanzania's third-largest national park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants.

  • Spot a variety of wildlife, including lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra near the Tarangire River.

  • Enjoy a late afternoon game drive and observe animals gathering along the riverbanks.

  • Return to the selected lodge or camp for a warm dinner and overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Highlands Drive to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

  • Begin the journey towards Serengeti National Park with a scenic 3 to 4-hour drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands.
  • Stop en route at Olduvai Gorge, a world-famous archaeological site rich in early human fossils and dramatic landscapes.

  • Learn about the significant paleoanthropological discoveries that have shaped our understanding of human evolution.

  • Proceed to the Central Serengeti, arriving by late evening.

  • Settle into a lodge or camp inside the park and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Central Serengeti

  • Rise early for a full day of game drives across the vast Central Serengeti plains.
  • Search for the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino - along with many other species such as cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, and gazelles.

  • Observe the raw beauty and thriving biodiversity of the park's ecosystems.

  • Opt for a sunrise hot air balloon safari (available at extra cost) for a unique aerial perspective of the Serengeti.

  • Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the natural sounds of the bush.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Embark on a morning game drive as you exit Serengeti National Park.
  • Continue the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while passing traditional Maasai villages.

  • View the pastoral lifestyle of the Maasai and appreciate the cultural richness of the region.

  • Arrive at your accommodation located on the crater rim or nearby for dinner and overnight rest.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Begin the day with an early breakfast before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Discover an ecosystem teeming with over 25,000 animals, including the Big Five, spotted hyenas, warthogs, jackals, and a multitude of bird species.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool while taking in the panoramic views of the crater floor.

  • Ascend from the crater and start the return drive to Arusha or proceed directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Serengeti National Park's vast savannas, Olduvai Gorge's fossil-rich ravine, Ngorongoro Crater floor

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's baobab-studded plains, Serengeti National Park's vast savannas, Olduvai Gorge's fossil-rich ravine, Ngorongoro Crater floor

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Moshi 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • 2 nights of hotel accommodation before and after the safari, with breakfast included

  • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof

  • Professional and experienced English-speaking safari guide

  • All national park fees

  • All accommodation in safari lodges as per your program

  • Three meals per day on safari

  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour

  • Medical kit

  • Binoculars

  • All mentioned activities as per the itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Personal spending money for souvenirs and other expenses

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks

  • Travel insurance

  • Visa fees

  • Optional activities

  • Tips and gratuities for the driver or safari guide (USD 20 per day recommended)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Moshi, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Moshi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,950.00 — $2,600.00
Double Sharing $1,950.00

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