5-Day Tanzania Safari Exploring Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Highlights
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Locations Covered
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
nature, cultural, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Easy
Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
Languages
Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
Description
Discover Tanzania’s legendary Northern Circuit on this 5-day safari, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater for unforgettable wildlife encounters. Witness vast elephant herds, the seasonal Great Migration, and the elusive Big Five with expert guides in private 4x4 vehicles. Enjoy comfortable mid-range lodges with en-suite facilities, daily game drives, and picnic lunches in stunning landscapes. With balanced driving times, seamless transfers, and options like a hot-air balloon safari, this tour blends adventure, comfort, and world-class safari experiences.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Arusha.
- Meet your safari guide and transfer (2.5 hours) to Tarangire National Park.
- Afternoon game drive with chances to see elephants, giraffes, and lions.
- Picnic lunch in the park.
Overnight at Tarangire Safari Lodge (en-suite tented rooms, river views).
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, 550+ bird species.
Distance: ~120 km -
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
- Early morning game drive in Tarangire.
- Transfer to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro (approx. 4 hours).
- Afternoon game drive in Serengeti, tracking migration herds or predators.
- Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Wildlife: Wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, lions (high Big Five sightings).
Distance: ~250 km -
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Sunrise-to-sunset game drives across the Serengeti plains.
- Picnic lunch during the safari.
- Optional hot-air balloon ride at dawn (extra cost).
- Evening sundowner experience overlooking the savanna.
Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Wildlife: Seasonal migration herds, hyenas, leopards, 500+ bird species.
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Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
- Morning Serengeti game drive.
- Transfer (2.5 hours) to Ngorongoro Crater.
- Descend into the UNESCO-listed crater for a 4–5 hour safari.
- Picnic lunch near the hippo pool.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or similar.
Wildlife: Rare black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, 25,000+ animals.
Distance: ~145 km -
Day 5: Ngorongoro – Arusha and Departure
- Optional cultural walk with Maasai near Ngorongoro (extra cost).
- Drive 3 hours back to Arusha.
- Lunch at a local café before transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Distance: ~190 km
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 5 to 6 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 6 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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