5-Day Amazing Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari
Experience the best of Tanzania on a 5-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. See the Big Five, spectacular wildlife, and stunning landscapes.
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari through three of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This carefully designed safari combines incredible wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and authentic African experiences.
Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. You will then travel to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains provide the perfect setting for exceptional game drives and the opportunity to witness Africa’s famous predators and, depending on the season, the Great Migration.
The adventure concludes with a spectacular Ngorongoro Crater safari, exploring one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wildlife sanctuaries. With opportunities to spot the Big Five and enjoy unforgettable landscapes, this 5-day Tanzania safari is ideal for travelers looking for a perfect balance of wildlife, nature, and adventure.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Your adventure begins with a morning departure from Arusha, heading towards Tarangire National Park. The park is renowned for its spectacular scenery, dominated by ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and the Tarangire River, which attracts large concentrations of wildlife during the dry season.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in search of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. Tarangire is particularly famous for its impressive elephant herds and offers excellent opportunities for wildlife photography.
After your game drive, continue to your accommodation in the Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of Tanzania’s northern highlands before reaching the vast Serengeti plains.
Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive as you begin exploring one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may have the opportunity to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife.
Continue your game drive before heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Serengeti. With a full day dedicated to game viewing, you have more time to explore different areas of the park and search for its incredible wildlife.
The Serengeti is home to some of Africa’s highest concentrations of large predators. Look for lions resting on rocky outcrops, cheetahs hunting across the open plains, and elusive leopards hidden among trees.
If you travel during the right season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing and water.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, giving you another opportunity to experience its spectacular wildlife and landscapes.
Afterward, depart the Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from the endless Serengeti plains toward the highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater.
Arrive at your accommodation for dinner and overnight, ready for an exciting crater adventure the following day.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accomodations: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha/Moshi
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Often described as one of Africa’s greatest natural wildlife sanctuaries, the crater is home to a remarkable concentration of animals.
Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and other wildlife. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before ascending and beginning your journey back to Arusha or Moshi, where your 5-day Tanzania safari adventure comes to an end.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Price Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (if required)
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All park entrance fees
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Bottled drinking water
- Picnic lunches
- Government taxes and VAT
Price Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Items of personal nature
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