5 Days Tanzania: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- From
- USD 1,820 per person sharing
- Best time
- January to December
Worth knowing
What makes this one different.
- I
Tarangire National Park and its giant baobab trees
- II
Serengeti National Park's abundant wildlife and endless plains
- III
Ngorongoro Crater Big Five safari
- IV
Opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration depending on the season
- V
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- VI
Scenic landscapes and authentic African wilderness experiences
Accommodation
Where you sleep, night by night.
Camps and lodges of this standard, named where we have a firm allocation. We will confirm the exact property before anything is booked.
Budget safari
Affordable tented camps or budget lodges with essential comfort and full-board meals.
Midrange safari
Comfortable en-suite safari lodges and tented camps offering quality dining and a relaxing wilderness experience.
Luxury safari
Premium lodges and luxury tented camps with elegant suites personalised service and exceptional locations.
Day by day.
- 1
Tarangire
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha after breakfast for a wildlife safari in Tarangire National Park. Enjoy game drives among large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees while searching for lions, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at your selected lodge or camp. Overnight: Tarangire or Karatu
- 2
Serengeti
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast travel towards the legendary Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing and spectacular highland scenery along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains in search of lions cheetahs elephants and migrating herds. Dinner and overnight at your safari camp or lodge. Overnight: Serengeti National Park
- 3
Serengeti
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti's wildlife-rich plains. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and iconic predators including lions leopards and cheetahs. Stop for a picnic lunch in the wilderness and discover the seasonal movements of wildebeest and zebras. The Great Migration sightings depend on the time of year and herd locations. Overnight: Serengeti National Park
- 4
Ngorongoro
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy an early breakfast and a morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling towards Ngorongoro. Look out for wildlife along the route and admire the changing scenery as the plains give way to the lush Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive at your lodge with time to relax and enjoy the spectacular surroundings before dinner. Overnight: Ngorongoro or Karatu
- 5
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha
Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable morning game drive. Explore its grasslands lakes and forested areas in search of elephants lions buffaloes zebras hippos and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending the crater and driving back to Arusha for your onward travel arrangements. Safari ends in Arusha
Before you book
Per person sharing
| Season | When | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Safari | Budget tented camps or lodges. Best for cost-conscious travellers. | USD 1,820 |
| Midrange Safari | Comfortable en-suite lodges and tented camps with quality dining. | USD 2,940 |
| Luxury Safari | luxury safari lodges and premium tented camps with personalised service | USD 5,600 |
Subject to availability when you book. A single supplement applies to solo travellers.
What is included
Your safari includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation fees as specified
- Four nights of accommodation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Game drives in Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Transfers within the stated itinerary
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional hot-air balloon safari
- Personal expenses and laundry
- Extra accommodation before or after the safari
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