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5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

The classic northern-circuit safari: Tarangire’s elephants, two nights on the endless Serengeti plains and a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater.

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5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

If you only do one safari in Tanzania, make it this one. In five days you visit three of Africa’s greatest wildlife areas, each completely different from the last.

Begin among the baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire, continue across the Ngorongoro highlands to the vast Serengeti, and finish with a game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater — one of the best places on earth to see the Big Five in a single day.

Arusha→Tarangire→Serengeti→Ngorongoro→Arusha
Day by day

Your itinerary

Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests — just ask.

After an early pick-up in Arusha, drive about two hours to Tarangire. Spend the day exploring the park’s river valley, home to huge elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and excellent birdlife.

Overnight Tarangire / Karatu areaMeals Lunch, Dinner

Drive up through the lush Ngorongoro highlands, with a stop at the crater viewpoint, then descend to the Serengeti plains. Game drive en route to your camp in the Central Serengeti.

Overnight Central SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A full day following the wildlife across the plains — lion prides on the kopjes, cheetah on the hunt and, depending on the season, the herds of the Great Migration. Hot picnic lunch in the bush.

Overnight Central SerengetiMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive back to the Ngorongoro highlands. Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind”, on the way.

Overnight Ngorongoro / Karatu areaMeals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend 600 metres into the crater for a morning game drive among lions, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and the rare black rhino. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then drive back to Arusha.

Overnight —Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation

Where you’ll stay

We offer a wide range of accommodation, from comfortable mid-range stays to luxurious, high-end retreats. We confirm your exact lodges when you book, based on availability and your preferences.
Safari tented camp

Tarangire / Karatu area

1 night · Luxury lodge or tented camp

Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.

En-suite roomsSwimming pool (most lodges)Fine diningBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasLaundry service

Central Serengeti

2 nights · Luxury lodge or tented camp

Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.

En-suite roomsSwimming pool (most lodges)Fine diningBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasLaundry service

Ngorongoro / Karatu area

1 night · Luxury lodge or tented camp

Hand-picked luxury lodges and exclusive tented camps in prime wildlife areas, with spacious en-suite rooms, fine dining and outstanding views.

En-suite roomsSwimming pool (most lodges)Fine diningBar & loungeWi-Fi in main areasLaundry service
Highlights

What you’ll experience

National parks

  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Wildlife

Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, black rhino, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, warthogs, hyenas and a huge variety of birds.

Experiences

  • Tarangire elephant herds
  • Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti plains game drives
  • Olduvai Gorge (optional)
  • Hot picnic lunches in the bush
FAQ

Questions about this safari

How much does the 5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari cost?

It starts from $2,500 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, group size and choice of lodges, so ask us for an exact quote.

What is included in the price?

Ngorongoro Crater service fee, Park entrance and conservation fees, Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver, 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, All game drives as described in the itinerary, Accommodation as per the itinerary, Meals as listed for each day, Bottled drinking water during game drives and Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport.

What is not included?

International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel insurance, Tips for your guide and lodge staff, Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses and Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari).

When is the best time for this safari?

All year; Jun–Oct dry season.

Where does the safari start and end?

It starts and ends in Arusha.

Can this safari be changed?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests: add a night, swap a lodge, or combine it with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Just ask.

Good to know

What’s included

Included

  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Park entrance and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All game drives as described in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • Meals as listed for each day
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Transfers from your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for your guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g. hot-air balloon safari)
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