5 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti

5 Days

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From $3,000 Per Adult

From $1,496 Per Child

Description

Destinations: Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Experience the best of Northern Tanzania on this 5-day mid-range wildlife safari. It is designed for travelers who want comfort, excellent game viewing, and good value for money.

The journey begins in Tarangire National Park, which is famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. In addition, the park offers beautiful scenery, seasonal swamps, and abundant birdlife.

Next, travel through the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Highlands to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Here, endless plains stretch across the horizon and create one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes. You will also have excellent chances to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, and many other wildlife species. Depending on the season, part of the Great Wildebeest Migration may be visible.

Finally, the safari ends at the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater supports a very high concentration of wildlife and offers outstanding opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.

Throughout the safari, travel in a comfortable 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. A professional English-speaking driver-guide will accompany you during the entire journey. Enjoy daily game drives, scenic photography opportunities, and memorable wildlife encounters.

Moreover, stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps with private en-suite facilities, quality meals, and warm hospitality. These accommodations provide both comfort and an authentic African safari atmosphere.

Overall, this safari is ideal for couples, friends, families, and first-time visitors to Tanzania. It combines diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, comfortable accommodation, and unforgettable safari experiences in just five days.

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Duration

5 Days

Group Size

2-7

Language

English, France, Germany, Spain

Highlights

Explore three of Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
See large elephant herds among the ancient baobab trees of Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy two unforgettable game drives in the Serengeti, famous for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and vast plains game.
Experience the endless Serengeti plains and spectacular African sunset scenery.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with exceptional wildlife density.
Excellent chance to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.
Travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for the best wildlife viewing.
Be guided by a professional English-speaking safari guide throughout the journey.
Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps with private en-suite facilities.
Enjoy full-board meals, bottled drinking water, and daily game drives for a hassle-free safari experience.
Perfect for couples, friends, families, and first-time visitors to Tanzania seeking comfort and value.

Included

Airport transfers to and from Kilimanjaro or Arusha International Airport
All park entrance fees for Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
Professional English-speaking safari guide and driver
Daily game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing
Accommodation in selected lodges or tented camps with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Bottled drinking water during game drives
Taxes and service charges
Government-approved safari vehicle and fuel

Excluded

VISA
International and domestic flights to/from Tanzania
Visa fees and travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and porters
Personal expenses such as telephone calls, laundry, and souvenirs
Optional activities or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages unless stated otherwise

Travel Itinerary

Day 1 - Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha at around 8:00 AM and begin the drive to Tarangire National Park, which takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Along the way, enjoy views of local villages, Maasai communities, and the beautiful Tanzanian countryside.

Upon arrival at the park, start your first game drive through Tarangire’s diverse landscapes. The park is famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. You may also spot predators such as lions and leopards during the drive.

At midday, stop at a designated picnic site inside the park and enjoy a hot lunch while surrounded by nature.

In the afternoon, continue exploring different areas of the park, including the Tarangire River, which attracts many animals, especially during the dry season. This is an excellent opportunity for photography and close wildlife encounters.

Later in the day, exit the park and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn (Mid-range) Meals: Lunch & Dinner Driving time: Approx. 4-5 hours total Activities: Transfer, game drive in Tarangire, picnic lunch, wildlife viewing

Day 2 - Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

After breakfast, depart from your lodge in Karatu and begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering beautiful views of the highlands, crater surroundings, and local Maasai villages.

As you enter the Serengeti, enjoy an en-route game drive through the park’s stunning wilderness. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, known for its endless grasslands and incredible concentration of animals.

During the game drive, look out for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, and buffaloes. The area is also home to famous predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park before continuing with afternoon wildlife viewing. Your guide will search for the best wildlife sightings while explaining the behavior of animals and the Serengeti ecosystem.

Later in the afternoon, arrive at your camp or lodge in Central Serengeti. Relax, enjoy dinner, and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness under the stars.

Accommodation: Serengeti Signature Camp / Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Sound of Silence Tented Camp (Mid-range)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving time: Approx. 5–6 hours (including game viewing)
Activities: Scenic drive, Serengeti en-route game drive, wildlife viewing, photography.

Day 3 - Full-Day Serengeti National Park Game Drive

After breakfast, prepare for a full day of adventure in the spectacular Serengeti National Park. Today is dedicated to exploring the heart of this famous wilderness area, where endless plains provide a perfect habitat for some of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife.

Begin your morning with a game drive across the Serengeti plains as animals are most active during the early hours. Your experienced driver-guide will take you through different areas of the park in search of exciting wildlife encounters.

The Serengeti is famous for its large populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles. With luck, you may witness predators hunting or resting after a successful hunt.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park while surrounded by the sounds and beauty of the African wilderness. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive exploring more areas of the Serengeti and searching for new wildlife sightings.

The Serengeti is also one of the best places for bird watching, with hundreds of bird species found across its grasslands and woodlands. Your guide will help you discover the unique ecosystem and explain the relationship between predators, prey, and the environment.

As the day comes to an end, enjoy a beautiful African sunset over the Serengeti plains before returning to your camp for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Serengeti Signature Camp / Into Wild Africa Camp / Serengeti Sound of Silence Tented Camp (Mid-range)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving time: Full-day game drive
Activities: Morning game drive, full-day wildlife exploration, picnic lunch, photography, sunset viewing

Day 4 - Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Karatu

After breakfast, depart from your camp and enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. The early morning hours offer excellent opportunities to see animals as they are most active before the heat of the day.

Continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying an en-route game drive as you leave the Serengeti plains. Along the way, you may spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife moving through this incredible ecosystem.

As you travel, enjoy breathtaking views of the changing landscapes, from the open Serengeti grasslands to the beautiful highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater. The area is also home to the Maasai people, offering a glimpse into their traditional way of life.

Arrive at your lodge in Karatu in the afternoon and relax after an exciting day of wildlife exploration. You may enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the lodge before dinner and prepare for the next day’s crater adventure.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn / Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving time: Approx. 4–5 hours (including game viewing)
Activities: Morning Serengeti game drive, scenic transfer, wildlife viewing, Ngorongoro Highlands experience

Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart from your lodge and drive to the entrance of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an unforgettable crater experience. Descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Tanzania.

Spend the morning exploring the crater floor on a game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable variety of wildlife due to its permanent water sources and rich grasslands. During your visit, you will have the opportunity to search for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino.

You may also see large numbers of zebras, wildebeest, hippos, gazelles, hyenas, and many bird species around the crater’s lakes and open plains. Your guide will share information about the crater’s history, wildlife, and unique ecosystem.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated area inside the crater while surrounded by the incredible scenery. After lunch, continue with a final short game drive before ascending from the crater and beginning your journey back to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-day Tanzania Wildlife Safari.

Accommodation: No overnight stay (Safari ends in Arusha)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Driving time: Approx. 4–5 hours to Arusha (after crater tour)
Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive, wildlife viewing, picnic lunch, transfer to Arusha.

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