5 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Your adventure begins as you depart from Arusha or your starting point in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Along the way, enjoy the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania.

Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birdlife. The park is famous for its concentration of wildlife, especially during the dry season when animals gather near the Tarangire River.

After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, check in to your lodge or safari camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Relax under the African sky and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Highlights:

First game drive in Tarangire

Giant elephant herds and majestic baobab trees

Variety of wildlife and bird species

After an early breakfast at your Tarangire lodge, you will begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive through northern Tanzania, passing rolling hills, acacia savannahs, and rural villages along the way.

Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, where you can begin your safari adventure in this vast wilderness. Keep an eye out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest as your guide takes you through the park’s diverse landscapes.

In the evening, check into your Serengeti lodge or camp. Relax, enjoy dinner, and prepare for a full day of game viewing tomorrow.

Highlights:

Scenic drive through Tanzania

First game drive in the Serengeti

Spotting the Big Five and diverse wildlife

Sunset over the iconic Serengeti plains

Start your day early with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, when the animals are most active. Traverse the endless savannahs, spotting lions lounging under acacia trees, cheetahs on the hunt, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing across the plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by nature and stunning views, before continuing your afternoon game drive. Your guide will take you to prime wildlife areas and help you spot the elusive Big Five, along with elephants, giraffes, hippos, and a variety of bird species.

Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay. Reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters and prepare for your journey to Ngorongoro tomorrow.

Highlights:

Sunrise and sunset game drives in the Serengeti

Sightings of the Big Five and other wildlife

Vast, iconic Serengeti landscapes

Picnic lunch amidst nature

After an early breakfast in the Serengeti, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying the scenic drive through rolling hills, farmland, and picturesque villages. Along the way, your guide may point out wildlife and offer insights into local culture and landscapes.

Arrive in the Ngorongoro Highlands in the afternoon. Depending on your arrival time, you may have a short stop for photos at scenic viewpoints overlooking the crater and surrounding highlands.

Check into your lodge or safari camp for dinner and an overnight stay. Relax and enjoy the cool highland air, preparing for an exciting full-day exploration of the Ngorongoro Crater tomorrow.

Highlights:

Scenic drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Stunning highland landscapes and panoramic views

Cultural insights along the way

Start your day early with breakfast at your lodge before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest and most spectacular volcanic calderas. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, offering an unparalleled opportunity to see the Big Five lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos all in a single day.

Enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring diverse habitats including grasslands, swamps, and woodlands. Your guide will help you spot zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and a variety of birds while sharing fascinating insights about the crater’s geology, wildlife, and local Maasai communities.

Stop for a picnic lunch inside the crater, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and wildlife. Continue the afternoon game drive before ascending back to the highlands in the late afternoon.

Return to your lodge or proceed to your onward destination. This concludes your unforgettable five-day safari adventure.

Highlights:

Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Sightings of the Big Five and diverse wildlife

Stunning crater landscapes and viewpoints

Picnic lunch amidst nature