5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the elephant-studded savannahs of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African experiences. Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps that combine comfort with proximity to nature.

Itinerary Summary

Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Day 2
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Day 3
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Day 4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha (End of Safari)

Price Rates

2 persons
4 persons
6+ persons
$2258.00
$1810.00
$1658.00

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Tour
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Day 1
Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a full afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, which attracts a variety of wildlife, especially in the dry season. Look out for zebras, giraffes, lions, and over 500 species of birds. In the evening, check into your lodge or camp for a freshly prepared dinner and a peaceful night in the bush.

Meals Plan:

Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Eileens Trees Inn

Day 2
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the Serengeti by midday, where you’ll begin spotting wildlife immediately during a game drive en route to your lodge. The central Serengeti (Seronera region) is known for its high concentration of predators and resident wildlife. Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the sounds of the wild as night falls.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodations:

Kilima Valley Tented Camp

Day 3
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend the entire day exploring the vast Serengeti plains, home to one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth—the Great Migration (seasonal). Your expert guide will take you to key areas for the best sightings of big cats, elephants, giraffes, and massive herds of wildebeests and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the acacia trees or by a riverbank, then continue your game drive through the Seronera Valley. Return to camp for dinner and another magical night in the wild.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti-National-Park-cheetahs

Accommodations:

Kilima Valley Tented Camp

Day 4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final early-morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading east toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, stop for lunch and take in the incredible scenery. Arrive at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon. Relax at the lodge, with stunning views of the crater below, and prepare for tomorrow’s descent into one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Into the Crater – Ngorongoro’s Hidden Wonders

Accommodations:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha (End of Safari)

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five. This unique ecosystem hosts an incredible density of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. After a rewarding half-day game drive and picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend the crater and begin your return drive to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening.

Meals Plan:

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodations:

Lemala Ngorongoro Camp

Included

All park fees (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater)

Full-board accommodation (4 nights) in mid-range lodges or camps

Professional English-speaking safari guide (French/Spanish/German on request)

All ground transport in a private 4x4 safari vehicle

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner during the safari

Daily game drives as per itinerary

Bottled drinking water

Crater descent fees

Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha

Taxes/VAT

Excluded

International flights

Tips (recommended: $20 per person/day)

Travel insurance & visa fees

Souvenirs and personal items

Meals not specified on arrival/departure day

Government-imposed increases in park fees or taxes

Additional accommodation before/after the safari (can be arranged)

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