5-Day 5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti and Crater Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer from your hotel/airport to Tarangire

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel or the airport in Arusha and driven to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its towering baobab trees, massive elephant herds, and rich birdlife.

Upon arrival, embark on your first game drive, exploring the park’s scenic river valleys and open savannahs, home to lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and countless other wildlife species. Witness the beauty of Tarangire as you immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

In the evening, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, enjoying comfort and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Octagon Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive in Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You’ll arrive in the central Serengeti, known as Seronera, which is renowned for its year-round wildlife viewing.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive where you’ll track prides of lions, cheetahs scanning the plains, and possibly leopards resting in the acacia trees. The Serengeti’s endless savannah and abundance of wildlife will make this day unforgettable. Dinner and overnight will be at your tented camp.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

River crossing in Northern Serengeti

After an early breakfast, continue your journey northwards through the Serengeti. This region is famous for the dramatic scenes of the great migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras cross the Mara River, braving crocodile-infested waters and waiting predators.

Spend the day exploring the Northern Serengeti, following the herds and witnessing the breathtaking river crossings (seasonal, depending on migration movement). Even outside the crossing period, the area is rich with resident wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, big cats, and abundant birdlife.

In the evening, drive to your camp in the Northern Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Kogatende Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive Serengeti-Ngorongoro

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Northern Serengeti before starting your journey south. You’ll pass through the Central Serengeti, where you can enjoy more wildlife viewing along the way. This transfer doubles as a game drive, giving you another chance to spot predators and plains game roaming across the vast savannah.

By late afternoon, you’ll exit the Serengeti and continue towards the highlands of Karatu, located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge in time for dinner and an overnight stay, with the cooler highland air offering a refreshing change from the plains.

Main Destination:

Karatu (Town)

Accommodation:

Octagon Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater, then transfer back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. The crater floor offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa, with a chance to spot the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino — all within a breathtaking natural amphitheater.

Enjoy a half-day game drive across the crater floor, where you’ll also encounter hippos, wildebeests, zebras, flamingos, and countless bird species. Later in the afternoon, ascend from the crater and begin your drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, arriving in the evening for your onward journey or flight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.