5-Day Northern Serengeti Classic Safari Nature &Wildlife

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

Arusha to Tarangire NP

6:00 AM: Pick up from hotel in Arusha/Airport. Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 1 to 2 hours drive)
8:00 AM: Enter Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire is renowned for its large herds of elephants, often seen bathing in the Tarangire River. Look out for other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and occasionally cheetahs and leopards. With over 500 bird species, Tarangire offers excellent birdwatching opportunities. Keep an eye out for the vibrant, yellow-collared lovebird and the striking lilac-breasted roller. The park's landscape is dotted with ancient baobab trees and vast savannah plains, creating picturesque views throughout your game drives.

12:00 PM: Picnic lunch in the park
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Continue exploring Tarangire and spot more wildlife as you venture deeper into the park.

5:30 PM: Drive to your hotel in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Northern Serengeti National Park

06:00 AM: Early breakfast at the lodge, start your drive to Northern Serengeti which takes approximately 8 hours. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Central Serengeti, en route to the North Mara Serengeti (Kogatende).

12:30 PM: Picnic lunch en-route

01:30 PM: Continue with transfer to North Serengeti with game viewing en route. This area is known for its river crossings during the Great Migration as well as resident wildlife like lions, elephants, and giraffes.

06:30 PM: Drive to your hotel in Northern Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Northern 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:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full day Northern Serengeti NP

06:00 AM: Early breakfast at the camp followed by departure for a full day game drive in North Serengeti National Park (Kogatende area).

12:30 PM: Picnic lunch.

01:30 PM: Continue with an extended afternoon game drive in the North Serengeti (Kogatende area). The drive takes you through vast open plains, scenic riverbanks, and remote wilderness areas that are less crowded, offering excellent opportunities to observe diverse wildlife. This region is home to large herds of plains game as well as a healthy population of predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas, along with elephants, giraffes, and a rich variety of birdlife.

06:30 PM: Return to your camp in North Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Northern Serengeti National Park to Central Serengeti NP

06:30 AM: Early in the morning game drive across to Northern Serengeti.

09:00 AM: Breakfast
10:00 AM: Continue game viewing and transfer to central Serengeti.

12:00 PM: Picnic lunch in Serengeti

02:00 PM: Continue game viewing in Central Serengeti NP.

06:00 PM: Dinner and overnight at the camp in Central Serengeti NP.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Narudi Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater then Arusha

06:00 AM: Early breakfast.

06:30AM: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, about 3-4 hours' drive. Scenic views of the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

10:30 AM - 03:30 PM: Full-day game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, with the high concentration of wildlife Including Lion, elephant, hippos, flamingos at the crater lake, diverse bird species, and stunning landscapes.

12:30 PM: Picnic lunch inside the crater.

03:30 PM - 07:30 PM: Ascend the Crater and drive to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or Airport, approximately a 3-4hour drive.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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