5-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Classic Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park, driving through the scenic Maasai steppe. Upon arrival, you will begin a late morning game drive in this beautiful park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. After lunch, continue exploring the park while spotting lions, leopards, and a wide variety of bird species. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Mbuyu Tented Lodge or similar.

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:

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After a relaxed breakfast, you will journey towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands with optional stops at a Maasai village or Olduvai Gorge. As you enter the Serengeti, enjoy a game drive across the endless plains, home to the Great Migration and abundant wildlife. Later, transfer to your camp for dinner and overnight at ThornTree Camp or similar.

Main Destination:

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:

ThornTree Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. With packed lunches, you will have more time to discover the park’s incredible wildlife, including large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as predators such as lions and cheetahs. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

ThornTree Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through beautiful landscapes as you head toward Karatu, with packed lunch along the way. In the evening, arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Safari Lodge or similar.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dense wildlife population. Enjoy a game drive with opportunities to spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and other members of the Big 5. After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.