5-Day Ngorongoro Serengeti and Tarangire Safari

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

Guided game drive in Tarangire

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Arrive in time for lunch at your accommodation, then head out on an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, home to elephants, lions, leopards, and a wide variety of plains game. The park is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 500 species recorded. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay in Tarangire.

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:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Guided game drive in Serengeti

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Tarangire before departing for the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's most famous wildlife reserve. Stop for lunch en route as you make your way across the Ngorongoro Highlands and down onto the endless plains of the Serengeti. Arrive at your camp in the afternoon, with time for an evening game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffe, and the seasonal wildebeest migration. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay under the Serengeti sky.

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:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Sereneti Guided Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, famous for its vast grasslands and dramatic wildebeest migration. Head out early for a morning game drive when big cats are most active, followed by a return to camp for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, continue exploring different areas of the park, from open plains to rocky kopjes, in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of zebra and wildebeest. Enjoy dinner and a second overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping to admire views over the Serengeti plains along the way. Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon, where sweeping views into the crater below await, said to be one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Africa. Relax at your accommodation, with time to settle in before dinner and an overnight stay on the highlands.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning of game viewing in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Explore the crater floor, keeping watch for lions, elephants, buffalo, and the elusive black rhino, alongside large herds of zebra, wildebeest, and flamingo-lined lakes. After the game drive, ascend back to the crater rim and begin the drive to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon to bring your 5-day safari to a memorable close.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.