5-Day Serengeti and Crater Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha and Relaxation

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. After check-in, the remainder of the day is reserved for rest and relaxation. This is an ideal opportunity to recover from your international flight, adjust to the time zone, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your lodge or hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the surroundings, take a short walk in Arusha, or simply relax and prepare for the upcoming days of your journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Experience

Today you explore Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant populations and iconic baobab landscapes. Game drives take you through diverse habitats where wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species can be observed. The Tarangire River attracts animals throughout the year, making each visit unique depending on season and conditions. The day focuses on steady exploration rather than rush, allowing time to absorb the environment.

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:

Kankari 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)

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you travel towards the Serengeti, passing through changing landscapes and rural Tanzania. As you enter the park, the scenery opens into vast plains that define one of Africa’s most important wildlife ecosystems. Game viewing begins en route to your camp, as wildlife is already visible before reaching your accommodation. The evening is spent in the Serengeti, surrounded by the sounds of the bush and the open landscape.

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:

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)

Serengeti Safari and Transfer to Karatu

An early morning game drive offers the best chance to observe active wildlife across the Serengeti plains. Predator movement and grazing herds are often more visible in the cooler hours. After the morning safari, you depart the park and travel towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing scenic landscapes along the way.

The day ends in Karatu, where you settle into your lodge for a relaxed evening.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

Early in the morning, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique conservation area with one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. Game drives across the crater floor offer opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.

After the safari, you ascend the crater rim and return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.

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.