5-Day Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Aiport Pick Up & Hotel Drop Off in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), where your private safari representative will warmly welcome you to Tanzania. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your accommodation in Arusha and take the rest of the day to relax after your journey. If you arrive early, you may choose to explore a little of Arusha or simply enjoy a quiet afternoon at your hotel. Your guide will brief you about the safari and ensure everything is ready for the adventure ahead.

Overnight: Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha with your private guide and drive toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees, diverse landscapes and large elephant populations. Spend the day exploring the park on a game drive, looking for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic or bush lunch surrounded by the wilderness before continuing toward Karatu in the afternoon. Settle into your lodge and relax in the peaceful surroundings of the Ngorongoro highlands.

Overnight: Karatu.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey from Karatu toward the legendary Serengeti, travelling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and onward to the vast open plains. As you enter Serengeti National Park, the landscape transforms into one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife habitats. Continue toward Central Serengeti with game viewing along the way, keeping an eye out for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and large herds of plains game. Arrive at your accommodation in the heart of the Serengeti and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.

Overnight: Central Serengeti.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

Wake to the sounds of the Serengeti and enjoy a full day dedicated to exploring Central Serengeti with your private guide. There is no need to rush; your route can follow the wildlife activity and your interests. Search for the Big Five while exploring the kopjes, grasslands and river valleys that make this region so rewarding. With luck, you may witness predators on the move or large herds crossing the plains. After a full day of wildlife encounters, begin your journey toward Karatu in the afternoon, arriving in time to relax and enjoy your evening.

Overnight: Karatu.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kankari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast, you will begin the day with a morning game drive in the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, tracing the Big Five wild animals. The crater's unique ecosystem offers excellent opportunities to spot various wildlife, including rare and endangered rhinos and leopards. Along the way, you might spot wildlife like zebras, giraffes, and even elephants grazing near the road. The changing scenery leads you toward the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning views and rich wildlife.

Arriving at the Ngorongoro Crater, prepare to be amazed by this giant volcanic caldera, a natural wonder that shelters thousands of animals, including lions, rhinos, buffalo, hippos, and flamingos in its crater lake. The drive itself is part of the adventure, blending wildlife sightings with incredible landscapes. In the late afternoon, you'll return to Arusha for hotel drop-off or airport transfer.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.