5-Day Northern Highlights Timeless Trails of Tanzania

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

Tarangire National Park - Game Drive

Depart Arusha after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, a true hidden gem that delivers a classic safari experience. Renowned for its giant baobab trees and vast elephant herds, Tarangire is teeming with wildlife drawn to the life-giving Tarangire River. Enjoy a full afternoon game drive across the park’s varied terrain, where you may encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, and countless bird species. As the golden light fades, transfer to Ngare Lodge, an elegant property set near the park boundary offering rustic charm, warm hospitality, and a peaceful atmosphere to end your first day in the wild.

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:

Ngare Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Natron - Bird Watching & Walking Tour

After a leisurely breakfast, embark on a scenic drive toward the remote and hauntingly beautiful Lake Natron region. This otherworldly destination lies at the base of the active Oldoinyo Lengai volcano and is famed for its stark volcanic landscape and vibrant flamingo colonies. Along the way, witness dramatic escarpments, Maasai homesteads, and wide-open vistas. Upon arrival, take a guided walk to the mineral-rich lake and, if time allows, visit the Ngare Sero Waterfalls, a lush oasis hidden within a rocky canyon. Retreat once again to Ngare Lodge, where you’ll enjoy dinner and rest surrounded by stillness and stars.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Leave early for Serengeti, traveling through rugged highlands and remote Maasai territory. As you enter the Serengeti via the less-traveled northeastern gate, the landscape shifts to sweeping plains, acacia woodlands, and rocky outcrops. Begin your first game drive in this iconic park, home to the Big Five and host to the world-famous Great Migration. Keep your eyes open for cheetahs sprinting across the grasslands, prides of lions lazing under trees, and large herds of buffalo and wildebeest. Tonight, enjoy the ambiance of Engiterata Adventure Camp, a well-appointed tented camp that combines bush authenticity with midrange comfort, nestled deep in the wilderness.

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

Accommodation:

Engiterata Adventure Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Start your morning with an early game drive, taking advantage of the Serengeti’s golden hours when predators are active and wildlife viewing is at its peak. After breakfast, begin the journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through wildlife-rich corridors and changing terrain. Stop for photos and possibly short game viewing en route. Reach the lush highlands of Karatu by late afternoon. Check in at Karatu Villa, a serene and stylish lodge set among banana plantations and rolling hills. Enjoy a warm meal, relax by the garden, and prepare for the final leg of your safari inside the world’s largest unbroken caldera.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as Africa’s Eden. This ancient volcanic caldera hosts an unparalleled density of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, hyenas, zebras, and the elusive black rhino. Marvel at the scenic diversity, from lush grasslands and woodlands to a soda lake where flamingos gather. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch at one of the crater’s designated picnic spots. After your final game drive, ascend and begin the journey back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening, bringing your remarkable safari adventure to a 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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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