5-Day Tarangire + Serengeti Adventures Safari

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

Arrival In Tanzania

Your journey begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). You’ll be met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After check-in, you’ll have time to relax, recover from your flight, or explore Arusha town if time allows.
Overnight: Midrange lodge or hotel in Arusha (Bed & Breakfast).

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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 for Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gather for water. Expect sightings of lions, zebras, giraffes, and even leopards if you're lucky. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu, nestled on the edge of the Ngorongoro highlands.
Overnight: Midrange lodge in Karatu (Full Board).

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:

Country Lodge Karatu

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Today starts early as you travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the heart of the Serengeti National Park. The route offers stunning views of the crater highlands before descending into the endless plains. You'll enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, and begin your game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp. Wildlife sightings are abundant — from massive herds of wildebeest to stealthy predators like cheetahs and lions.
Overnight: Midrange tented camp or lodge in Serengeti (Full Board).

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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti safari

Today is all about immersion. Wake up to the sounds of the wild and set out for a full-day safari across the vast plains. Your guide will tailor the day based on wildlife movements — whether you're tracking the Great Migration (seasonal) or seeking out the Big Five. Expect dramatic landscapes and action-packed scenes as you explore different zones of the park.
Overnight: Midrange tented camp or lodge in Serengeti (Full Board).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Morning game drive - Departure

Enjoy an early sunrise game drive — the best time for catching predators returning from a night of hunting. After a hearty bush breakfast or brunch, begin your journey back to Arusha, passing again through the Ngorongoro highlands. You’ll arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon. Depending on your flight-time, you'll be dropped off at your hotel or directly at the airport for your evening departure.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch (Packed en route).

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

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.