5-Day Trip to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Arusha. After a short briefing, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famous for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive, keeping your eyes peeled for lions, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, and an impressive variety of birdlife.

In the late afternoon, exit the park and head toward the lush highlands of Karatu. Settle in at the charming Marera Valley Lodge, where you can relax with a warm shower and enjoy a delicious dinner.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central)

After breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic views as you drive through the highlands and descend into the endless savannah plains. You’ll enter the Serengeti in time for a game drive en route to your accommodation.

This afternoon’s game drive offers your first chance to witness the spectacular wildlife of the Serengeti—look out for prides of lions lounging under acacia trees, graceful cheetahs scanning the horizon, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing freely.

Arrive at Shuhudia Adventure Camp, your cozy home in the heart of the wild, for a warm meal and campfire under the stars.

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:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world. With a packed picnic lunch, venture deep into the plains in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—as well as hyenas, jackals, hippos, and crocodiles.

Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s most thrilling natural spectacles. Your experienced guide will help track the animals and explain the behavior and ecosystem of the Serengeti.

Return to Shuhudia Camp in the evening for a hot shower, delicious dinner, and storytelling around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Wake up to the sounds of nature and enjoy a hearty breakfast before setting off for another full day of game viewing in the vast plains of the Serengeti. This second day in the park gives you more time to explore deeper into different habitats and follow the movement of animals across the ecosystem.

Track big cats such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, and watch massive herds of grazers like zebras and wildebeest. Visit riverine areas that are home to crocodiles and hippos, and keep an eye out for rare species like the serval or bat-eared fox.

You’ll enjoy a packed picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by panoramic views, before continuing your safari until late afternoon. Return to Shuhudia Adventure Camp for your final night in the Serengeti. Share stories by the fire, listen to the sounds of the wild, and enjoy your last evening in one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Rise early for a thrilling descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder teeming with wildlife. The crater is home to over 25,000 animals, including rare black rhinos, large prides of lions, elephants, flamingos, and hippos.

Enjoy a game drive on the crater floor and a picnic lunch in a scenic spot before driving back to Arusha in the late afternoon. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

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.