5-Day Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, and Crater

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

Arusha - Tarangire - Karatu

Morning: Depart from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobabs, and the lifeline Tarangire River, the park promises excellent wildlife viewing year-round. Afternoon: Enjoy a full game drive seeking elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and predators like lions. Optionally, spot leopards occasionally. Evening: Transfer to the Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.

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 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu - Serengeti

Morning: After breakfast, drive toward the Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Consider stopping at Olduvai Gorge, renowned for its paleoanthropological significance, for a brief cultural/historical visit. Afternoon: Enter the Serengeti (central region, e.g., Seronera or Ndutu—especially great during calving season; see below) and begin game drives in a wildlife-rich area. Evening, overnight at a campsite, Enkirari Wilderness Camp in central Serengeti or near Ndutu, depending on the timing and wildlife movements.

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:

Enkirari Wilderness Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti - Ndutu

Morning to Afternoon: Spend a full day exploring the central Serengeti or Ndutu Plains. If traveling between December and March, the Ndutu region often hosts the Great Wildebeest Migration’s calving season—an extraordinary wildlife spectacle. Wildlife: Expect to see wildebeest, zebras, predators (lions, cheetahs, leopards), and a variety of plains game and birdlife. Evening: Drive to the Camp for Dinner and Overnight at Enkutoto Migration Camp.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Enkutoto Migration Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu - Ngorongoro crater - Karatu

Early Morning: Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO-listed caldera is famed for its high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five and rare black rhinos. Highlights: Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and more, as you enjoy a picnic-style safari. Late Afternoon: Climb out of the crater and drive to Karatu—arrival expected in late evening for Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu - Arusha

Breakfast at the lodge. Then drive to Arusha via Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a Lunch stop at Amani Restaurant; later drop off at the Airport. Meal Plan: (Breakfast and Lunch).

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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